Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe were the members of the band that shot to stardom thanks to the Jackson 5-influenced music that they performed, which established them as pioneers of not one but two generations of teen pop. As they grew older and more experienced, they were largely responsible for laying the... read full bio
Meek Mill is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group and previously T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records. In March 2011, Mill was listed as part of the XXL Freshman Class of 2011. He released his first single, Tupac Back, along with Rick Ross, from his label's collaboration album Self Made Vol. 1. That... read full bio
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Pharrell Williams has made history for being one of the most successful and prolific artists to emerge during the last decade. As part of the beat-making duo The Neptunes with Chad Hugo and the alternative rock trio N.E.R.D. with Chad and childhood friend Shae Haley, Pharrell has helped A-List pop stars sell millions of albums and even... read full bio
Volbeat are an outstanding European rock band. They play a fusion of music. Classic rock and roll artists inspire them. All of their studio albums have been certified gold. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their following album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread international critical acclaim. They are also recipients of Strength... read full bio
Juan Luis Guerra is a singer, songwriter and producer from the Dominican Republic who has sold over 30 million records, and won numerous awards including 12 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards. He is one of the most internationally recognized Latin artists of recent decades. His pop style of merengue and bolero and Afro-pop/Latin... read full bio
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley form Florida Georgia Line, the duo who is known for their fresh air country music. They broke into Billboard Hot 200 with their first full-length album, Here's to the Good Times. It peaked at No. 7 on the album chart and climbed to No. 2 on the country chart. Their single “Get Your Shine On”... read full bio
For decades, his has been the voice that has carried us through the darkness. One of the most influential and successful singer-songwriters of the last 40 years, Yusuf has provided the perfect salve for a troubled world--a beautifully nuanced, warm voice shielding us against harsh, turbulent times bringing songs of truth and hope. As Cat Stevens, he sold more... read full bio
American folk rock band the Lumineers has been charming listeners with their catchy tunes and upbeat, loveable lyrics since their rise to fame. The Lumineers were part of the start of a revival of their genre, and they quickly became one of the most popular bands in their industry. Early on in the band’s career, founding members Wesley Schultz and... read full bio
The Chicks are an American country music band with pop, bluegrass, and alternative country influences, has been a major player in the country music world since their early hits “Wide Open Spaces” and “There’s Your Trouble.” The lead singer is Natalie Maines and the other two singers, founding members and also sisters are Martie Erwin Maquire and Emily Erwin Robinson.... read full bio
English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, sometimes known as Florence And the Machine, was founded in London in 2007 and features lead vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, guitarist Rob Ackroyd, harpist Tom Monger, and additional musicians. The band's music has earned praise from the media, particularly the BBC, who contributed significantly to their ascent to fame by... read full bio
Murdoc, a Svengali with buckteeth, is credited as being the creative force behind the four-piece band known as Gorillaz. He is a self-taught bassist with a mind like a steel trap and a burning desire to establish a band that tops the charts. He has a mind like a steel trap. Gorillaz understood from the beginning that having outstanding music... read full bio
Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past twenty years. When the White Stripes started in 1997, no one expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. They released the groundbreaking albums: White Blood Cells and Elephant. White later formed the Raconteurs and released their debut album, Broken Boy... read full bio
"Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British songwriter, film score composer, guitarist, and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his brother, David Knopfler, in 1977. Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced seven solo albums, and,... read full bio
"Andre Young, most well known as Dr. Dre, is a rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer who is a legend in the hip hop music industry. He is known for popularizing a style of rap called West Coast G-funk, which is noted for its synth-based beats that are on the slow but heavy side. As a former co-owner of Death Row... read full bio
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer, best known for his songs ""Tranquil"", ""Yo Te Lo Dije"", ""6 AM"", and ""Ay Vamos"". He is also popular for creating Spanglish remixes of American hit songs, including Ariana Grande's ""The Way"" and ""Problem"", Robin Thicke's ""Blurred Lines"", Maroon 5's ""Maps"", Prince Royce's ""Stuck on a Feeling"", Justin Bieber's ""Sorry"", and Major Lazer's... read full bio
The duo that is Twenty One Pilots--Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun--has earned widespread acclaim for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. No strangers to the road, Twenty One Pilots has built a fervent national following via their electrifying performances at innumerable headline shows and tours. The band made its debut with... read full bio
American heavy metal band Disturbed was founded in Chicago in 1994. Bassist John Moyer, drummer Mike Wengren, guitarist Dan Donegan, and vocalist David Draiman make up the band. Donegan and Wengren have been a part of the group since the beginning, with Moyer taking over for the late Steve "Fuzz" Kmak on bass and Draiman for Erich Awalt on lead... read full bio
Tame Impala an Australian band is best known for their unique sound of psychedelic rock that is reminiscent of the Beatles. The music is classic and the melodies are haunting. Tame Impala’s debut album Innerspeaker, received rave reviews about the unique sound the album had. They were also warmly received by not only music press but also the wider media,... read full bio
Kacey Musgraves is an American country-pop singer-songwriter from Golden, Texas. An accomplished artist, Musgraves has won six Grammy Awards, four Country Music Association Awards and three Academy of Country Music Awards. She started her career self-releasing three albums before gaining popularity appearing on the fifth season of the singing competition “Nashville Star”, which she placed seventh in. A few years... read full bio
Hailing from Knoxville, TN, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini moved to Nashville, TN at age fifteen to chase the dream of becoming a songwriter. At age nineteen, Kelsea signed a publishing deal with Black River Publishing. Later that year, Kelsea signed a record deal with Black River Entertainment and released her single, “Love Me Like You Mean It” from her debut... read full bio
