The annual Southern gospel music convention sponsored by the Four States Gospel Music Association is slated for Friday and July 12 at Buchanan First Baptist Church.

The two-day event is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 12 and features free admission both nights, concerts by regional and local quartets, trios, duets and soloists and voting for the fans’ favorite group and favorite soloists.

Included in the lineup for Friday is His Grace, Angela Walker, Hendrix Trio, Kathy Mauldin, Southern Grace, Becky Braun, Homesteaders, Mike Powell, Lighthouse, W...