Denzel Washington has earned fame and fortune, not to mention two Oscars. But Washington and his wife Pauletta are more proud of helping people make a difference. To that end the Washington’s are long-time members of The Brain Trust, which supports the research of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. For over five years... read full bio
Radiohead is a British rock band that formed in 1985. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Thom Yorke, lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, keyboardist Colin Greenwood, bassist Ed O'Brien, and drummer Philip Selway. Radiohead is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of the last three decades, blending alternative rock, electronic, and experimental music to... read full bio
The Avett Brothers are a genre crossing, acoustic based group out of North Carolina that combines impeccable harmonies and meaningful lyrics to create an organic sound that has won them praise across the industry. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett, along with Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon, are known for their lively and infectious stage shows that showcase the grassroots music... read full bio
Esteemed country singer and guitarist Jason Aldean fell in love with country music early on in life, and he made his first public appearance as a singer at a VFW hall in Macon at the young age of 14 years old. He quickly became a seasoned performer at local area talent contests. After high school, Aldean decided to go all... read full bio
Tim McGraw is one of the most acclaimed country music singers and songwriters in the world. McGraw’s brand of country is easy listening that is friendly to the ear, and his neo-traditional country style crosses over to country pop in many respects. Ten of his studio albums have topped the Top Country Albums charts, and many of his singles have... read full bio
Miranda Lambert is an acclaimed singer and songwriter. The country artist pursues her career in a solo format as well as a member of the Pistol Annies, alongside Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. Lambert has been honored with a Grammy Award, Academy of Country Music Awards acknowledged as ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’, and Country Music Association Awards. Her debut... read full bio
Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Paramore rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with their debut album, "All We Know Is Falling", which combined elements of punk, emo, and pop punk to create a unique and highly influential sound. The... read full bio
Arcade Fire, a Montreal-based band, has been at the forefront of exploring the theme of neighborhoods and the suburban lifestyle in their music. With their 2004 breakthrough album "Funeral," which was ranked as the number 1 album of the '00s by Rolling Stone, Arcade Fire became a symbol of the yearning for the memories of youth that were lost in... read full bio
Kings of Leon were initially hailed as "the Southern Strokes" for their revival and reinvention of Dixieland rock & roll, but they gradually evolved into an adventurous arena rock band before making a major breakthrough with their album Only by the Night, which gave rise to the international hits "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody." The quartet's early songs, such... read full bio
As the former singer/bass player, and leader of The Police, Sting established himself as a world-renowned songwriter and singer. The band Sting headed assumed the vanguard of contemporary music throughout the late Seventies and early Eighties. Sting's solo career proved no less successful. His first album Dream of the Blue Turtles experimented with jazz, and soon went platinum. Nothing like... read full bio
Thomas Rhett is a country music singer and songwriter. Rhett began pursuing musical endeavors in junior high when he started playing the drums. He started playing drums for his father, country music artist Rhett Atkins. He then joined a band in high school called The High Heeled Flip Flops. Though he went to college for a degree in communications, he... 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
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 Dixie Chicks, 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
Machine Gun Kelly is a rapper and actor from Cleveland, Ohio, who first gained exposure on MTV2’s Sucker Free Freestyle. His debut mixtape was titled 100 Words and Running. His second mixtape, Lace Up, featured the hometown anthem “Cleveland”. MGK’s most popular work includes “Bad Things” with Camila Cabello and “At My Best” with Hailee Steinfeld. His single “Wild Boy”,... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, formerly known as Elizabeth "Lizzy" Grant, has become an instant success in the music industry following the release of smash hit after smash hit. The melancholic, melodic music of Lana Del Rey is renowned for its cinematic quality. Her music has a pop-culture fusion and a 1950s and 1960s vibe. After releasing her single "Video Games,"... read full bio
