Since that Fourth of July night when Sandi Patty's rendition of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER sang out over the airways, Sandi has become one of the nation's best-loved performers. The settings are many; a sold-out crowd of thousands in an outdoor amphitheater, a worship gathering in a majestic cathedral, or an intimate performance at The White House for the President... read full bio

In a music scene crowded with confusion and mixed messages, Sounds of Blackness has consistently sought to bring out the best in its listeners. Our message is hope," says Gary Hines, the group's director. The era of Sounds' origins was marked by the spiritual/social consciousness of revolutionary artists like Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Their success, though nothing... read full bio

The only decent art I've ever created has been out of the overflow of my heart." These words spoken humbly by the well-honored artist Steven Curtis Chapman, couldn't be more sincere, or-according to him-accurate. With more than ten million records sold in a career that began in 1987, Steven Curtis Chapman has recorded fifteen projects with Sparrow Records. He's received... read full bio