Sandi Patty

Sandi Patty (born July 12 1956). Known as "The Voice," Patty is a Contemporary Christian music singer, renowned for the breadth of her voice, once called "nuclear powered;" both in terms of range and musical genres, as well as her impeccable musicality and powerful, yet flexible voice.

Singing career

Patty recorded her first album, For My Friends, an independent effort, that landed in the hands of record executives at Singspiration! In 1979, she was signed to Singspiration! and released her first professional CD, Sandi's Song. A printer's error on the labeling listed her name as Sandi Patti, and used this moniker as her stage name for the next 15 years.

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Her career excelled after she won her first two Dove Awards in 1982, and began singing backup for Bill Gaither and the Bill Gaither Trio. She headlined her first national tour in 1984, and reached national acclaim after her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner was included during the ABC Statue of Liberty rededication broadcast on July 4, 1986. This exposure led to multiple mainstream television appearances including The Tonight Show, Christmas in Washington, and Walt Disney Fourth of July extravaganza.

Related Topics:
Dove Award - 1982 - Bill Gaither - Bill Gaither Trio - 1984 - Star-Spangled Banner - 1986 - The Tonight Show - Walt Disney

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At the peak of her career, her concerts were so heavily attended that she performed in often sold-out mainstream arenas and concert halls. In the late 80s and early 90s, she averaged over 200 concerts a year, and supported a staff of over 30 that managed her career. She is the most awarded Christian Female Singer in history by the Gospel Music Association and in 2004, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Related Topics:
Gospel Music Association - 2004 - Gospel Music Hall of Fame

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Her career stalled in the mid-90s due to personal problems, but she slowly rebuilt her career, expanding her musical appeal by performing pops concerts with symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta Symphony and the Cincinnati Pops.

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