claim: Doug Petrie appeared in an Italian opera.
evidence: Geoff Moore -LRB- born February 22 , 1961 -RRB- is a contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter .. contemporary Christian music. contemporary Christian music. He began recording as a solo artist in 1984 .. In 1987 , he formed Geoff Moore and The Distance , his touring band , which released eight albums generating a string of No. 1 radio hits throughout their 10 + year tenure .. In 1998 , Geoff retired the band from full-time touring .. After a `` farewell tour '' , Moore has continued as a solo artist , releasing eight more records between 1999 and 2015 .. The Next Thing was released in April 2016 , making it his 25th album to date .. Geoff is also an advocate for underprivileged children .. He has partnered with Compassion International since 1985 , being a spokesman and advocate for their work in releasing children from poverty throughout the developing world .. He also works with Showhope , an organization founded by his close friends Steven and Mary Beth Chapman .. Showhope cares for orphan children and helps assist with international adoptions .. Geoff Moore is co-founder of an outdoor adventure company called Fellowship Adventures .. Founded in 2014 , Fellowship Adventures focusses on small group hunting , fishing , adventure and expeditions .