Brenda Ruppe was the matriarch of the Ruppes, a trio consisting of Brenda and typically two of her three daughters Kim, Heather, or Valerie that formed in 1974 and traveled until the early 2000s. Brenda developed a empathetic manner of delivery. After twenty years traveling and singing, the Ruppes found national success with a song titled "Under His Wings." After the Ruppes retired with Heather and Valerie joining Kim as members of LordSong, Brenda continued with a solo ministry.
After the death of her husband, Leo, Brenda married Dr. Steve Hurte in 2009.