NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The historic Palmetto State Quartet announces the newest
incarnation of this enduring vocal ensemble that defies the quartet label. The group
assembles not four, but five vocalists, and breaks out of any traditional mold by refusing
to define its members by vocal part. The diverse lineup includes: Mike Allen, a fixture
on the popular Gaither Homecoming television series, who had never signed on
officially with any one group until now; Jeremy Easley, the X-Factor season-one, top-15
finalist (male vocalist ages 15--30 category) who received a standing ovation from
Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L. A. Reid; Paul Lancaster, longtime
Palmetto State member and former member of the Mullins, winner of two Dove
Awards with gospel music siblings, the Martins; Casey Martin, popular keyboardist for
an array of secular and gospel artists, brings a soulful influence and plays an integral
part in the PSQ presentation; David Staton, Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer,
producer, and adroit industry thought leader; and Larry Strickland, who sang with the
famous Stamps Quartet in the '70's when they backed up Elvis Presley, and has been
seen on the OWN network show, The Judds.