Actor and Music Artist Dennis Quaid Performs in Oklahoma

Since 2017, Quaid has enlisted for duty in three shot-in-Oklahoma films: “I Can Only Imagine,” which tells the story behind the MercyMe song; “American Underdog,” a Kurt Warner biopic; and the soon-to-be-released “Reagan,” a Ronald Reagan biopic (details later).

Quaid credited Oklahoma’s film incentives for his recurring acting gigs here.

Quaid released a gospel album July 28 and was among performers at Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Gaither Homecoming music event Aug. 18-19 in Tulsa. The album was released via Gaither Music Group.

Quaid said a lot of music artists wait until later in their careers to record a gospel album. Quaid, however, decided to release one early in his musical career. He described it as a calling and a personal journey of his faith and spiritual growth.

Quaid dished credit to producer Ben Isaacs and co-producer David Ferguson for helping him craft the gospel album. The album, titled “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners,” debuted at No. 1 on the Christian/gospel albums chart. Quaid expressed gratitude for the positive reception and the connection people have with his music.

Quaid mentioned his upcoming film project, “Reagan,” where he plays former President Ronald Reagan. The movie is set to be released in late January or early February of 2024.

Quaid expressed his connection with the audience during his performances at Mabee Center. He felt a familiarity with the people, having grown up in Texas and East Texas. He hopes his music resonates with the audience, just as they resonate with him.