Cake's musical palette includes touches of folk, hip-hop, soul, funk and country, topped with a thick layer of irony. The wry humor of Cake's lyrics has been interpreted as smugness, defensiveness or just plain insignificance by some. The band formed in Sacramento. They released their first album, self-financed Motorcade of Generosity, featuring the song Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle," which quickly... read full bio

Their performances astounding, and diversity unparalleled, these three revered musicians are not actually natives of the Golden State." The California Guitar Trio (CGT) is Bert Lams from Belgium, Hideyo Moriya from Japan, and Paul Richards from Utah. Together, their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as is the wide range of instrumental music the group renders... everything from unique originals to dazzling,... read full bio

A groundbreaking blues/rock band, their niche in music history was secured with their performances at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. For 44 years, they have played everything from motorcycle festivals to charity shows, while recording 34 albums and selling millions of records. Canned Heat has had three #1 worldwide hits that continue to... read full bio

Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian recording artist and singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia. In 2007, she placed third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol, and was a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour. Shortly after competing on Idol, she signed to Fontana and MapleMusic, and released her debut album, Tug of War, in 2008. Three... read full bio

Singer-songwriter and '70s icon Carly Simon found that her breast cancer diagnosis in 1997 gave her life a focal point. I feel stronger and more vital than ever," she told the New York Daily News. "When you actually have a battle, it's better than when you don't know who to fight."... read full bio

Carole Bayer Sager's songbook spans almost 40 years and contains some of the period's most popular and successful songs. From the Grammy-winning "That's What Friends Are For," the Oscar-winning "Arthur's Theme," and the Oscar-nominated "The Prayer," to "Don't Cry Out Loud" and "On My Own," Carole's songs have become pop standards. Honors for her work include an Academy Award,... read full bio

Fueled by hit singles I'm Not Over and Show Me What I'm Looking For, Carolina Liar blanketed both radio and television, generating nationwide airplay at modern rock and alternative while also appearing in shows such as The Vampire Diaries, American Idol, Gossip Girl, The Hills, and many more (MTV actually licensed their entire 2008 album, Coming To Terms). Spotlighted as... read full bio

She began playing the piano at five, learned the clarinet, flute and saxophone while in high school, then later accomplished the mandolin and guitar. Johnson also focused on singing and songwriting. Johnson continues to write music for other artists, including SheDaisy, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea and Patty Loveless. Her first two singles,"Georgia" and "Complicated," reached No. 1 on the Canadian... read full bio

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain released their first album in 9/06 and was an immediate success debuting at #11 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Album Chart. Just over a month later, the single Seven Miles From Wichita hit the #1 spot on Sirius Radio's Bluegrass Top 40. The album was produced by fiddle player extraordinaire, Jim Van Cleve of the... read full bio

Casey James from American Idol 2010" came in third place in Season 9 of the FOX reality singing competition. Casey James auditioned in Denver, Colorado. Casey James sang "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" by John Mayer for his audition. Kara DioGuardi and Victoria Beckham had Casey James let down his hair and take off his shirt after he finished... read full bio

Cassadee Pope is a singer-songwriter and musician, and winner of the third season of NBC's The Voice. She is the youngest and first female contestant to win. Pope's blind audition for The Voice caused all four judges to turn their chairs/ She ultimately picked Blake Shelton as her coach. Prior to embarking on her solo career, Pope fronted the pop... read full bio

The voice is more visual than audible; shaded, iridescent, tangible, substantial. It seems to flow effortlessly. Her development can be tracked through her discography. From the standards on Blue Skies to the Grammy-winning projects New Moon Daughter and Loverly, to the combination of originals and interpretations played by a collection of Mississippi and New York musicians on both the 2001... read full bio

For decades, his has been the voice that has carried us through the darkness. One of the most influential and successful singer-songwriters of the last 40 years, Yusuf has provided the perfect salve for a troubled world--a beautifully nuanced, warm voice shielding us against harsh, turbulent times bringing songs of truth and hope. As Cat Stevens, he sold more... read full bio

Charice looks like any other teenager: pretty, petite and filled with non stop energy. But when the sweet-faced teenager opens her mouth to sing the audience quite literally gasps. Born and raised in the Philippines, Charice's talent was discovered at age 4. By age 7, she was competing in local contests and belting out songs. In 2007, a web-savvy fan... read full bio

Charley Pride's first single hit the airwaves in January 1966 and just like that his star was on the rise. Within a short period of time "The Snakes Crawl at Night" was climbing the charts with his "Before I Met You" closing in on its tail. Charley Pride has always set his own goals. One of those goals was to... read full bio

Like the State of Texas, Charlie Daniels is partly Western and partly Southern. His signature bullrider hat and belt buckle, his lifestyle on the Twin Pines Ranch, and his love of horses, cowboy lore and the heroes of championship rodeo, Western movies, and Louis L'Amour novels, identify Charlie Daniels as a Westerner. A lumberjack son and a Southerner, his music-rock,... read full bio

Charlotte Church has garnered worldwide acclaim for offering audiences something completely unique. It's a quality that comes across not only in the dynamics and diversity of her repertoire - which includes Broadway musicals, opera, chamber music, Gaelic airs and pop songs - but in the captivating charm and poise of this Welsh singing sensation. With International record sales topping 10... read full bio

CHAZZ PALMINTERI earned high praise and an Academy Award® nomination for his performance in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway." He won accolades for his performance in "A Bronx Tale," for which he also wrote the screen adaptation. He was cast opposite Robert DeNiro, who chose the script for his directorial debut. His additional credits include, "Analyze This," "Hurlyburly," "The Perez... read full bio

Singer, rapper, and songwriter Cher Lloyd is already a star in her native U.K. thanks to a string of buzzed-about performances on Britain's The X Factor, a No. 1 debut single - Swagger Jagger, and a well-received album - Sticks & Stones - that shot to No. 4 on the UK chart. With the May 2012 release of her first... read full bio

Their 1997 release, Zoot Suit Riot, went Double Platinum and catapulted swing music back onto American popular radio. In the intervening years the upbeat danceable anthem, Zoot Suit Riot, has become one of the most fun modern swing dance hits of all time. The Cherry Poppin' Daddies bring the energy of the ultimate fun party band, mixing it up... read full bio