(Goodlettsville, TN) – The Eddie Crook Company has received the following statement from the Called Out Quartet.

“It is with a very heavy heart that all of us at Called Out Quartet have to report the departure of one of the founding members...a vocalist and piano player from day one. Last week Marty Harris, our tenor, was informed by his doctor that he had some anomalies on his vocal chords compounded by great swelling. At this time we don't know what the anomalies are...either polyps or nodules probably. Marty is currently undergoing a round of antibiotics to try and reduce the infection and swelling so they can ascertain the actual base issue. One thing we do know is that the doctor recommended he immediately stop singing as well as reduce his talking time daily to approximately 30 minutes. So basically it appears that Marty will be stepping down from his five year post as a vocalist with Called Out Quartet.

Before we go much farther I will say that Called Out Quartet will go on. We have no plans to cancel any of our events and further plan to continue pursuing dates on into the future. Our immediate knee-jerk reaction as Marty told us in person over the weekend was "well....I think we should just lay the mics down"...but then we prayed and all agreed, the mission of Called Out Quartet remains unchanged and our participation is as it always was, selected by the Lord. Marty is still 100% behind the group and plans to stay on for a while and help us with the transition. A short list of the duties Marty performs behind the scenes includes web guy, keeper of the phone, navigator and last but not least...the tech guy with the gear. So you see the loss of Marty transcends that of losing a vocalist...we've lost a soldier for the cause.

I know Marty would desire an interest in your prayers as he faces a bit of unknown territory here pretty soon. As we know more on his condition, we'll post it via our website at www.calledoutquartet.com . Also pray for the group as we embark into a new chapter of Called Out Quartet...the one with out our dear friend and brother Marty. Pray also for us as we work diligently to fill Marty's shoes in all spots where he touched the group, not the least of which are his Eddie Crook Company 2007 Tenor of the Year vocals. Announcements in that vein will be forthcoming.”

Cards of Get Well can be sent to:

Marty Harris
Called Out Quartet
242 West Main Street #295
Hendersonville, TN 37075