Dino Kartsonakis
Dino Kartsonakis is a professional pianist. He and his wife appear on the Trinity Broadcasting Network to host their weekly television show, The Dino Show. He has also appeared on QVC, beginning in 2000. Many of his works are religion-based and/or contemporary remakes of classical music works. Most of his shows are delived in Branson, Missouri, United States.
Family
Kartsonakis has a wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Christina and Cherie. He is of Greek heritage.
Childhood
Dino began playing his grandmother's piano at the age of three. The first song he had learned was At the Cross. He was enrolled in piano lessons at age five.
Awards
- Two Grammy Award nominations, one win
- Eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards
Charity work
Dino has participated in an auction benefiting MusicCares, a charitable organization that helps struggling musicians and entertainers.
Quotes
- "God gave me the talent and I endeavor to give it back to Him with each new idea."
- "Over 100,000 people attend my shows each season and no one can say they haven't heard the Gospel."
- "Being a pianist allows me to play in any language."