Momentous Merger of Ministry & Talent
Palmetto State Quartet, one of the most recognizable names in Southern Gospel music has made dramatic changes to the group. Kerry Beatty, PSQ’s highly respected and talented lead singer for over 10 years is joining forces with key members of The Classic Sound Quartet Larry  Strickland,  (bass),  Brian  Beatty,  (baritone/lead)  and  Jeremy
Calloway, (tenor) to usher in a new era for PSQ.
 
Kerry, stated, “I am thrilled with this merger and the renewed commitment to the ministry and the great heritage of the Palmetto State Quartet that it brings”. Brian Beatty, Kerry’s younger brother, who has been anchoring Classic Sound Quartet with his powerful lead vocal will now, for the first time, stand side by side with his brother to add to the great tradition of PSQ as well as their family’s legacy in Southern Gospel music.
 
“We see this as a great opportunity to raise the platform of PSQ’s ministry and perhaps add to the legacy of great quartet music”, says Larry Strickland, bass singer. Larry, who is the husband and personal manager of Naomi Judd, is well known as the bass singer for J.D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet (yes they had two bass singers) in their Elvis Presley heyday.
 
Larry Strickland will provide oversight and vision through his management responsibilities for PSQ. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from the many years in the music industry working with The Judds and many other popular artist. He hopes to use his experience and relationships to introduce some exciting new marketing and promotion strategies to not only PSQ but to Southern Gospel music in general. “It’s some of the best music in the world and it deserves to be exposed to a much broader audience,” says Larry. Most importantly, Larry brings his beautiful bass voice back into Gospel music.
 
The New Palmetto State Quartet will continue to be represented by the Beckie Simmons Agency.