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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver to Kick Off NASCAR Weekend in Charlotte

Posted on: May 15th, 2012 by Suzanne Lawson

Gear up for awesome NASCAR action this weekend with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver as they kick off a huge racing weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday night, singing the National Anthem for the NASCAR N.C. Education Lottery 200.. 165,000 screaming fans.. Sprint All-Star Qualifying.. in fine company with other super stars on hand including Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw. Shelton is performing prior to Saturday’s All-Star Race, while McGraw will introduce the Top 10 Qualifiers for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.

Watch Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver rock NASCAR’s second biggest track this Friday night, May 18, at 8:00 pm ET on Speed Channel!
http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/nc_education_lottery_200/

DLQ’s National Anthem is currently scheduled for 8:04 pm ET … don’t miss a note from Doyle Lawson, Mike Rogers, Corey Hensley, and Josh Swift .. LIVE on SPEED CHANNEL! http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/date/2012-5-18

DLQ Receives Honor and Standing Ovation from Tennessee Senate

Posted on: February 28th, 2012 by Sherri George

NASHVILLE (February 27, 2012)  — Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver received a standing ovation from the members of the Tennessee State Senate  after performing two hymns on the floor of the Senate this evening at the State Capitol in Nashville.

DLQ sang “He Made It All Right” and “I’m Going to Heaven” a cappella during the 5:00 pm Senate Session.  Doyle Lawson, Michael Rogers, Corey Hensley, and Josh Swift sang, with fiddle player Jason Barie also present on the Senate floor.

Doyle Lawson and his band Quicksilver were honored for their contributions to the State of Tennessee in Senate Joint Resolution 467, which was introduced by Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City).  The resolution can be viewed on-line at:  http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/107/Bill/SJR0467.pdf

Senator Jim Summerville (R-Dickson) gave remarks which included lines from the song “My Country Tis of Thee,” which was followed by an opening prayer, then all arose for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Senator Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) then introduced Doyle Lawson, part of the resolution was read, and DLQ were then asked to sing.

Lawson’s choices for the occasion were a cappella hymns, rich in his group’s signature harmony and deeply rooted in his strong Christian faith. The first song was  “He Made It All Right” from Lawson’s 2008 album “Help Is On the Way,”  followed by “I’m Going to Heaven” featured on DLQ’s 1996 album “There’s A Light Guiding Me.”

Doyle’s wife Suzanne was on hand for the occasion, as were managers Josh Trivett and Peter Keiser.

Photo of Doyle Lawson receiving framed copy of Senate Resolution 467 from Senator Southerland courtesy of Josh Trivett. L to R: Doyle Lawson, Jason Barie, Mike Rogers, Josh Swift, and Senator Steve Southerland, with Lieutenant Govenor Ron Ramsey of Sullivan County looking on from the podium above.

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“As the Senate sponsors for SJR 0467, Lieutenant Governor Ramsey and I were very proud to welcome the legendary Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver to the Senate.  We are proud to honor Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver for his mission of music, truly a gift for all these years to our great state and nation, as well.  As a testament to their talent, Lieutenant Governor Ramsey asked for Doyle to perform one more song, which upon ending received a standing ovation from the entire Senate.  We are all truly proud of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and we look forward to a visit from them in the near future.”

– Senator Rusty Crowe, 28 Feb 2012

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Warmest thanks to Daniel Mount at Crossroads Music for securing a copy of the official footage of the proceedings from the Senate Floor. Beautiful job Daniel and DLQ! The video begins with Lieutenant Governor Ramsey asking that Resolution 467 be read…

DLQ to be honored by Tennessee Senate tonight

Posted on: February 27th, 2012 by Daniel J. Mount

At a ceremony tonight at the Tennessee State Capitol, the Tennessee Senate will read a resolution honoring Doyle for his contributions to Tennessee and to the nation. After that, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will sing two songs a cappella. Live online video of this ceremony will be streamed at 6 PM ET/5 PM CT, here. Be sure to tune in and watch!

DLQ Song “Precious Memories” Nominated for Dove Award

Posted on: February 22nd, 2012 by Sherri George

ATLANTA (February 22, 2012) — Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have been nominated for a prestigious Dove Award, as nominations for the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today in Atlanta.

Bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson and his band Quicksilver received a nomination for “Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year” for their version of “Precious Memories” as recorded on their 2011 album “Drive Time” on the Mountain Home Music Label.

