Equifest Program 2022

MUSICIANS

and in Washington, D.C. at The Smithsonian Institute. He was a special guest at the 2010 British Country Music Awards in London, and has also appeared at cowboy events in Australia and Brazil. He was inducted into the Western Music Association’s Hall of Fame; named both Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists several times and in 2011, he received a Wrangler Award (his third) from the National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center in the Outstanding Original Western Composition category for his song, Shortgrass from his most recent album release, Austin To Boston .

GEFF & DAWN DAWSON

CALEB MARTIN Caleb Martin is known for his natu- ral acting talent, lik- able personality, and outstanding work ethic which has quickly earned him a great reputa- tion among profes- sionals in the film industry. Caleb is a 2015 SHINE grad- uate of Actors, Models & Talents for Christ (AMTC) and has 17 film credits to date. He recently completed filming the SAG

Geff Dawson and his wife Dawn bring with them some fun cowboy western entertainment with his original western music and cowboy poetry and a bit of comedy as well. His songs and poetry are true-life experiences while working on ranches in the Kansas Flint Hills that will keep you hooked to the end. They bring you into their cowboy way of life with great music, fun and laughter. They are truly unique to the western entertainment industry and whether they perform in a theater, auditorium, near a chuckwagon or campfire, you are sure to enjoy it.

R.W. HAMPTON R.W. Hampton is one of the leading western entertainers in America today. His fans come from all walks of life. He’s loved by cowboys, cow- girls, ranch hands and rodeo stars, but also by people who have never seen a cow up close – or care to. R.W. is known for his patriotism, his family values and Christian beliefs. His voice and songs resonate with audiences worldwide. He is today’s voice of cowboy music. Blessed with a wonderfully rich baritone voice, R.W. has

Feature Film, The Chickasaw Rancher by Chickasaw Nation Productions, where he plays the role of Michael Campbell, as well as Sinjar: Valley of the Shadow by Amor Domini Productions, where he plays the role of Bratford. Caleb is an experienced and professional horseman and has been riding and training horses since he was young. He has been competing on the rodeo circuit as an award- winning team roper since age 9. Recently he has had the opportunity to use his horse riding and stunt skills in film projects. Some of Caleb's other skills and interests include tactical and firearms training, mounted shooting, archery, singing country and gospel music, and playing multiple instruments, including acoustic guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and concertina accordion.

a quality of genuineness about him that resonates when he’s on stage, in person or just through the words of his songs. R.W. has lived what he sings about, and the world of early mornings, hard work, rough horses, maverick cat- tle and new ranges fits him. After 22 years in the entertain- ment business, R.W. is still pure cowboy, singing about what he loves best. Working cowboys in today’s world are unique on their own, but being genuine in a day when even reality television programs are set up and staged is even more refreshing, and R.W.’s audiences and fans appreci- ate that. Along the way R.W. has performed all over the United States including The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

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