in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's world premiere concert stage version of the Broadway musical, "Hello, Dolly!" to rave reviews. In 2012 and 2013, Patty was a judge and mentor for the Songbook Academy, a summer intensive for high school students operated by the Great American Songbook Foundation and founded by Michael Feinstein. In 2015, Patty announced her retirement from touring, citing age and a desire to spend time with grandchildren. In 2016, Patty released Forever Grateful, an album of new and re-recorded material, and embarked on a farewell tour of the same title between February 2016 through March 2017. She is currently the Artist in Residence at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2020, Patty announced she had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). She released a video urging her fans to take the disease seriously and practice social distancing, handwashing, etc., adding, "This is NOT fake news!" Personal life In 2009, Patty and her family relocated from Anderson, Indiana, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is married to Don Peslis. As a blended family, they have eight children and eight grandchildren. Patty has supported charities such as Charity Music Inc. Discography 1972 (approx.): The Ron Patty Family - From Our House to Yours (Anodyne SW1043, San Diego, California) 1978: Sandi Patty – For My Friends (Burlap Sound Inc., Anderson, Indiana) 1979: Sandi's Song 1981: Love Overflowing 1982: Lift Up the Lord 1983: More Than Wonderful 1983: Christmas: The Gift Goes On 1984: Songs from the Heart 1985: Hymns Just for You 1986: Morning Like This 1988: Make His Praise Glorious 1989: Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company 1990: Another Time...Another Place 1991: The Friendship Company: Open for Business 1993: Le Voyage 1994: Find It On the Wings (released under Sandi Patty) 1996: O Holy Night! (Christmas) 1996: An American Songbook (non-commercial release) 1997: Artist of My Soul 1998: Libertad me das (Spanish album) 1999: Together (with Kathy Troccoli) 2000: These Days 2001: All the Best...Live! (Released in conjunction with VHS Video) 2003: Take Hold of Christ 2004: Hymns of Faith...Songs of Inspiration 2005: Yuletide Joy (Christmas) 2007: Falling forward 2008: Songs for The Journey 2008: A Mother's Prayer 2009: Simply Sandi 2009: Christmas Live (Christmas) (Released in conjunction with DVD Video) 2010: The Edge of the Divine 2011: Broadway Stories 2013: Everlasting (Target store exclusive) 2014: Christmas Blessings 2015: Sweet Dreams: Soothing Lullabies (Wal-Mart exclusive) 2016: Forever Grateful (Lifeway