One name to keep in mind is Austin Martin. His captivating soaring vocals and rich tenor will be a welcome change of pace on any music lover's speakers. To create his distinctive style, he glides over country tunes with a dash of hip-hop attitude. Although he was born and reared on a ranch just outside of Billings, Montana, he is... 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
As a pianist, songwriter, and headlining live performer, Lance Lipinsky, a native of Wimberley, Texas, is dedicated to conserving the forgotten art form of mid-century roots music, which was influenced by the emergence of the Rock & Roll era in the 1950s and early 1960s. Highlights of his career include performances at the storied Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,... read full bio
In addition to being ubiquitous on campus, West 22nd frequently travels for weekend gigs, attracting audiences to venues as far away as Atlanta and Los Angeles. They have released multiple singles and an EP, the most recent of which is "Hangman," a pop-fueled hit. More than a million people have listened to their hit "Sunburns." The five members of West 22nd, whose... read full bio
With more than two decades of law enforcement experience in the Chicago region, Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator who received training from Harvard University and the FBI. As a corporate trainer and professional speaker, Scott committed his career to helping others in a novel way. Scott, a founding partner of The Negotiations Collective, now gives talks on how... read full bio
Recording singer and songwriter Caroline Owens, a three-time IBMA Momentum and SPBGMA nominee for Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, works for Nashville, Tennessee's Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Music Publishing. Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and many more are among... read full bio
A columnist, commentator, and author of six books, including On Finding, Andreas Ekström is a staff writer at Sydsvenskan, a daily morning paper in Malmö, Sweden. He is passionate about educating people about digital equality and envisions a world where wealth is shared not only in material terms but also in knowledge and power. Ekström frequently gives lectures and seminars... read full bio
Rising star in the indie European music scene, Flora Rose is a French indie pop singer-songwriter-producer who is praised for her poignant songwriting and dreamy, synth-heavy sound. Flora, who draws inspiration from musicians such as The 1975 and HAIM, is skilled at fusing classic tunes with contemporary sensibilities. Her recordings have a personal, unpolished feel because she records at home... read full bio
Award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist Blair Dunlop has so far put out five albums, one live album, two EPs, and gone on tour all over the world. The lyrical and melodic maturity with which Blair writes distinguishes him from his contemporaries, but all of this in a relatively brief career is remarkable in and of itself. Released under his own... read full bio
Kimberley Locke, a pop/R&B singer, has had eight Top 20 Adult Contemporary hits, three #1 Dance hits, and eight #1s across various Billboard charts. She also had three #1 Christmas singles which led to a holiday tour with Dave Koz. She gained fame with her participation in American Idol, where she was second runner up to Ruben Studdard, and in... read full bio
We Got the Beat is the next-generation party band, for weddings, corporate events, galas, personal celebrations, and many other occasions. While they certainly aren’t your parents’ wedding band, they appreciate the importance of attention to detail, audience interaction, timeline, introductions, and creating a memorable experience for your and your guests. Let We Got the Beat provide your cocktail or dinner... read full bio
Lew believes that "Civility is its own reward". She suggests that "In choosing civility, people find their best self, and in doing so, they experience the grace, courage, generosity, humanity, and humility that civility engenders." LEW BAYER ... read full bio
Booth Brothers are an American southern gospel vocal trio that consists of members Ronnie Booth, Michael Booth, and Paul Lancaster. The group was originally former by four brothers; Ron Booth, Sr., Charles, James, and Wallace. Once they decided to disband the group, Michael Booth decided to revive the group in the early 90’s alongside his brother Ronnie and his father... read full bio
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he became an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours flying over 160 aircrafts. Musgrave has seven graduate degrees in... read full bio
Shari Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Shari’s Berries, is back! After 20 years as the owner/operator of the first successful chocolate covered strawberry retail company in the country, Shari turned to her interests in writing and motivational speaking. Her book Berried in Chocolate, an emotional journey of her successes and mistakes, appeals to anyone with a dream. Berried in Chocolate... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Jia Jiang identifies as an entrepreneur and author. He is best known for his involvement in Rejection Therapy, a company he acquired from Canadian innovator, Jason Comely. Jiang drew inspiration from Rejection Therapy to create his own products and services to inspire fearlessness on a daily basis. He explores ways to turn rejection into enterprise, ambition, and courage. Jiang wrote... read full bio
Camo & Krooked are an electronic music producing duo from Austria. Inspired by their musical roots in drum and bass, the duo creates heavy dubstep, electronic, and funky beats. Their music has charted on several UK Charts like the Dance Chart, Indie Chart, and Singles Chart. They’ve also been featured on BBC Radio 1’s show. Camo & Krooked have released... read full bio
Quentin Hardy is currently the Head of Editorial for the Google Cloud. He graduated from Kenyon College with an AB in English and went on to graduate from SOAS University of London with an MA in Area Studies-Southeast Asia, he then went to Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Hardy started his career as a reporter at Dow Jones for... read full bio
