Performers
Babbie Mason
Babbie Mason is a two-time Dove Award winning Christian singer, songwriter, author, speaker and TV talk show host who remains a favorite artist to a very dedicated audience. She has sung around the world on Billy Graham Crusades, for four United States Presidents, at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and had numerous Top 5 hit on CCM radio charts. A Christian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Babbie Mason has 26 recorded projects to her credit and authored 8 books.
Janelle Arthur
After becoming a Top5 Finalist on American Idol, Janelle Arthur recorded a duet with one of her inspirations since childhood, Dolly Parton titled, Hand Me Downs. Her next single is a song honoring Dolly titled, What Would Dolly Do?
Janelle has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Access Hollywood and was nominated the Best Actress Award for her role in Runnin’ from My Roots. The music video for her original composition, Runnin; from My Roots stayed at #1 for six weeks on CMT. Janelle plays Hattie Fisher, the female lead in Five Date Rule.
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E. Walter Smith
E. Walter Smith originated the role of “Nat” in the stage play, “Unforgettable – The Nat King Cole/Natalie Cole Story” because it was a natural follow up to his New York Times About.com’s Top R&B Wedding Song, “Little Girl.” His podcast, “The Talk” is a platform for successful fathers and daughters to share how they have conversations about Insurance, Wealth Building, and Legacy Planning, and he also wrote the jingle and is the spokesperson for the SayGoodbyewithaSmile.com campaign. His song “Spoonin’” is the theme song for “date nights at home” all over the world! E. plays the role of the Usher in Five Date Rule.