Templeton, Dudley try to rap their way to $100,000 contract
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The two Christian rappers are fighting for a spot in the finals of a national talent competition – with a $100,000 recording contract hanging in the balance.
“I think it went pretty well,” said Templeton, 21. “Even if we don’t get the recording contract, the trip to Branson was still worth it. We had a bunch of people who came up afterwards and got our information. It gave us a chance to get our name out there and meet people.”
Templeton and Dudley began singing together at Pioneer Baptist Church and soon decided to name their group 3-in-1. They still keep and touch even though Dudley, a high school sophomore, has moved out of state.
They made the trip to Branson on Jan. 11 to compete for a recording contract offered by Jimmy Fowler. The two qualified for the semifinals by performing well at an audition in McMinnville.
In Branson, 3-in-1 competed against seven other groups who were performing that day. And, by the luck of the draw, 3-in-1 got to perform last.
“We heard everybody else and they were real good,” said Templeton. “But I think we did pretty good ourselves.”
Templeton and Dudley sang two songs “Welcome to Heaven,” and “What You Doing for the Lord?” The two were also given 60 video tapes and 60 cassette tapes of their performance.
Online voting is currently under way and will last until this Sunday. Online voting will determine which groups advance to the national finals, which will be held in Nashville. To vote for Templeton and Dudley, go to www.wcin.ac. From there, click on the icon that says “Fowler $100,000 talent” and then click on the Jan. 11 date. Templeton and Dudley are in the group of contestants from 134-140.