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Pictured on stage at the National Quartet Convention, The Hoppers.

Nashville, Tenn.---The Hoppers and Canaan Records, who is home to the legendary family group, shared a successful week during the National Quartet Convention (NQC) in Louisville, KY. Monday started with the debut ride of the "Hopper Express," which consisted of free golf cart rides to and from Freedom Hall. Each rider was given a commemorative gold coin in celebration of the Hoppers' latest radio single, "I'm Just Waiting For My Ride." The inaugural ride was captured on video and can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z8zk1aW26E.

As part of his NQC Observations, Singing News' own Danny Jones stated on September 12th, "The distance between the exhibit hall and performance venue seems to be getting longer every time I make the journey...I'm not quite sure who is responsible for this (either the Hoppers or Canaan Records), but they are making fans and friends for life: they have a small fleet of golf carts transporting patrons to and from Freedom Hall and the exhibit hall. Sure, it's shameless promotion for their latest recording and single ("Waiting For My Ride"), but it's a stroke of genius and both, especially the Hoppers, will reap rewards because of it."

On Thursday, Kim Hopper was named Favorite Female and Favorite Soprano during the Singing News Fan Awards at a ceremony held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. Kim was awarded the prestigious honors by fans and readers of the Singing News magazine.

The legendary Hoppers continued their winning streak on Friday during NQC. Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Michael took home Group of the Year, Album of the Year (The Ride), Male Vocalist of the Year (Dean Hopper), Female Vocalist of the Year (Kim Hopper) and the J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award (Claude Hopper) during SGN Scoops' Diamond Awards. Earlier that day, the group performed during the daily chapel service to a packed audience with overwhelming response. Later in the evening on main stage, they sang "I'm Just Waiting For My Ride" complete with video showcasing the writer Ronnie Hinson. The crowd awarded the Hoppers with a standing ovation.

Saturday proved to be a memorable day for each of the Hoppers, but especially Claude. In celebration of the family's 50 years of ministry, the original Hopper Brothers and Connie made an appearance during an afternoon showcase. The group performed songs from past to present. Canaan Records presented the family with a statue representing Jesus washing His disciple's feet. The plaque included read...

"For fifty years you have not only lifted the message of Christ through song, but lived the example of servanthood to those you have touched along the way. Even as we celebrate the journey, we acknowledge that the milestones of success will not merely be measured in years, but in lives changed through your faithfulness to God's call. 'Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.' John 13:14"

NQC 2007 was the first National Quartet Convention for Canaan Records since their rebirth earlier this year. Attendees were invited to pick up Canaan's release, Canaan Revisited and t-shirts that read, "Canaan's Back." Clarke Beasley, Executive Vice President of NQC stated, "Canaan certainly made a great impression at NQC this year. Their free golf cart shuttle was a big winner with the attendees. I am so glad to see the great institution of Canaan Records return once again to the forefront of our industry. Canaan obviously has a great team assembled, and I am looking forward to everything Canaan Records will accomplish in the future."

The week concluded on the heels of the Hoppers signing with Canaan Records and releasing their debut project, The Ride, earlier this month.

The Hoppers, whose name has been synonymous with traditional Gospel Music for over three decades, can certainly be labeled as the faithful and the devoted. This family has enjoyed many rewards of the faithful servant. These rewards are the result of constant faithfulness and continual rededication.
While The Hoppers have enjoyed tremendous success through three decades, the `90s ushered in newfound accomplishments. Although this talented musical family has enjoyed many popular hit releases, their first Number One release came in 1990 with the song entitled "Here I Am." It stayed at the top of the charts for 4 months and was awarded song of the year for 1990.

In addition to enormous radio success, The Hoppers have enjoyed other national recognition. In 1981, The Hoppers represented Southern Gospel Music at the Religious Inaugural Celebration for President Ronald Reagan. Shortly thereafter they appeared at the National Rally to restore prayer in the public school system. On June 27, 1998 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta,GA, they performed a song for Bill Gaither's video series entitled "Shouting Time" that would forever change their life and their Ministry. They have toured with the Gaither Homecoming show that played to over 900,000 people per year in most major sports arenas around the country. They have also enjoyed much success as a result of many group and individual awards and accolades.

For more information on the Hoppers, check out http://www.thehoppers.com. For more information on Canaan Records, log on http://www.canaanrecords.com . For information on NQC 2008, visit http://www.natqc.com

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The Hoppers are still raging on!Congrats!
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