Corina Smith is a gifted pop artist hailing from Caracas, Venezuela. Smith, a Latin pop specialist, has become famous for captivating audiences with her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics. Her music is captivating and thrilling because it blends traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary pop influences. Smith is known for her captivating singing voice and powerful song lyrics that deal with universal... read full bio
Tricia Rose is a renowned American sociologist and author who has made a significant impact in the field of hip hop studies. Born on October 18, 1962, she is a pioneering scholar in the examination of the intersection of pop music and gender. Tricia Rose's works have been instrumental in shaping the way that hip hop is understood and analyzed... read full bio
Lifehouse has spent their entire career juggling two different personas: loud live rock and roll band and radio-ready song writers. The group was founded in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1990s, and in 2000, they gained international notoriety with the publication of their critically acclaimed debut album, No Name Face. Their debut single, "Hanging by a Moment," peaked at... read full bio
American comedian, actor, writer, and musician Paul Reiser is well-known for his many talents, which have made him a well-liked figure in the entertainment world. Reiser, who was born in New York City on March 30, 1957, has made a lasting impression on comedy and television because to his distinct wit, approachable humor, and obvious charm. In the 1980s, Reiser began... read full bio
Michelle Branch began singing at the young age of three, and signed with Maverick Records when she was eighteen. Her first major-label album, titled The Spirit Room, was released soon after. Michelle's hit single “Everywhere” gained tons of success and won Michelle an MTV Video Music Award in the Viewer's Choice category. The album was certified double Platinum by the... read full bio
Surrounded by show biz vets from such an early age, it was inevitable that Patti Austin would find herself on stage with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Ray Bolger and, after high school, touring with the great Harry Belafonte. This led to numerous television appearances, more solo recordings and an international tour as a headlining club singer. She... read full bio
Mario is a Grammy-nominated RnB singer, dancer, model and actor signed to J Records. His cover of Biz Markie's "Just a Friend" catapulted him to fame and rose to number one on the charts. Mario released his self-titled debut album to critical and commercial success, with it selling over 96,000 copies in its first week. He released his second album... read full bio
A star of stage and screen, Matthew Morrison has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe awards, as well as won a Satellite Award for his role on Glee. Morrison most notably starred in Glee, Fox’s hit musical comedy series. In the show, Morrison starred as Will Schuester, an optimistic high school teacher who tries to refuel his own... read full bio
Shawn Randolph ‘Randy’ Houser is an American country music artist. While signed to Universal South Records, he charted the single “Anything Goes”. It was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard country singles chart and the title track to his debut album of the same name, which also produced his first Top 10 hit, “Boots On”. His second album, “They... read full bio
The Eli Young Band is more than a band. With three No. 1 hits under their belt, as well as a Grammy nomination and an Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year for their hit Crazy Girl, the Eli Young Band approached their second Republic Nashville album, 10,000 Towns, with a sense of confidence and purpose. Crazy... read full bio
Post-disco and post-punk music were collectively referred to as Parliament-Funkadelic. A lot of different artists, like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Otis Redding, and Sly Stone, influenced the band. George Clinton is the main driving force behind P-Funk and a musician, songwriter, bandleader, and producer. In their early years, Parliament and Funkadelic both had the same group of musicians playing different... read full bio
Spoon is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. Spoon began when Britt Daniel formed a punk/pop project with Wendel Stivers, guitarist for (another Austin band) Sincola. Together with Andy Maguire on bass and Jim Eno on drums, the group took fruition. The band's single, “The Way We Get By”, appeared in the movie, Stranger Than Fiction, as well as... read full bio
Tower of Power is a unique breed of musicians who have succeeded in capturing the attention of music fans of all ages and backgrounds all around the world. Their distinctive sound is a true reflection of soul music, and they offer it with an uncommon level of sincerity and purity. Their music is well-liked in a variety of places, from... read full bio
Rufus Wainwright is the son of singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (of the McGarrigle Sisters). He began playing piano at the age of six. By thirteen, he was touring the U.S. with his sister, mother and aunt; they were billed as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. When he was fourteen, his song “I’m A-Runnin’” was nominated for a... read full bio
Actress Jackie Burns, who performs on both coasts, is the longest-running Elphaba on Broadway in the musical Wicked. She serves as the brand's spokesperson and appears in print and television advertisements. Additionally, she performed as Elphaba on the National Tour, for which she was nominated for an Irene Award. She took Idina Menzel's place in the Tony Award-winning national tour... read full bio
Jane Krakowski is an American actress and singer, best known for her performance as Elaine Vassal on Ally McBeal, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Another notable role of hers was as Jenna Maroney on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, for which she was nominated for four Emmy Awards. She has been nominated for three Emmy... read full bio
The Texas-based Christian contemporary music group Sixpence None the Richer was formed in the early 1990s when guitarist Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash (then Lee Bingham) during a church retreat. The band was named after a section from C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. The band, which was originally a trio with bassist T.J. Behling rounding out the lineup, put out... read full bio
The four friends from Boston were aware of how far they had come as a group after spending three years on the road in support of Boys Like Girls, which has sold over 700,000 copies to date, been certified gold by the RIAA, and produced the top ten Top 40 radio hit "The Great Escape." They gave their fans a... read full bio
Matisyahu is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop beat-boxing sounds, Matisyahu's single, King Without a Crown, was a Top 40 hit in the US. Since 2004, he has released several studio and live albums, and DVDs featuring live concerts. Through his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell,... read full bio
Delbert McClinton is a legend among music aficionados, for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock & roll. McClinton's career began in the late '50s. McClinton resurgence earned him more widespread respect from the public at large and the Grammy committee. McClinton quickly became an accomplished harmonica player and found plenty of work on the local club scene.... read full bio