The GMA Dove Awards will be held in the Fox Theater in Atlanta on April 19, 2012, with awards being presented in 41 categories.

A complete list of nominees may be found at:   http://www.doveawards.com/nominees.php

Congratulations to Doyle, Mike, Corey, Swifty, Jason and Jessie!

Hear DLQ singing their Dove Awards-nominated “Precious Memories” in the video below!

Doyle Lawson Kicks Off 2012 Children’s Hospital & Arena Tour

Posted on: February 10th, 2012 by Sherri George

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver with UK Coach John Calipari prior to the Auburn-Kentucky game on January 11, 2012. Corey Hensley, Doyle Lawson, Coach Calipari, Josh Swift and Mike Rogers.

BRISTOL, TN (February 10, 2012) — A patriotic fever is about to hit all of us in the next few months, if Doyle Lawson has his way.

Bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson and his band Quicksilver are embarking in 2012 on the second leg of their benchmark Children’s Hospital and Arena Tour, an ultra creative venue combining helping hospitalized children with inspiring national patriotism.

The tour combines National Anthem performances at major sporting arenas with Children’s Hospital visits in the same cities or regions. The tour is the first of its kind in any genre, and expands in 2012 from the southeast region to national in scope.

An arena stop in Knoxville was the first order of tour business in 2012 as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver took the hardwood of Thompson-Boling Arena to perform our National Anthem for the Tennessee-Florida Men’s Basketball game on Saturday, January 7.

DLQ wowed a packed house at Auburn Arena as they performed the National Anthem for the Men’s Basketball game between Auburn and then #2-ranked Kentucky on January 11.  DLQ were honored to be greeted by UK Coach John Calipari in the Kentucky locker room before the game, and enjoyed world-class treatment by Auburn’s sterling staff as guests in the spectacular new Auburn Arena.  UK has now claimed the #1-ranking in the Nation in AP and ESPN/USA Today Polls, and a photo of DLQ meeting Coach Calipari is included in this article.

Upcoming Children’s Hospital & Arena Tour highlights include:  SEC Men’s Basketball action on February 28 in Music City as the Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Florida Gators at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium; DLQ singing their first baseball National Anthem; plus DLQ performing their first Speedway National Anthem at Charlotte Motor Speedway as they perform for NASCAR and NHRA races in North Carolina this year.  Visits with boys and girls in Children’s Hospitals during 2012 will include cities such as Birmingham, Charlotte, Nashville, and Knoxville.

Catch a world-class National Anthem performance by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver at the Auburn-Kentucky game in the video below.  Doyle, Mike, Corey and Josh were stunning in their dark suits at center court, while Auburn Coach Tony Barbee and players are attentive on court directly behind them. The UK team assembled hands-over-their-hearts beside Kentucky’s bench, with a fast close up of UK Coach Calipari listening to DLQ’s National Anthem seen after a wide shot of Auburn’s team near the end. The focus then returns to perhaps the strongest National Anthem performance to date by Doyle, Mike, Corey and Josh.

DLQ’s National Anthem performance was a special occasion for Auburn fans, as live vocal Anthems are not usually done for Auburn men’s basketball games.  The amazing Auburn crowd for Tuesday night’s Kentucky game responded in spades, erupting with a thundering chant of “U.S.A! U.S.A!” as DLQ walked off-court.

“We loved being back at Tennessee to kick off this year’s tour,” said Lawson, “and really appreciated performing in Auburn’s new arena for the biggest game of their home season. It’s always an honor to perform our National Anthem, and I’m excited to combine honoring our great country with helping hospitalized children — and doing both through my band’s music.”

Doyle Lawson Nominated for Five SPBGMA Awards

Posted on: January 25th, 2012 by Sherri George

NASHVILLE, TN  (January 25, 2012)  –  Doyle Lawson has received an impressive five nominations in the upcoming SPBGMA Awards, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year.

Doyle is nominated individually as Entertainer of the Year,  Male Vocalist of the Year (Traditional), and Mandolin Performer of the Year.  Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver garnered nominations as a group for Gospel Group of the Year (Traditional), and for Bluegrass Album of the Year for the high-energy “Drive Time” on Mountain Home Records.

The 38th Annual SPBGMA Awards will be held at Nashville’s Sheraton Music City Hotel on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 7:30 pm CT.  Awards will be presented in 23 categories, with artists scheduled to perform including Rhonda Vincent, The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, and Nothin’ Fancy.

