Called Out Quarter at the Temple Theatre

There is no deeper tradition in Southern Gospel Music than the all-male quartet, and it’s within this rich heritage that Called Out Quartet has been harmonizing since 2003. Comprised of group members Scott Russell (tenor), Jess Birdwell (lead), Darrell Collier (baritone), and Mark Garrett (bass), each member brings a wide and varied background of musical interest and taste. It’s in that diversity that they find their uniqueness, but no matter where that influence comes, their inspiration is drawn solely from God. Whether in a church or any setting, they truly feel “Called Out” to share God’s message of love and redemption wherever they go.

Called Out Quartet is honored to share the stage with pianist and special guest Eddie Crook. Since starting his career as a pianist in 1961, Mr. Crook has accompanied several notable Southern Gospel groups, done session work at the famed RCA studios on Music Row in Nashville and accompanied artist Marty Robbins on the Grand Ole Opry. In 1977, he started the “Eddie Crook Company,” a record label that helped launch the careers of many of the most memorable artists in the Southern Gospel community. Eddie Crook has the distinction of producing more number one Gospel songs than any other producer and has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.