The music of Bayside Church, a multi-campus, non-denominational organization based in Sacramento, California, is known as Thrive Worship. Thrive Worship, a collaboration between Integrity Music and seven different campuses' worth of varied vocalists and musicians, aims to broaden their artistic horizons while maintaining a consistent core message and enthusiasm. Thrive Worship is a group of individuals from a variety of... read full bio
Codie Prevost, a six-time winner of the Saskatchewan Country Music Association's "Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year" award and a four-time nominee for the Canadian Country Music Association, discovered early on that a strong work ethic would pay off. Some of the biggest names in country music, such as Garth Brooks, Florida Georgia Line, Joe Nichols, Jason Aldean, Big &... read full bio
In 1993, Karen Lunn believed she had accomplished something remarkable when she won the AIG Women's Open at the Woburn Duke's Course. In order to win the title, the 27-year-old Australian achieved a crushing triumph. Lunn prevailed by eight strokes, which remains the third-largest margin of victory in history. Even after twenty-eight years, Lunn remains in awe of her achievement. Lunn, one... read full bio
Michi is a singer and composer from the Latinx community who lives outside of Los Angeles. Her debut album, released on Stones Throw, combines the rhythm of funk and soul from the 1970s and 1980s with R&B from the MTV diva period. "If You Want Me" and "There's No Heaven" are two of the singles that have been released thus far. Michi... read full bio
The Covasettes could not have foreseen what would happen if you had asked them what they expected to be doing when they first met at university. Today, the guys have accomplished a lot, including selling out performances all over the nation, receiving over 12 million streams, and taking center stage at festivals in the UK and abroad, to mention a... read full bio
Culturally diverse Kānaka Maoli singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker is originally from Wailuku, Maui, but currently resides in Portland. She is a strong proponent of the storytelling power of song and strives to speak to the heart and intellect in all that she produces. Her voice, lyrics, melodies, and harmonies are simultaneously unpolished and polished, personal yet approachable, evocative and eerie. Heavyweight Heavyweight... read full bio
Ella Thompson is a songwriter and performer whose work spans both modern and vintage soul genres. Themes of belonging, both global and microscopic, are explored throughout Ella's songs. She challenges her audience to reflect on the breadth of human feeling and the interdependence of all things. Renee Geyer, an Australian soul icon, was Ella's mentor as a youngster and accompanied her... read full bio
James Emmanuel's father, a Nigerian preacher, saw that his son needed some stability in the face of adolescence and gently encouraged him to pursue music. He found his passion for singing when he joined the church's gospel choir. He assumed responsibility for providing for his mother at the age of sixteen following the death of his father. His passion for... read full bio
The story of Timothy Wayne, a budding country music musician from Franklin, Tennessee, is steeped in a family that fostered his great passion for the genre. From the traditional sounds of Waylon Jennings, George Strait, and Randy Travis to the modern flare of Dierks Bentley and his biggest inspiration, Tim McGraw, he has developed an own style that combines the... read full bio
The Band Loula infuses their instantly captivating country with a swampy and eerie acoustic sound, embodying the earth and grit of North Georgia. Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons, two closest friends and independent artists, aimed to inspire a fresh style. The duo, who are signed to Warner Music Nashville and are working with Grammy-winning Brothers Osborne's John Osborne, have a... read full bio
Kayley Green, a native of Florence, South Carolina, has always known that country music is where she wants to go in life. She has known deep down that she would give the world a voice for as long as she can remember. She has a natural charisma that is impossible to replicate, and she has connected with audiences since her... read full bio
Take a musical adventure with London, Ontario's Thunder Queens, a teen trio consisting of Violet, Lola, and Clara. The band isn't hesitant to experiment and expand their sound, creating a blend of grunge with a gloom undertone and onyx-toned punk with fiery multi-part harmonies. They evoke the urgency of The Runaways, the ground-shaking range of Black Sabbath, and the joyful... read full bio
The singer-songwriter Esha Tewari is an independent folk performer. Esha composes all of her songs in her bedroom, emphasizing melody and lyrics. She enjoys improvising and feels that songs should be authentically her own, based on her experiences as a young girl and stories told from other people's viewpoints. Esha became well-known thanks to her self-released song "beautiful boy." Esha mostly performs... read full bio
Born and reared in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brooke Lee started performing in bands when he was fifteen years old. Brooke left for Nashville to seek a career in country music on the day she turned twenty-one. Since coming to Nashville, Brooke has been working with Spirit Music Publishing in songwriting rooms, polishing her craft while performing on the road with... read full bio
As a devoted husband, father, pastor, author, and evangelist, Keenan Clark has dedicated his life to spreading the unwavering word of the gospel. Keenan's son, August, and wife, Beth, are his favorite travel companions. Keenan's affection for the local church stems from the fact that he has been a PK since day one. For 15 years, he devotedly worked at... read full bio
Phoenix-based pair With their fusion of various musical styles and influences, the Kruse Brothers—Miles and Chandler Kruse—are revolutionizing country music. The brothers, who have classical music roots, give it a distinctive flavor by incorporating rock and blues components. Josh Johnson on electric guitar and bass, Casey Barras on drums, and Mike Griffith on lead electric guitar make up their excellent... read full bio
BLACKGOLD's vintage nu metal sound and intriguing anonymity have caused a sensation when they burst onto the scene just two years ago. In addition to working with FEVER 333 and Hyro The Hero, they have landed tours with heavyweights like LIMP BIZKIT and SKINDRED, appeared on legendary festivals like Download, Graspop, Rock For People, Copenhell, and more. They have also... read full bio
Chef Ron Duprat is well recognized for being one of the top contestants on "Top Chef" on Bravo TV, on Food Network, Iron Chef America, Bar Rescue, and defeating Bobby Flay. Duprat astounded judges with its unusual flavors during that season's competition in Las Vegas by fusing French accents with rich Caribbean heritage ingredients. Duprat appeared on the View, The Today Show,... read full bio
As a reviewer, media commentator, and guest host, Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic. He joined NPR from the Tampa Bay Times newspaper in Florida, where he worked for almost 20 years as a TV/Media Critic and in other capacities. In addition to being a member of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies' National Advisory Board, he teaches... read full bio
Jesh is a founder and anthropologist who focuses on the creation and transmission of data by human bodies. When he was younger, Jesh created a method that allowed photographers to capture real emotion in the subjects of their shots. He became one of the most famous photographers of his generation as a result of the global movement his photography inspired, which... read full bio