For a complete listing of nominees, please go to:

http://www.spbgma.com/level2/natnom2012.html

Photo of Doyle Lawson courtesy of Mike Lane. www.mlanephoto.com.

DLQ Takes Bluegrass Underground

Posted on: January 8th, 2012 by Sherri George


Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will appear in “The Best Show Under Earth,” 333 feet underground in the Volcano Room at Cumberland Caverns on Friday, February 24, as PBS tapes its second season of “Bluegrass Underground” in McMinnville, TN.

The Bluegrass Underground series has been described as “Austin City Limits meets Nova,” and Friday’s live concert beginning at 6:00 pm Central marks the first evening concert for Bluegrass Underground, which will be taped to air on PBS at a later date.

Bluegrass Underground recently announced their artist line-up for the three-day concert weekend. Kicking off the weekend on Friday, February 24, 2012, will be Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Del McCoury; the David Mayfield Parade; and the duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White, better known as The Civil Wars.

Saturday and Sunday’s shows feature artists such as acclaimed songwriter Jim Lauderdale making his Bluegrass Underground debut, dobro master Jerry Douglas, and Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill.   Complete concert information may be obtained at: www.bluegrassunderground.com.

First discovered in 1810, Cumberland Caverns are a registered U.S. National Landmark known for having one of the “most acoustically pure natural spaces on or under the earth.”  Daily walking tours, spelunking adventure trips, and overnight camping are offered in the cave.  McMinnville is located just 85 miles southeast of Nashville.

Concert goers for the Friday, February 24 show should plan to arrive by 5:00pm for the 6:00 pm show, wearing comfortable walking shoes, as there is a 15-minute walk from the ticket office to the Volcano Room underground.  Please see Bluegrass Underground’s website for complete accessibility information.

Bluegrass Underground Tickets may be purchased on-line at: http://bluegrassunderground.com/schedule-tickets/

Grab your tickets now, and join Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver underground in February!!

DLQ Perform First Stadium National Anthem

Posted on: November 3rd, 2011 by Sherri George

NASHVILLE , TN  (October 29, 2011)  –  Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver performed their first stadium National Anthem as part of the Children’s Hospital and Arena Tour as they took the field at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday prior to the Vandy-Arkansas game in Nashville. DLQ worked in a major football stadium performance this Fall as they prepare to kick off the second leg of their benchmark Children’s Hospital and Arena Tour in January 2012.

Vanderbilt media interviewed Doyle following DLQ’s performance in the clip above, and photos of DLQ at the Vandy game are below.  Photo 1: Waiting on the sidelines at Vanderbilt Stadium to perform.  Photo 2:  Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s unparalleled Anthem harmony ringing from the 20-yard line.  Photo 3:  Media time for Doyle.  Warmest thanks to Vanderbilt Athletics for video footage; photos courtesy Sherri George.

DLQ to Headline ICM Week Concert

Posted on: October 19th, 2011 by Sherri George

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will headline the 17th Annual ICM Week Monday Showcase concert on October 24 at Nashville’s Millenium Maxwell House Hotel at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are only $10 each, and concert proceeds will benefit the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition.

For tickets, go to:

http://prod1.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/EventList.aspx?epguid=5d95842d-59e9-4f1e-aa86-d1cc4a55d3de&

Doyle Lawson is nominated in two categories in the 2011 ICM Awards to be held during ICM Week at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 28.  Lawson is nominated individually as Musician of the Year, and with his band Quicksilver as Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year.

Boots & Bibs Tour Announced

Posted on: October 14th, 2011 by Sherri George

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver recently unveiled a new concert tour package for 2012 featuring a creative pairing with country sweethearts Jory + Rory.

John Lawless described the who’s who of the Boots & Bibs Tour for Bluegrass Today:

“Joey + Rory features husband-and-wife Joey and Rory Feek, both of whom are gifted singers and songwriters.  Just to keep your scorecards straight, he’s Rory, and she’s Joey.  Doyle, of course,”  Lawless continued, “is the Doyle Lawson:  bluegrass survivor, trendsetter and superstar.”   (John Lawless, “Doyle + Joey + Rory,” Bluegrass Today, 27 Sept 2011,  http://bluegrasstoday.com/blog/2011/09/27/doyle-joey-rory/ )

Booking for the tour is being handled by Lawson’s manager Josh Trivett. Stay tuned to www.doylelawson.com for more tour info!