Impersonator impressionist Terry Fator of ‘America's Got Talent'

It took ventriloquist, singer, comedian and celebrity impressionist Terry Fator 32 years to become an overnight sensation when he won the hearts of America and was selected as the $1 million prize winner on the hit NBC show ''America’s Got Talent'' in 2007. His key decision to blend his incredible skills as a ventriloquist with his amazing ability to mimic famous singers won over the judges and millions of fans who voted for him.

 Now, with his newly found fame, he performs for these fans at sold-out concerts nationwide. One stop on Fator’s most recent tour is at Cache Creek Casino Resort’s Club 88 on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Anyone who has seen a ventriloquist before will admit that Fator’s act is different and unique. ''I look at myself as a talk show host and the characters are my guests,'' says Fator. ''I can guarantee anyone who comes to my show, within a second or two, will feel that the puppet is the real entity. I love creating life out of wood and felt.''

 For those who haven’t experienced Fator before, surf to You Tube and check him out for yourself. You’ll be amazed. Terry Fator is perhaps the first entertainer to combine the art of ventriloquism with celebrity impressions. His puppets, including Cowboy Walter, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle, effortlessly perform the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including: Tony Bennett, Elvis, Maroon Five, Garth Brooks, Nat King and Natalie Cole, Roy Orbison, Marvin Gaye, Gnarls Barkley, James Blunt, Brooks & Dunn, members of The Rat Pack, Louis Armstrong and even Kermit The Frog.

 Fator has shared the stage with Reba McIntyre, Garth Brooks, Neal McCoy, Styx, and performed for some of the largest corporations in the United States. He’