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Almost 28 years ago, Milton Harkey was struck with an idea for a bluegrass festival unmatched anywhere in the state of North Carolina — the finest pickers and singers in the industry gathered in one place for a true representation of one of America’s original musical genres.
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NQC – the National Quartet Convention – was founded in 1957 by gospel music legend and former backup vocalist for Elvis Presley, J.D. Sumner who co-produced the event with James Blackwood. The annual convention was moved in later years to Nashville, TN and then to Louisville, KY where it was held for 20 years. NQC is currently held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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