For over five decades, Mary Rice Hopkins has been impacting families with her timeless music, becoming the soundtrack to generations of children’s lives. Her impactful work, honored with the Parent’s Choice and Legacy Awards, reflects her dedication to creating memorable and meaningful music, including Bible-based songs.

Mary’s career began as part of the duo Wendy and Mary with Sparrow Records.

Her influence grew further when she released a Spanish album in South America, showcasing her global reach.

In 2005, Mary joined forces with Darcie Maze, the innovative creator behind Puppets with a Heart. Darcie’s globally recognized puppets, featured even on Cartoon Network, are more than just entertaining—they offer valuable life lessons with their removable hearts. With over 50 years in children’s ministry, Darcie’s contributions resonate worldwide.

Together, Mary and Darcie produced 18 captivating episodes for TBN, the third-largest network, which continue to inspire and bring joy to new generations.

In 2017, Mary’s role as a grandmother inspired her to explore animation. She and Darcie collaborated to transform Mary’s songs into beloved animated classics.

To stay updated on their latest projects and see how they’re spreading the gospel to children around the world, subscribe to Mary and Darcie’s YouTube channel.