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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Grace X 4, a foursome from Fayette County, was
named State Champion of the Gospel Quartet Contest at the Kentucky State
Fair. Members of the quartet are Jerry Herndon, Rob Gray, Dean Weddle
and Brian Damon.
The event was held in conjunction with Kentucky Farm Bureau Day on Thursday,
August 25. The contest has been sponsored by Farm Bureau for over 50 years
and is open to participants from all Kentucky counties.
Second place was awarded to Soul’s Harmony from Edmonson County.
This group includes Joey Webb, Hoyt Webb, Jr., Daniel Bolton and Travis
Madison.
Third place winner was Southern Harmony from Russell County. Members
are Barry Flatt, Gary Wheat, Stanley Richardson and Rex Miller.
The groups were judged on five categories:
· Choice and expression of song
· Rhythm, tempo and dynamics
· Quality and balance of voices
· Pitch and projection
· Stage presence and general effect.
The finalists performed a selection at the Farm Bureau Day Picnic, in
addition to their earlier appearance at the competition.
The winning quartet received $250 and a plaque from Kentucky Farm Bureau
plus $150 and ribbons from the State Fair. They were also invited to perform
at the Kentucky State Gospel Singing Convention and will represent Kentucky
at the National Gospel Quartet Contest next month.
Second-place finishers received $200 and a plaque from Farm Bureau plus
$125 and a ribbon from the State Fair, while third place received $150
and a plaque from Farm Bureau plus $100 and a ribbon from the State Fair.
Eight gospel quartets competed in the competition. Those contestants
included One Accord, Spencer County; Spencer
Connection, Bullitt County; Hicks Family, Meade County Revived, Green
County; and Gloryland; Jefferson County.
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