At the age of 36, the Navy selected Mike Abrashoff to become Commander of the USS Benfold, at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The challenges that faced him on this underperforming naval war ship were staggering: exceptionally low morale, high turnover and unacceptably low performance evaluations. In many ways, the USS Benfold was actually... read full bio
In April 2003, Aron Ralston set out for a hike in a remote area of the Utah Canyons. An experienced mountain climber, Ralston planned a trip that, for him, was so easy he didn't tell anyone where he was going or pack enough provisions that would last more than a day. An 800 pound boulder dislodged, sending him crashing down... read full bio
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"Nationally and internationally known as one of the most powerful, motivating and life-changing orators and speakers, Bernice A. King leaves her audiences spellbound and challenged. Born the youngest daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Bernice King began her oratorical journey when she spoke in her mother’s stead at the United Nations at age... read full bio
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"Adventurer, Scientist, Showman, Dreamer and Hero… There’s no one quite like the Swiss magician and performance artist, Marco Tempest. His imaginative combination of computer-generated imagery, video, music and stagecraft with his unique vision of future life is creatively unique and unequalled within the performing arts. No one else combines the incredible technical savvy with the showmanship, the physical skills and... read full bio
The current Basie ensemble is uniquely equipped to render this distillation. One reason is the remarkable continuity of personnel that continues to connect the past to the present in the band. There are five permanent members in the current Basie Band who played under Count Basie's personal leadership.This is no exercise in nostalgia, however. Over its history, the Basie Orchestra... read full bio
The powerhouse vocalist, Natalie Grant is a Christian singer/songwriter that reminds us the significance of love and its revolutionary powers. She embodies the message of the Gospel in her words and her artistry. Love Revolution is album of her career, and it is said that it represents her heartbeat. Natalie has been nominated for Dove Award Female Vocalists of the... read full bio
The gifted American singer-songwriter from Amarillo, Texas, Kevin Fowler, has made a lasting impression on the country music world with his emotive lyrics and catchy melodies. He has given his followers eight CDs over the years, demonstrating his artistic variety. The US Country charts have seen some of Fowler's most well-known songs rise, including "Ain't Drinkin' Anymore," "Best Mistake I Ever... read full bio
The Rhythmics is the most sought-after percussion and dance troupe for creating original, high-energy, customizable, and exciting rhythm-based theater. Based in New York City, the group is comprised of top Broadway and Off-Broadway performers who are the best in the fields of urban drumming, dance, and modern tap. Unmistakably unique, The Rhythmics turn everyday objects into percussive instruments, making music... read full bio
In leading the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart has honored the orchestras proud history while breaking new ground at this venerable American institution. Lockhart was named the 20th conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra in February, 1995. In an establishment founded in 1885, he is only the third person to hold this post since 1930, following the legendary Arthur Fiedler and... read full bio
Thanks to his appearances on Howard Stern, The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, and the Today Show, Jim has been seen by millions of people. He was listed as one of the Top Ten Mentalists in the world in the NBC "LIVE" reality series "Phenomenon." Jim is incredibly intelligent; he can name thousands of Pi numbers, hundreds of scientific and medical magazines,... read full bio
Singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson recorded and released his album, Sounds Like This, on his very own. Despite having close to zero backing, Eric was able create and publicize his album on his own fruition. The album won praise from gossip blogger Perez Hilton, which sent it to the top ten on the iTunes Store, where it peaked at number five and... read full bio
Former NBA Star, Walter Clyde Frazier began his basketball career when he attended Southern Illinois University. Although better known for his football skills, Frazier accepted the basketball scholarship. He became the Division II All-American for two consecutive years. After his basketball career at Southern Illinois, he became the 5th pick overall in the NBA Draft for the New York... read full bio
Scott Goodyear is a former race car driver from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Goodyear ran the IRL and Champ Car series during his career from 1987, winning the Michigan 500 in 1992 and 1994. He is also notable for almost winning the Indianapolis 500 on three different occasions. He retired from racing following a crash in the 2001 Indianapolis 500 and... read full bio
Harry Shum, Jr. is a multi-talented dancer, actor, choreographer and singer. The Asian Hispanic American is best known for his role on the FOX hit television series, GLEE. Harry started his performing career on BET’s Comic View were he performed as a dancer. Harry continued his dancing career and served as the lead dancer for popular artists like Mariah Carey,... read full bio
Dez Bryant is an American professional football wide receiver who is currently the free agent in the NFL. Bryant was born in Galveston County, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead his school to the 5A Division II state semifinals. He was also an All-State selection, played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl,... read full bio
Avant is an American R&B singer best known for hits like Separated, My First Love, and read Your Mind. He has worked with the likes of Kelly Rowland, KeKe Wyatt, and Snoop Dogg. He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song Karma" from the album The Hunger for More, and had a cameo appearance in the feature... read full bio
Songstress, Kimbra, is not your average female singer, songwriter. Bringing a modern edge to the warm sounds of soul with a voice that belies her age; a range of musical genres inspires her jazz influenced theatrical pop. Kimbra’s debut record, Vows, charts not only her growth and development musically over time, but personally as well. Recorded and arranged both at... read full bio
LSU declared at the time that "the search for LSU Football's next championship head coach is over" after Brian Kelly was lured away from Notre Dame. With 304 career victories, Kelly is the most accomplished recruit in program history. He didn't take long to establish himself, leading the Tigers to a 10-win season and the SEC Western Division championship in his... read full bio
