Nick Swardson is known for being a triple threat: comedian, actor, and writer/producer. This comedic genius began his craft at the age of 16 in his high school’s improving comedy club. At age 18, Nick began stand-up comedy by attending open mic nights at a comedy club called Acme Comedy Co. in Minneapolis. In addition to his stand-up career,... read full bio
David Sanborn has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school and has worked in many musical genres. David is thought to be one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time the world over. His solo blends of jazz with instrumental pop and R&B has inspired countless other musicians. David earned his first Grammy Award in... read full bio
Drive-By Truckers are an alternative country band which formed in Athens, Georgia, United States in 1996. Currently, the band consists of Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley, David Barbe, John Neff, Jay Gonzalez and Brad Morgan . Cooley and Hood are the only original members of the band remaining. Among the band’s former members are Jason Isbell, who left the band in... read full bio
Soul Asylum is an American alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, that consists of members Dave Pirner, Michael Bland, Winston Roye and Ryan Smith. The band is best known for their Grammy Award winning single “Runaway Train”, which peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard charts. Over the years, Soul Asylum has released 11 studio albums and two EPs.... read full bio
Derek Hough is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. Best known for his work on Dancing with the Stars, where he has won a record of six seasons, Hough’s professional Latin and ballroom dance enthralls audiences across the nation. Nominated nine times for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, Hough has won two of the awards. He has... read full bio
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound has been described as Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition. Minus The Bear has released four EPs and five albums: Highly Refined Pirates, Menos el Oso, Planet of... read full bio
Rock group Switchfoot hails from San Diego and is renowned for their pop sensibilities, upbeat live shows, and layered sound. Hard-charging guitar riffs, synthesizers, and electronic experiments are all mixed together in the band's music, which is frequently counterbalanced with softer ballads. With their 2003 album The Beautiful Letdown, Switchfoot broke into the public after becoming well-known in the Christian rock... read full bio
After successfully co-creating and co-hosting Comedy Centrals The Man Show"" Adam Carolla has become somewhat of an expert on men. Carolla with counterpart Jimmy Kimmel created a show that simply celebrates all things male. Carolla developed the character ""Mr. Birchum, Wood Shop Teacher"" for Los Angeles radio KROQ's ""Kevin and Bean"" show and ""Mr. Birchum"" soon became one of the... read full bio
Ozomatli is best known for their fusion of Latin, hip-hop, salsa, cumbia, funk and meringue. The band is from Los Angeles and has a reputation to be culture mashers. The multi-racial crew in LA, the band has released several full-length studio albums to spread their message of peace, communication and understanding through the music. The proud LA band also... read full bio
Philadelphia native Taalib Johnson a.k.a Musiq Soulchild, is a soul artist whose unique style blends R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Hip Hop, creating a sound unlike any other. I consider myself a soul artist because it encompasses all genres of music!"" Musiq states I like to make music that means something to people, nowadays there are so many... read full bio
"Boundaries—age, genre or otherwise—don’t hamper an artist like Sierra. She’s already earned considerable respect in the bluegrass world, the IBMA’s voting members having nominated her for no fewer than five awards over three years—there’s a good chance she’ll be the first woman to win the mandolin category. But as a player, a singer and a songwriter, she also has remarkable... read full bio
Tangerine Dream, this seven-time Grammy nominated European band, is a singular phenomenon. As an instrumental band, using just high-end modern technology, simultaneously surrounded by a strong rock-n-roll identity, they will hardly fit into any given musical pigeonhole. Many have tried to copy what became known after years as "The Tangerine Dream Sound" - so far absolutely unsuccessfully. They always had... read full bio
Ashton Shepherd writes in a style that is as refreshing and direct as her personality. Her bell-like voice chimes with innocence on the charming rural celebration “Sounds So Good.” She’s a feisty, fun country gal on the loose “I Like Being Single” and “Not Right Now.” “Old Memory That Don’t Remember Me” and “Whiskey Won the Battle” are classic-sounding “weeper”... read full bio
K-Ci & JoJo are an American R&B duo. They had their first number one hit on their hands as guest artists in 2Pac's R&B song ""How Do U Want It"", which was certified double Platinum. When the brothers released their first full album, Love Always, they had a triple Platinum hit. It peaked at number six on the US charts,... read full bio
Actor, musician, and songwriter Darren Criss has a deep love for his craft. In the television series "Glee," he is most known for playing Blaine Anderson, a flamboyant and openly homosexual student from a rival glee club. In his first episode, Criss gave Glee's biggest-ever performance of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," which debuted at number one on Billboard for the... read full bio
Delta Burke is an actress, best known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women, which ran for five seasons. She received two Emmy nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in this role. Much of Delta's time now is spent designing clothing and managing her New York company, Delta Burke Design. As someone who... read full bio
Barbara Carrera is a film and television actress, as well as a talented artist. She is best known for her role as Fatima Blush, in the Sean Connery James Bond film, Never Say Never Again. The Golden Globe-nominated actress was also on the prime time soap opera, Dallas. Carrera has appeared on the pages and covers of magazines such as... read full bio
Former professional baseball player, Mark McGwire is considered one of the most powerful hitters in baseball history. He received many honors and awards during his fifteen-year career. McGwire played for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He made a strong entrance at the majors, earning the American League Rookie of the Year and just a few years later,... read full bio
Nicholas Graham is a Canadian businessman and founder of the very popular brand Joe Boxer. Graham changed the face of fashion with his simple underwear company, when it sounded turned into one of America’s most popular lifestyle brands. Graham’s official title at the company is not just founder, but also CUO, which is Chief Underpants Officer. The company grew to... read full bio
Peter Lynch is vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, the investment advisor arm of Fidelity Investments and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Lynch was portfolio manager of Fidelity Magellan Fund, which was the best performing fund in the world under his leadership . When he took over Magellan Fund, it had... read full bio
