An endless passion for music, for faith,
for love, for people, for life.
His peers regard him as one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of our generation. The Inspirational Country Music Association has awarded him Musician of the Year seven times, Entertainer of the Year three times, and the Living Legend award. Dennis has been a musical staple at the biggest evangelical crusades in the world since 1974. Good and fast would describe both his God-given talent and his career.
Dennis began his musical journey playing trumpet, then picked up the guitar at age 15. He was inspired by Joe Maphis, Clarence White, the bluegrass band The Dillards, and others. He would often sneak backstage and learn tricks of the trade from some of the best musicians of the day. Only two years later he won the Hollywood Bowl Battle of the Bands with his brother Danny and friend Don Beck. Very quickly his incredible talent and dynamic personality began to open doors.
One day in 1967 he played a Christian coffeehouse in Hollywood called the Salt Company. At that moment he felt a profound calling and his ministry began. Dennis realized he had the gift of connecting with people through his music and the communication skills to connect them with God and His plan for their lives. To this day that calling is the center of his life.
Dennis’s musical style is eclectic, performing a mix of bluegrass, gospel, country, and classical. Without a distinct genre, he hasn’t enjoyed radio airplay to the extent that others with his talent would have. Despite that lack of exposure, he still enjoys a large audience. He has been seen on numerous television specials, USO shows, and at bluegrass festivals. He has also shared the stage with such well-known artists as Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, and Darius Rucker. In addition he has scored three motion pictures and three ABC television special
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