In 1973 at a very young age, 5 years old to be exact, Denise traveled with her parents (Jerry and Mary Hopkins) along with her two brothers and sang gospel music.  They were known as The Hopkins Family.  For thirty years they sang at various churches.  Whether it was a regular Saturday night singing, a revival, or one of those good ole` fashion homecomings.  Singing was a ministry for her and her family.  They had been given an opportunity by God to spread the Gospel that "Jesus Cares".