Candy Carpenter
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Promoter, Manager
Candy was born in Grand Junction, CO and grew up mostly in Western Colorado moving around in Wyoming, Utah and Washington state with her family following the oil field and construction industries. Meeting and marrying Joshua while working in the electrical trade in Colorado. She, along with Joshua, is a founding member of The Band Wanted and has always loved singing. Strongly inspired and influenced by Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker , Ashley McBryde, Alison Krauss and Stevie Nicks.
Joshua Carpenter
Lead Vocal, Piano, Music Production, Sound Engineer
Joshua was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, and is the oldest of 7 children. Growing up mostly in southern Minnesota, as a member of his family's gospel band, "The Carpenter Family". Eventually leaving the band for the electrical trade after 12 years and moving to western Colorado where he met and married Candy. His talent on the piano, music production skills and stage presence has prepared him for a very successful career in music. Influenced and inspired by Bill and Gloria Gaither, Willie Nelson and the music production skills behind Shania Twain and Celine Dion.