The National Quartet Convention at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge is Gospel Music’s Largest event of the year. This event was founded in 1957 by Gospel music legend, J.D. Sumner and James Blackwood. This week-long event will bring together over 40,000 people from across the country and world. In addition, singers, musicians, and acapella groups perform, celebrate and share their love of Gospel Music.