Babbie Mason facts for kids

Babbie Mason (born February 1, 1955) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She is also a writer and a TV talk-show host. Babbie teaches songwriting at Point University and Lee University.

Babbie's father was a Baptist pastor. Her family has been involved in ministry for at least five generations. Babbie started playing the piano for her church in 1964. She also directed the choir at her father's church.

Babbie Mason's Early Life and Career

Before becoming a famous singer, Babbie Mason was a teacher in Michigan. In 1980, she moved to Georgia. There, she continued her teaching job.

In 1984, Babbie decided to focus on her music career. The next year, she won top awards. She won for both songwriting and singing at a big Christian music event. In 1988, Babbie signed her first record deal. This was with Word Records in Nashville, Tennessee.

Babbie Mason's Music Journey

Babbie Mason taught music at East Cobb Middle School in the early 1980s. She later wrote many popular songs. These include "Each One, Reach One" and "A World of Difference."

Some of her songs are now sung regularly in churches. Songs like "All Rise," "With All My Heart," and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" are very well known. "All Rise" was one of the most recorded Christian songs in the 1990s.

In 1996, Babbie released an album called Heritage of Faith. It featured a special version of "Amazing Grace." This song included parts of sermons from her late father. The album also had "Stop by the Church." This song won Babbie a Dove Award. She even sang a duet with her mother on this album.

In 1999, Babbie signed with Spring Hill Music Group. She then released the album No Better Place. This album included the song "The House That Love Built." Babbie wrote this song with her friend Cheryl Rogers.

Babbie Mason's music mixes different styles. She blends pop, praise songs, and soulful gospel. She also made an album called Timeless (2001). This album had a 1940s feel, like music from Billie Holiday. One song on it was "Theme on the 37th (He Can Work It Out)." Another was "Black and Blue," which Babbie wrote about racism.

Performances and Appearances

Babbie Mason has performed for U.S. presidents, including Jimmy Carter. She has also sung at Billy Graham's large events. She often appears with Bill and Gloria Gaither. They perform at big concerts like Praise Gathering. She has also been on their best-selling projects. One of these was the Grammy Award-winning Kennedy Center Homecoming (1999). Babbie also attends Christian women's conferences. She has been a popular guest on the Women of Faith tour.

Books and Television

Babbie Mason has written two books. They are Treasures of Heaven in the Stuff of Earth (2000) and FaithLift: Put Wings to Your Faith Walk and Soar" (2003). She also hosts a TV talk show called Babbie's House. This show is broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia. It reaches people across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.

Helping Others in Music

Babbie Mason helps new singers and songwriters. She holds an event every year called the Babbie Mason Music Conference International. She also teaches songwriting as a professor. She teaches at Atlanta Christian College and Lee University.

Babbie Mason's Family Life

Babbie Mason lives on a farm in Carroll County, Georgia. She has been married to her husband, Charles, for over forty-three years. They have two sons.

Babbie Mason's Albums

• 1988: Carry On
• 1990: With All My Heart
• 1991: A World of Difference
• 1992: Comfort and Joy
• 1993: Standing in the Gap
• 1996: Heritage of Faith
• 1997: Praise Celebration
• 1999: No Better Place
• 2000: The Finest Hour
• 2001: Timeless
• 2004: Right Where You Are
• 2006: All the Best
• 2007: Everything
• 2013: This I Know for Sure
• 2017: Hymns and Blessings