Perhaps the most defining decision of career came in 1991. At the height of the Cold War’s thaw, Rick and Denise Renner felt an unmistakable call from God to move to Moscow, Russia. At the time, this was considered an illogical risk. They left behind a growing ministry in the United States to establish a church in a formerly atheistic nation that was economically crumbling.

: Fans still collect their original physical CDs, such as the 1999 album Instante Mágico , which showcased their influence on the pop-sertanejo crossover movement. 🎤 Key Hits & Performance

They achieved massive mainstream success in 1998 with the hit song which topped charts for five consecutive months and remains a classic of the genre. Other notable hits include: "Cara de Pau" "Nos Bares da Cidade" "Só Pensando Em Você" Separations and Returns

The duo maintains a strong digital footprint with over 100,000 reels on Instagram and millions of views on their official YouTube channel.

Renner grew up in a family of modest means and was raised by his mother, a homemaker, and his father, a musician. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and began performing in school plays. After high school, Renner attended the University of Nebraska and later studied at the Actors Studio in New York City.