The heavenly harmonies of quartets will continue to be a part of the Gospel Music Channel (http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/) television network’s programming schedule as GMC has renewed Four: Southern Gospel’s Best for a second season, it was announced today. The series features performances by the top names and future stars of Southern Gospel music as well as behind-the-scenes and personal looks at the lives of the quartet members.

GMC begins production on season two this week at the National Quartet Convention (NQC) at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, KY, where they are shooting performances from among the more than 50 artists expected to appear during six-day event filled with afternoon and evening concerts. The Dove Brothers Quartet, The Hoppers, Brian Free & Assurance, Gold City, Greater Vision, Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Legacy Five and others to be announced will be among the performers filmed for the series. Season two of Four will debut in early 2010.

“Southern Gospel and quartet music in a weekly showcase was a hit and the series struck a chord with viewers,” said Charles Humbard, founder and president of GMC. “We want to give the people what they want and that’s more Four.”

“The National Quartet Convention is thrilled to have GMC back this year shooting new performances and behind the scenes footage and interviews for Four. The series gives millions of traditional, harmony oriented Gospel music fans and supporters the opportunity to see and hear this great music on a weekly basis,” commented Clarke Beasley, executive vice president, NQC.

GMC is the fastest-growing network in television and can be seen in 45 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.