Since he was six years old, Brian Davis was watching and learning from his father and grandfather who played country music all across his home state. Then, by the time he was 8, he got a job tuning guitars for his two heroes. His passion brought him to Nashville which is where he started to create his own name in... read full bio
With novels published in over 25 countries and translated into more than 13 languages, Laura Caldwell had left the law behind, or so she thought. Research on her sixth novel led her to the criminal case of a young man who was charged with murder and was sitting in a Cook County holding cell for nearly six years without a... read full bio
Steve Goreham is an environmental and energy issue speaker who has presented The War on Hydrocarbons to the North Carolina Propane Gas Association in Cherokee, NC. The program is a celebration of hydrocarbon energy and modern society, with common sense about sustainability, the coming upheaval in energy and climate regulation, and implications for the propane gas industry. Stuart Weidie,... read full bio
Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire make up the country duo that is Walker McGuire. Currently based out of Nashville, TN, they also incorporate elements of southern rock into their music. Walker is inspired by country music, while McGuire loved rock. They fuse their sounds and create something unique and wonderful. Fans love Walker McGuire for their relatable songs about love... read full bio
SmithField, comprised of two talented and ambitious singer/songwriters from Texas, have taken Nashville by storm and proved that they belong here in Music City with some of the best musical talent in the world. Country duos are a unique breed - two voices have to seamlessly blend together. Trey and Jennifer execute this dynamic perfectly to create SmithField. They performed... read full bio
As the cousin of country music legend Loretta Lynn, Tara Thompson is sticking to her family roots. She grew up in a rural town of the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by bars, mobile homes, and lawns dotted with pink flamingos. All of which she mentions in her first album for The Valory Music Co. Tara began performing in Nashville when... read full bio
When a conscious rapper and some of New York City’s most exciting young jazz musicians decided to unite their talents in 2010, the goal was to push the boundaries of creativity, both musically and lyrically. After 6 years of weekly residency at SMOKE Jazz Club, more than 350 performances, and 2 album releases, Nickel and Dime OPS continues to inspire... read full bio
Rock and roll musician Mitch Ryder has released over two dozen albums throughout the span of more than forty years. Fans know Ryder for his gruff, wailing singing style and his energetic live shows. As the leader of The Detroit Wheels, he released many hits with the band, most popularly “Devil with a Blue Dress On”, their highest-charting single at... read full bio
Jamie Grace is a young American speaker, actress, and musician. At age 11 she was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. This forced her to grow up very quickly. She started writing songs, acting in church, and speaking to others about the difficulties she has faced in her young life. She uses her music... read full bio
Trixter’s breakthrough came when they relocated to Hollywood and signed with MCA Records. Just the next year, they were touring the nation with Styper and Don Dokken in support of their first album. Peter Loran (vocals), Steve Brown (guitar), P.J.Farley (bass) and Mark “Gus” Scott (drums) became familiar faces on MTV, where the videos for “Give It to Me Good”,... read full bio
Ahmed Ahmed can be seen in the film City of Life, the first feature film to be shot entirely in Dubai, U.A.E., which premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival. For several years following 9/11, Ahmed Ahmed and fellow comedian Rabbi Bob Alper toured the country with their compelling show ""One Arab, One Jew, Now Stage"" about interfaith harmony and... read full bio
Electric Western spins a hand-selected mix of the most danceable popular and obscure 50s and 60s Rock and Roll, Soul, Girl Groups and Garage Rock. From Stax, Motown, Sun, Chess records and more, it’s a high-energy modern dance party with classic appeal. GQ called Electric Western “The most stylish party in America.” Reno Bo and Jacob Jones band together to... read full bio
The son of Stephen Marley and grandson of global reggae icon Bob Marley, Jo Mersa Marley is continuing his family legacy by performing for fans all over the country. His live shows emulate the powerful energy of his late grandfather, as he performs reggae’s most loved songs, including “One Love”, “No Woman, No Cry”, and more. Jo Mersa also includes... read full bio
Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame outfielder Jay Buhner was among the elite MLB players of his day, recognized by his signature look with a shaved head, thick goatee, and patch of pine tar on the right hip of his uniform. He was awarded the Gold Glove, honoring his superior individual fielding performance, in his eighth season with the Mariners. Burner... read full bio
Mel Stottlemyre is a retired MLB pitcher and pitching coach, who played eleven seasons for the New Yorks Yankees and coached for 23 seasons. Throughout his coaching career, he was a five-time MLB All-Star and five-time World Series champion. Teams he coached include the New York Mets, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Seattle Mariners.... read full bio
Damon Huard is a retired NFL quarterback who played for several teams including the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. At the beginning of his career Huard bounced around to a few different teams being signed as a free agent. He landed with the Miami Dolphins as their third string quarterback. Following injuries on the team Huard stared... read full bio
Brock Huard is a retired NFL quarterback who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts. Brock and his brother Damon became the NFL's first set of brothers to start at quarterback on the same weekend in league history. After an impressive senior year Brock was drafted into the NFL. He played for his hometown Seattle Seahawks before moving... read full bio
Lincoln Kennedy is a retired College and NFL player. He was drafted in the first round and played for the Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders. Kennedy is a three time pro-bowl player and recipient of the Jim Parker Trophy. Kennedy played left guard and right tackle. As a member of the Raiders, Kennedy was named to two consecutive Pro Bowls... read full bio
Mike Leach is a college football coach. Leach is currently the head coach for Washington State but has worked with other colleges such as Texas Tech and Cal Poly as an offensive coordinator, offensive line, and quarterback coach. He has won several awards including the Pac-12 Coach of the Year award, the Woody Hayes Trophy and the George Munger Award.... read full bio
Doug Christie is a former NBA shooting guard, who most notably played with the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, in addition to stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. Christie attended Pepperdine University, where he rose to national prominence, and was subsequently selected by the Seattle Supersonics in the NBA... read full bio
