As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy® awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, along with more than 30 albums, Sandi Patty is simply known as The Voice.
Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and as an Indiana Living Legend in 2007.
Sandi was introduced to the world with her rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner during the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Virtually overnight she became one of the country’s best-loved performers.
While her 30-year career is heavily rooted in the gospel music industry, Sandi has performed with symphonies across the country, including the New York Pops, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Dallas Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. She also headlined the title role in sold-out performances of the musical, “Hello, Dolly!” with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, co-starring Tony Award-winner Gary Beach in January 2012.
Sandi is also an accomplished author. For the bestseller, Broken on the Back Row, she received the 2006 Silver Angel Award.
Sandi and her husband, Don, have eight children. They reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For over 50 years BRUSH ARBOR continues to impact audiences of all ages with their unique blend of Country/Bluegrass/Folk music.
From the early years appearing on the Grand Ole Opry, touring with Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and many other stars, receiving numerous awards and chart topping songs, to their focus of providing an uplifting and encouraging message of faith through their music, lyrics and sharing, which creates a fun and meaningful listening experience.
Their now unplugged “acoustic/authentic sound”, of the current group configuration includes founding member Jim Rice, Mike Wilson, Mark Craig and Larry Myers.
Since age 6, David Pendleton has had a passion for ventriloquism and performing. Today, he's a seasoned professional, an in-demand comedian, and an expert ventriloquist whose unique brand of humor has won audiences over throughout the world. David's cleverness, creativity, and humor prove anyone can be young at heart.
David's flawless technique as a ventriloquist and ability to perform with multiple characters sets him apart from other performers. He will not only amaze you with his ability to make you believe that anything can talk, but his comedy act will also keep you laughing from start to finish.
David brings to his show a cast of comedic characters including lovable-but-blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94-year-old spinster; the classic quick-witted troublemaker, Mack Elroy; the dopey-yet-adorable hound dog, Buford; and the slightly misguided albino vulture, Vern. Of course, no show would be complete without a few surprise appearances from members of the audience as well!