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Brenda was born in Hollywood California. Her late father, Kentucky born Don Epperson, was both a country singer (charted on RCA) with two top 10 hits "Sittin on the Highway" with Glen Campbell singing backrounds, Don Epperson also co starred with John Wayne in "Big Jake." After his sudden death in 1973, (he was 32) Brenda's mother Sherry, was left alone to raise two daughters, Brenda and Deborah. A few years later the three of them left Southern California and moved to Dallas, Oregon. A small logging town of 6,000 people where Brenda spent most of her childhood. Shortly after that Brenda became a Christian at a young age and found her forever father, Jesus Christ. Sherry always told the girls that with God nothing is impossible. Brenda's favorite author was Ann Keimel, her book "Im Out To Change My World," and that's exactly what Brenda set out to do, one soul at a time. Brenda started speaking to various youth groups and encouraging kids, at a young age.

Early on Brenda also had a passion for singing, she started singing in her church as well as various other churches and organizations and in High School was the youngest chosen for a Jazz vocal group winning numerous awards. Upon graduating High School Brenda toured the Far East singing for the King of Thailand. Upon her return Brenda still sang at her local church, and started speaking to various women's groups. With only $100, a big dream and a big God, Brenda went back to L.A. Through many miracles Brenda then landed the lead on CBS series "The Young & The Restless," Where she portrayed Ashley for seven years. During her time on the show Brenda realized that her commitment to God had to remain a priority and was able to lead several cast members to Christ.

Brenda began her film career, starring in the HBO, romantic comedy, AMORE, where she portrayed a singer, and performed songs on the soundtrack. Then, she co starred with Swoozie Kurtz in the children's movie "STORYBOOK." Recently, Brenda starred with Ted McGinley and Leah Remini in the "LIFETIME" romantic comedy "FOLLOW YOUR HEART," Where Brenda also performed two songs on the soundtrack along with Anita Pointer, (Pointer Sisters) and Phillip Ingram. Brenda won the coveted "ANGEL AWARD" for the best song, " IF YOU BELIEVE."

Brenda has had the opportunity to appear on many magazine covers, such as, Womans World, TV Guide, Soap Opera Digest, as well as many other magazines that included extensive stories on Brenda such as, People Magazine, Allol, French Telepoche, USA Today, LA TIMES, and more. Brenda has also been featured on multiple entertainment and news programs across the country including, Oprah, CNN, CBS Morning News, TBN, Howie Mandel Show, E! Entertainment, PAX, and Good Morning New York. Brenda has always made it known that all of her blessings have come down directly from God.

Brenda just recently finished singing two songs on a soundtrack for the movie "Knockout," along with The WINANS and JOSE FELICIANO. Brenda was then signed to a two year deal with ''LTC TRI/STAR SONY MUSIC'', as a recording artist and toured all over Europe opening for "LIONEL RICHIE."

Brenda is currently working on completing her new Contemporary Christian album. Brenda has been speaking and traveling all over to many churches across the country speaking, sharing her testimony, and encouraging others. Brenda still keeps busy with many different charities and children's organizations giving of her time and teaching children their value and worth in the kingdom of God. Brenda recently started a children's choir for H.U.P. (Hollywood Urban Project, a church based organization) an inner city choir that reaches out to the children through music and shows them the strength and power of Gods love and the children's own self worth. They recently performed to rave reviews and the piece was featured on TELEMUNDO news. Their next performances will be at local church's. What's next for Brenda, she doesn't know but she doesn't have to know God does. One thing she does know is that anything is possible, "If You Believe."