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Sandi Patty & The Hoppers feat. HighRoad
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Aug 29, 2024 Thursday @ 6:30pm
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Sandi Patty

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, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as "The Voice."

Sandi was introduced to the world with her iconic 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.

Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards, and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She has released over 30 albums during her prolific career. While her forty-year career is heavily rooted in inspirational music, Sandi has had the opportunity in more recent years to extend her career outside the genre, as she has performs regularly with symphonies around the world. In addition to her musical career, she is the author of eight books.

"I am grateful for the many opportunities for God has given in my life and for how He has allowed me to spread my wings," says Sandi. "Singing is my way to tell my story of hope, life, and love."

Sandi and her husband currently reside in Oklahoma City. As a blended family, they are proud parents of eight children and three grandchildren.

The Hoppers

Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York's Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as in Israel, Europe and Africa. Their unique blend of harmonies and song choices have created a legacy of musical excellence embraced by leading pastors and event organizers. Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, they are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours, and their recordings frequently land at the top of the BILLBOARD sales charts and The Singing News radio charts.

The Hoppers are comprised today of family members Claude & Connie, son Dean and his wife, Kim, son Mike, and Dean & Kims daughter, Karlye. The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural-farm town of Madison, NC, and have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world. A cancer survivor, Connie has been honored with the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award, in addition to numerous industry and fan honors; and she has been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Sons Dean and Mike have continued the family legacy with their musical talents and business abilities; and Kim, Dean's wife, hails from her own nationally acclaimed musical family, The Greenes. She is noted for the excitement she brings to any live performance, and her unmistakable, rafter-ringing soprano vocals have taken The Hoppers to new heights for many years.

About HighRoad

Ask Sarah Davison what her favorite Bible verse is, and she'll immediately quote Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." It's a scripture that has accompanied the acclaimed singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist through life's highs and lows, and one she hand-copied-in a flowery cursive script-from her grandmother's Bible. "That verse has been with me from my hometown of 150 people to Nashville, going after what I feel called to do, trusting that He's leading me down the right road," she reflects.

It's not only a scripture that beautifully encapsulates Sarah's own journey, but the ordained path of her Grammy nominated band, HighRoad, as well. A gifted pianist and vocalist, behind the scenes Sarah often lends her talents to a veritable who's who of leading country artists. She toured with iconic Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones' band on his final tour of Canada, she performs regularly on the Grand Ole Opry with ACM Award-winner Mark Wills, Grand Ole Opry members, the Isaacs, and The Voice's Emily Ann Roberts among numerous other artists.

Members of High Road include Ivy Phillips, Tennessee Grandmaster Fiddle Champion, who grew up in the bluegrass circles and currently also plays for Jimmy Fortune. Kristen Bearfield, who hails from North Carolina, plays the mandolin and guitar, and Emily Ann Roberts who was runner up on The Voice plays guitar and sings in the group.

Since the group's genesis, Sarah and bandmates have already garnered a Grammy Nomination for the album, "Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout", the Singing News New Artist of the Year, a Dove Award nomination for Bluegrass/Roots Album of the Year, and this year's Singing News Band of the Year for 2022. They regularly perform at leading country and Gospel music events including 40 Days at the Ark Encounter, Singing In The Sun, Women of Joy, The National Quartet Convention, Dollywood and open for groups like the Isaacs and The Oak Ridge Boys. In 2019, they signed with Daywind Records and joined their artist roster, completing their newest self titled, album, High Road.

With a fanbase easily canvassing an array of genres-from country, to bluegrass, to Gospel, to contemporary Christian-the ladies of HighRoad now arrive at their much-anticipated, fourth full-length album, "High Road", released on Daywind'sNew Day Records. Once again partnering with GRAMMY®-nominated producer Ben Isaacs, who helmed HighRoad's two previous albums, the new project finds the group's grassy instrumentation, lush harmonies, original songs, and gentle nostalgia-laden melodies harkening back to their roots.

What began as small gigs at county fairs and country churches has quickly become much more for HighRoad. It's not just about the songwriting or the recording, the secret to the group's real-life harmony may well be found in their sisterhood. "A lot of people ask if we're a family group," Sarah says. "No, but honestly, when you're traveling that much with somebody, they become like family, so I would claim all of them as family." HighRoad also considers their loyal fans-a rapidly growing base stretching clear across the country these days-as extended family. They hope listeners really walk away and say, "I feel like I know these girls, and I can relate to these songs".

Whether through story or song, the women of HighRoad are pressing on towards all God has called them to become. They are trusting He will make their paths straight as they submit to Him, and no matter what lies ahead, they'll be going wherever the high road leads.

Plan Your Visit:
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.

Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.

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Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.

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Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.

Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.

No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.

Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.

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Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.

Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.

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