Those who know Andrea Carpitcher know her for her warm personality and an undeniable passion for God. Rooted in deep faith, Andrea is dedicated to deliver the message of Christ through song and heartfelt testimony. She is sincere in the positive message her music brings to the believer, and her presentation is sure to bring a smile to gospel music lovers of all styles and ages! Andrea’s love for gospel music began at a young age. Her early days were spent traveling with her family as her father ministered among his Native people. It was during these tender years that she accepted Christ into her heart. Her love for harmony and blend was influenced by her mother and later from groups such as the Nelons and the Hoppers. While attending college, she began singing with various groups in the region and winning talent competitions. Some notable First place wins include The Annual Seminole Gospel Singing and Crabbfest. Over the years, she has appeared alongside Gospel music’s finest such as The Crabb Family, Karen Peck & New River, and Michael English. In late 2006, Andrea and her fiance Rick Carpitcher formed the group known as Native Witness, and the two were wed in 2007. Rick is not new to gospel music, having toured professionally with the Toney Brothers Quartet as pianist for many years. Later Rick & Andrea would perform together simply as the Carpitchers. At the 2010 National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Andrea competed and placed 1st out of 52 contestants in the annual talent competition. She was honored to perform on the Mainstage of the convention later that week. A recording agreement with Chapel Valley Music out of Tennessee followed shortly after her appearance. With this new chapter, Andrea has embarked on a solo ministry with her husband Rick alongside as pianist and manager. When not traveling and singing, her passion for helping people is evident by working in Hospice care as a Director of Nursing. Both Rick & Andi (as her friends know her) share a unique heritage in that they are both Native American. They make their home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and have three children. Both enjoy working in the worship team at their home church – 29:Eleven Church (First Assembly of God – Tahlequah.)
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