The legendary Leonard Cohen was a legendary folk singer whose songs are still very much enjoyed to this day. While we’ll never get to experience a live performance from Leonard, there are many artists who appreciate his contributions to music and celebrate his sound with their own covers. One of these bands is Bird on the Wall, a Leonard Cohen... read full bio
Billy Ray Brown is a world-famous former professional golfer. After winning he 1982 NCAA Championship amateur win, he played throughout the 80s and 90s during the PGA Tours, when he took home three tour wins. The first was the Canon Greater Harford Open tournament in July of 1991. The second was in May of 1992 and that was the GTE... read full bio
Bikini Trill is a Los Angeles-native band consisting of singer Lauren 'LJ' Johnson, Kourosh 'Roach' Poursalehi on bass, and Tony Stern on guitar. They made their SXSW debut in 2017, which helped grab them a bunch of attention and grow their adoring fanbase. Bikini Trill then went on their very first tour across the nation, opening for bands like The... read full bio
Bruce Vilanch has had quite the career, starting as an entertainment reporter and working his way up to one of the most prolific and celebrated comedy writers out there. There’s a good chance you’ve heard that name and a great chance you’ve seen his face, whether you put two and two together or not. As one of the most sought-after... read full bio
Belles mixes together the traditional themes of country music and turns them on their heads from the perspectives of feminism and badassery with vocals as magnificent as the dirt of her native Nebraska. Through her melodies, she pierces your heart with her inherent charm and charisma. Belles' songs reflect tales of familial relationships, heartbreak and adversity with a variety of deeper meanings.... read full bio
Byron Kennedy's comedy career took off after he was encouraged to leave behind a highly successful profession in radio and the music industry. He went from open mic nights to featured in Las Vegas and other places. Following that inclination as an adult, Kennedy swiftly established a prosperous radio career, earning Howard Stern's acclaim and the moniker "The Leonardo DaVinci of Radio."... read full bio
Byron Kennedy, a former radio executive and music business professional, is now making a name for himself in the world of comedy. Born in Arizona, Kennedy was drawn to comedy from a young age, memorizing and performing routines from Smothers Brothers records at a party at the Elks Lodge with his brother. As an adult, Kennedy built a successful career... read full bio
In an astonishingly short amount of time, Bella Taylor-Smith's remarkable voice has gone from being crystalline and private to endlessly supple and warm, making it one of the most recognizable new sounds on Australian airwaves. She creates her most profound embrace to yet with the six-track immersive EP "Look Me In The Eyes," which is piled like clouds. From the soulful... read full bio
Like so many of his favorite musicians (Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Steve Lacy, Zach Bryan, and Maggie Rogers), Ben Goldsmith is a singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York, whose multifaceted talent transcends format and genre. His passion for music began when his violin teacher noticed he had impeccable pitch. He has since studied jazz guitar at Mannes College of Music... read full bio
On his way to and from his dad's house, Bay Turner would listen to a mixtape at the gas station, which sparked his initial passion for music. When Turner was a baby, his parents were divorced, and his father went to the Texas Hill Country. As a result, he spent every weekend taking a car ride with his father. On that... read full bio
2017 TOPIC LIST WORLD AFFAIRS: Future In Sight - Based on Barry H. Minkin's best selling book of the same title, this presentation highlights the most important global trends in business, demographics, lifestyles, technology, world affairs and politics. Globalization Lessons -Globalization has been called the most important trend since the Industrial Revolution. Join Barry as he shares lessons learned by major corporations... read full bio
In 1996, at age 43, Becky went back to school while working a full-time job to get her college degree.Three months later she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer and was given a 60% chance to survive past five years. She jokes that she is thankful her doctors were wrong because it took her SEVEN years to graduate. She... read full bio
Brian Free and Assurance is a Southern gospel group that consists of members Brian Free, Bill Shivers, and Mike Rogers. Since their start in the early 1990’s, the Gospel group has been led by Brian Free but has consisted of different members over the years such as Randy Crawford and Jeremy Lile. Free has been one of the biggest names... read full bio
Bipolar Sunshine is a British singer from England. Originally a part of the Manchester band, Kid British, Bipolar Sunshine decided to start his solo career. His debut EP, ‘Aesthetics’, became iTunes’ free single of the week. His single, ‘Where Did the Love Go’, was featured on BBC Radio 1’s playlist, and ‘Deckchairs on the Moon’ charted at number 85 in... read full bio
Author and speaker Benjamin Windle provides insight and workable answers to the pressing cultural issues facing the current generation. He helps individuals rethink Christian faith in contemporary secular world by speaking to the fundamental struggles we all face. Benjamin presents the Dear God podcast on K-Love and serves as a thought leader for some of the most reputable Christian businesses in... read full bio
Finding Passion and Purpose in Life - The Six Steps - Whether you are working for corporate America, enrolled in college or raising a family, continuing to find Passion and Purpose in Life becomes more and more difficult. Brent Scarpo's program has been presented for numerous corporations, colleges, universities and associations. Participants leave the program revitalized, renewed with a powerful... read full bio
SmartMouth Communications Founder and Principal Beth Noymer Levine is a Communication and Public Speaking Coach who is emerging as one of the country's leading voices on how to prepare and deliver speeches and presentations that actually work for both the audience and the speaker. Her methodology raises awareness around the unconscious tendency of speakers to be egocentric versus audience-centric and... read full bio
Bonnie Prince Billy goes a man with many hats and, with that, a man of many names: Joseph Will Oldham, Palace Flophouse, Palace Brothers, Palace Music, Palace Songs, and of course Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Not only is he a singer-songwriter covering a wide range of genres (country rock, freak folk, gothic country, lo-fi, folk, alternative country, and classic country), but... read full bio
Barney Saltzberg is an award-winning children's book writer/illustrator and singer/songwriter. He has written and illustrated over twenty books, and Shari Lewis has recorded his songs for episodes of the PBS show Arthur. Barney travels around the country inspiring children and teachers of all ages, visiting elementary schools and teaching a class on writing, while illustrating children's books at UCLA. His... read full bio
Brian Callihan is a country artist who originated from the southeast side of Georgia. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his lifelong dream of being a country music artist, and his talent has certainly earned his recognition in the industry. A couple of years after the move to Nashville, he landed a music deal with Word Entertainment. Since then,... read full bio
