Based on the popular book by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, the film’s title comes from a popular golfing term meaning a do-over or receiving a second shot. The message of “The Mulligan” reminds us that second chances are only one shot away.
From producer Rick Eldridge (“Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius,” “The Ultimate Gift,” “The Running of the Sahara”), “The Mulligan” has an all-star cast including Eric Close (TV’s “Nashville”), entertainer Pat Boone, PGA champion Tom Lehman, and broadcasting legend Jim Nantz, who attended the movie’s premiere just hours after calling the national broadcast of the NCAA Men’s National Championship basketball game.
“It was such a great surprise to have someone want to use my song on a movie,” Cade Thompson shares. “The premiere was great to be part of and to perform at while getting to meet legends in the entertainment world as well as new upcoming talent. When Pat Boone looked at my shoes said, ‘You know, I started all that with the white bucks shoes back in the day. Maybe you will start a new trend with your two tones!’” Boone had his own illustrious career that spans the decades, including his hit song “Love Letters” from 1957, which hit No. 1 on the pop charts.
Thompson with Jim Nantz
ABOUT CADE THOMPSON: Red Street Records artist Cade Thompson is an energetic and soulful contemporary Christian music artist with a sound that appeals to believers and mainstream pop audiences alike. His effortless style promotes his personal musical influences, which draw heavily from the church. Thompson also has an admirable ability to transform his thoughts and faith into a powerful collection of melodies and lyrics that inspire people of all ages to step into all that God has for them.
Thompson has had an affinity with music since his toddler days when a preschool teacher noticed him frequently harmonizing early on, which eventually progressed through piano, guitar, and drum lessons. After joining the youth worship team in sixth grade, a music mentor came into his life who emphasized the importance of seeking God through the Bible outside of a worship setting. This understanding placed Thompson on a deeper course of encountering the love of the Father and seeking His presence more intently. In these early teen years, he knew God was calling him into music ministry and giving him opportunities to grow in that calling.
God has continued to reveal Thompson’s heart, the outpouring has resulted in a strong connection to his generation sonically and lyrically. Shortly after finishing high school, he moved to Nashville, where he signed with Red Street Records, an independent Christian label founded by Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus. In February of 2020, Thompson made waves across the Christian music community with the release of his debut single, “Provider,” and that August he earned his first Top 20 Billboard single with his second single, “Every Step of the Way.”
