Ventriloquist Performs Rendition Of ‘Amazing Grace’
By Marie
Ventriloquist Terry Fator and Winston the impersonating turtle give a unique but beautiful rendition of Chris Tomlin’s ‘Amazing Grace.’
Terry Fator and Winston became a household name in 2007 when they won Season 2 of America’s Got Talent with their unique brand of entertainment, including singing, comedy, and celebrity impressions.
Terry Fator was a singing ventriloquist who took part in America’s Got Talent in 2007, after winning the contest, he started performing on the stage of the Las Vegas Hilton where Elvis Presley used to perform many years ago.
Terry Wayne Fator is also an American impressionist, stand-up comedian, and singer. Born in Dallas, Texas, he developed an interest in ventriloquism from a young age, developing both this and a talent for singing.
After initially performing with two bands, Fator eventually conducted solo performances, combining ventriloquism and singing with comedy. He gained national recognition for his talent when he won the second season of America’s Got Talent, which helped to boost his career.
His success led to him receiving a five-year multi-million dollar contract to headliner shows in Las Vegas, Nevada and has used his performances and talent to help contribute to charitable causes.
Fator got his first ventriloquism dummy when he was ten years old and throughout his childhood, he entertained family and friends with his ventriloquism and did impersonations of singers and actors.
Fator’s mother saved up her money for three years and bought him his first puppet when he was 18 years old.
According to Fator, he found he had the ability to impersonate singers by practicing ventriloquism while driving his car. “One of the reasons I learned how to sing as a ventriloquist was because I like singing in the car; I’d see other people singing in the car, and they looked goofy, so I’d do it without moving my lips, he said.