Jonathan McReynolds is a Dove Award-winning and Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated gospel singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Chicago, IL. At just 28, Jonathan’s music has grown from dorm rooms to Christian music’s biggest stages over the course of three full length albums and one EP, making fans of music icons from Stevie Wonder, Nicki Minaj, and Tori Kelly to gospel giants like CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and Kirk Franklin, who dubbed him “the future of gospel music.”   Jonathan’s latest, “Make Room,” released this past March, is both a graceful reminder of what makes Jonathan’s music so special and a bold foot forward in the artist’s career. Recorded live in Chicago in May 2017, the album follows Jonathan, his band, and an impressive roster of guest artists through a spirited, inspired, and elastic live set. Under Jonathan’s spellbinding performance and masterful songwriting, the live recording becomes an instrument all its own, as Jonathan navigates moments of inspired spontaneity as easily and confidently as the rehearsed. The album has spawned the singles “Cycles” and “Not Lucky, I’m Loved,” which became his first Billboard #1 Single upon its release in October 2017. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart, as well as #2 on Top Christian/Gospel Albums, and broke the mainstream at #27 on overall Top Albums and #97 on the Hot 200.   The concert recording that would become “Make Room” also became the basis for an hour-long TV special called “Jonathan McReynolds: Make Room” which was broadcast nationally on TV One later in March. The special intertwines video of selections from “Make Room” with behind-the-scenes looks at the making of McReynolds’s instant classic album.   “My albums are about being authentic and genuine, pure and transparent. That’s who I try to be as a person,” he says. “I’m direct, I’m blunt. I’m not a fan of church clichés and 'Christian-ese'. [My music] is concerned with showing others and reminding myself how the Faith doesn’t just fit every part of life, but should frame every part of life.”   Jonathan currently holds his Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary and is currently an adjunct member of the Columbia College faculty on top of his work as an official contributor to Huffington Post and the founder of Elihu Nation, a nonprofit organization that promotes wisdom and recently awarded $9k in scholarships.   His appeal stretches across generational, cultural, and musical lines. It is shown in the buzzworthy performances that have marked his last four years including BET Celebration of Gospel with India.Arie, Essence Fest (2014, 2015), 106 & Park, Stellar Awards (2014, 2015, 2018), Joyful Noise, Revolt TV Live, and the Dove Awards. In addition to headlining monster shows as far as Oslo, London, and Port-of-Spain, Jonathan has toured with India Arie and Lalah Hathaway.  

THE SHELBY 5 BIOGRAPHY The Shelby 5 is a versatile group that presents a blend of pop and urban-infused worship through the use of free-flowing melodies that encourage the soul. Hailing from metro Detroit, the quintet has entertained audiences with engaging songs. The close-knit siblings work to promote unity through song by delivering an inspirational message that crosses age, race, cultural, and religious barriers. They were recently afforded the opportunity to participate in the hit television show, "Preachers of Detroit", and performed at the 2015 Annual Stellar Awards. The Shelby 5 wish to represent Christ with a fresh new sound, creative style, and youthful flavor!

Jason pastors the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church, a thriving ministry in Randallstown, Maryland; however he is one of the most recognized voices in gospel music and is considered to possess a rare gift in the Body of Christ as he releases the power of the presence of  God. Jason established his vocal status and exceptional anointing in 2005 with the release of his first solo project, “I Shall Live”. Not only a gifted voice, but a gifted song writer, the songs written for this project propelled Jason onto the industry watch list. Marvin Sapp's title track to the platinum recording “Thirsty” was composed by Jason.  The highly anticipated “Shifting the Atmosphere” project, which was released May 22, 2013, gives insight to its audience with the application of Praise and Worship. Jason has also received a Stellar Award for Praise and Worship CD of the year in 2013. Jason considers one of his greatest accomplishments to be his family, wife Tonya, and children Jaelyn, and Jason Christopher.

Chicago native Travele Judon has always had a love for the art of performing. As a child, Travele participated in theater, concert and marching band, as well as tap dance. With the idea of becoming an over the top entertainer, in 2007 Travele’s love for God and family entertainment led him to become a clean comedian. Travele’s clean comedy career has taken off with performances all over the U.S. His first tour, The Vision, The Venture, and The Victory Tour, kicked off in Memphis, TN and would go through 22 cities ending in Travele’s home town of Chicago, IL. Travele also toured on the Saved and Lovin’ It Tour, opening for Mary Mary, Tye Tribett, Vickie Winans, and R&B singer Jeremih. In 2016, Travele starred in a pilot, The Travele Show, a sitcom about a popular standup comedian juggling the perfect family life and the mainstream comedy industry. Most recently, he can be seen on Food Networks hit series, Worst Cooks in America, premiering this January.