Theressa Ruppert
Biography
Theressa Ruppert has been singing since the age of 3. Her career began in Winnsboro, Louisiana, where she sang in her local church and with her Mother, Sister and two Aunts in a Gospel band "The Louisiana Angel Band". They opened for such well known gospel acts as "The Hinsons", "The Singing Americans", "The Payne Family", and many more. She would record an original song on their first album produced by Ronnie Hinson of "The Hinsons" in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 17. Later in college in Monroe, Louisiana, she sang in a 100-member choir and traveled with "The Louisiana All-State Choir" for two years. After college she moved to South Haven, Michigan and began singing with a local cover band, Diamond and the Rough, where they performed at local festivals, parties and local bars. She sang with the cover band for 21/2 years before striking out on her own.
She has performed with well-known European blues artist, Jimmy Dillon, J.C. Hartsfield, a former Columbia Recording Artist, of the "Heartsfield" band from the 70's and also sang backup for well-known Elvis imitator "The Big E". She was privileged to perform for Heather Headley, a well known R&B performer's wedding reception and later sang a duet with Chuck Leavell from the Rolling Stones at the Blue Star Music Theatre.
She has since formed her own band, writing and performing her own music. She released her first CD, called "Get On Board" . In April of the same year she was given the opportunity to open for Lorrie Morgan, Chris Cagle and also "The Rockin Road House" tour which included Joe Diffy, Mark Chestnut and Chad Brock, at "Summer Jam" in St. Joseph Michigan.
Theressa entered and won the "Nashville Star" competition in Chicago and headed to Kansas City for the "Nashville Star" regional where she did not place but gained a chance to be seen by executives in the Country Music Industry.
After "The Nashville Star" she released her second CD "Dance of Life". With her new CD out, Theressa opened for the legendary Leon Russell in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Country Music Star, Chris Cagle in St. Joseph, Michigan. In 2004 she appeared on Oprah's Pop Star Challenge as one of eight contestants out of 15,000 videos submitted.
She then went on to perform at the CMA Festival (formerly known as Fanfare)on the same stage as some of Country Music's biggest legends at the Ryman Auditorium.
In 2009 she realized a dream when she was ask to perform with The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Then went on to open for Alice Peacock at the Foundry Hall. She also spotlighted at the Underground Village in New York City.
Currently she is working in the Music Ministry at her church and performing songs from her latest CD “New Vision” a collection of original uplifting and gospel songs. Her songwriting has been called a unique blend of country and blues and her voice a "booming gospel-stirring sound".
THERESSA RUPPERT/DELTA ROSE: Bio
Delta Rose grew up singing in Louisiana in a very talented family. They were on stage singing in church from the time they were old enough to hold a microphone. Theressa and Jared, a brother/sister duo write and perform their own original music and add cover tunes that people can relate to. Their main focus is to make sure that at every show someone is touched through their music. They love performing on stage together and it shows.
They have opened up for some very well known artist such as Lorie Morgan, Sammy Kershaw, and Chris Cagle, just to name a few.
Music is the focus for all they do in life. It is what moves their soul.