ROYAL CITY - The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will present a special free concert at the Royal City Church of the Nazarene on May 10.

This popular quartet blends traditional Southern gospel with today's newest country and worship, creating its own unique sound.

The concert will be start at 11 a.m. The Royal City Church of the Nazarene is located at 200 Calla Loop NW. Admission is free and an offering will be received.

Group owner and bass singer Rick Price was originally a protégée of the late Cecil Blackwood, of Blackwood Brothers fame. He began his 35-year career singing with the Blackwood Brothers in 1977.

He was honored with induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the legendary group.

Spokane native Luke Yates sings baritone with the group. He is also an accomplished pianist and Nashville recording artist.

Tenor singer Paul Secord, formerly a featured singer for Disney World, is one of the most talented in gospel music today.

Lead singer, Hunter Sparkman, is a talented Christian recording artist and musician from Nashville.

Performing since 2001, The Blackwood Legacy Quartet was signed to Mansion Entertainment in 2010. It continues the grand tradition of gospel music, performing nearly 250 dates annually nationwide.

For more information you can call the church at 346-2630, visit the group's website at www.BlackwoodLegacy.com, or find the quartet on Facebook.