Former Chancellor of the University of Texas System, best-selling author, and retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William H. McRaven uses his unique experiences to give audiences advice on leadership, crisis management, overcoming adversity, U.S. foreign policy, geopolitics, and Navy SEAL operations. He teaches his audiences leadership, teamwork, personal accountability, and perseverance through personal stories gleaned from his remarkable experiences. McRaven... read full bio
Angus Macfadyen is best known for his performances in the films Braveheart, Saw, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, and We Bought A Zoo. After Braveheart won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Macfadyen acted in the independent film Nevada, before giving the performance of his career in the action/fantasy Warriors of Virtue. Macfadyen attended the University of Edinburgh and... read full bio
Gloria Steinem's name is synonymous with the advancement of women's social equality in America and throughout the world. Early in her career, she simply defined feminism as “the belief that women are full human beings,” a definition that continues to direct her work. Today, Gloria Steinem continues to call for an end to women's disadvantaged condition in the paid labor... read full bio
Aasif Mandvi is an Indian-American comedian and actor who first gained widespread recognition for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Mandvi was born in Mumbai into a Muslim family. When he was young, his family relocated to Bradford, England, and then when he was sixteen, they made their permanent home in Tampa, Florida. Mandvi moved to New... read full bio
Blessed with what the New York Times described as a beautiful countertenor, singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel united with Paul Simon for the highly successful Old Friends reunion tour, which received rave reviews. Art Garfunkel has also enjoyed... read full bio
A formidable stylist with an instantly recognizable voice, Tracy Lawrence brings both passion and authenticity to his music. As one of the hottest stars of the 90s, Lawrence released hits like_ Alibis, Texas Tornado and If The World Had A Front Porch. Hes twice been named a top male vocalist by various organizations. Lawrence drew from a rich musical heritage... read full bio
Gretchen Wilson brings in-your-face rocking country music with the fire of an angry jilted woman, but also has the heart and tenderness needed to carry out a ballad with honesty and emotional sincerity. Selling over 8 million records worldwide and charting 13 singles on the Billboard country charts, she went overnight from talented obscurity to phenomenon. After dropping out of... read full bio
Lee Greenwood turned his vocal strain from working several jobs and performing in smoke-filled rooms at night, producing a unique style. He's used it to his advantage, becoming one of country music's premier balladeers. Lee paid for his own ticket to fly to Nashville and cut a few demos, and it took more than a year for that effort to... read full bio
Julianne Hough is a true triple threat as an accomplished singer, actress, and dancer. The former star and two-time champion of ABC's hit series, Dancing With the Stars, joined the show as a permanent judge on season 19. Now going on her fourth season as a judge on DWTS, Julianne can also add Emmy winner to her repertoire. She won... read full bio
The legendary 27-year stint as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick on CBS-TV's Late Show made Paul Shaffer, a bandleader and musical genius, famous throughout the world. Shaffer has had a long and successful career, winning many awards and leaving a lasting impression on the music business. Shaffer, a Grammy Award-winning master of verbal and musical improvisation, has performed on stages... read full bio
Patty Loveless has made us smile and chuckle with such feisty country rockers as ""Blame It On Your Heart,"" ""You Can Feel Bad"" and ""I Try to Think About Elvis."" Loveless has touched our hearts and brought tears to our eyes with such memorable performances as ""You Don't Seem to Miss Me,"" ""Nothin' But the Wheel"" and ""How Can I... read full bio
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter has a string of Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum albums. She has achieved a bounty of hits including ""Passionate Kisses,"" ""Never Had it So Good,"" ""He Thinks He'll Keep Her,"" ""Down at the Twist and Shout,"" ""I Feel Lucky,"" ""I Take My Chances,"" ""Shut Up and Kiss Me"" and ""Tender When I Want to Be."" Her... read full bio
Christina Milian is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and model. She has released three studio albums and an EP, titled 4U. Milian's first lead role was in the film Love Don't Cost a Thing, and subsequently had main roles in Be Cool, Pulse, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and Bring It On: Fight to the Finish. She is currently the executive... read full bio
Charles Kelley, a singer and songwriter originally from seven-time Grammy award-winning band Lady Antebellum, has departed on his own musical journey. Kelley has been developing his songs with a different style than any performance he’s done before. His first solo single, ‘The Driver’ featuring Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay, received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo at the Grammy... read full bio
Tracy Byrd has always been something of a maverick. In an industry where careers are often decided in committee, Tracy Byrd has always held fast to his own creative vision and has never been afraid to take the road less traveled. Not only does Tracy Byrd continue to deliver no-holds-barred country music, he does so while embarking on a new... read full bio
The Commodores are an American funk pop band that were most popular through the 70s and 80s. Over the years the group has held members such as Lionel Richie, Milan Williams, Thomas McClary, Michael Gilbert, Skyler Jett, Sheldon Reynolds, and more. The band is still touring with members William King, Walter Orange, and J.D. Nicholas. Over the years they have... read full bio
Deborah Cox is a performer from Canada who is also active in the acting and producing industries. When Cox was working as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion, she first began to achieve notoriety. From that point on, Cox began writing her own music and has since gone on to create a total of five studio albums. Both of her... read full bio
Aaron Neville is an American R&B and soul singer and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. Apart from his solo career, Neville has also recorded music alongside his brothers as The Neville Brothers. As a solo artist, Neville has released nearly 20 albums over the years. Three of his albums, “Warm Your Heart”, “The Grand Tour” and “Aaron Neville’s Soulful Christmas”... read full bio
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway, have teamed up to present shows on improvisational comedy. Using their quick comedy skills, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create comedic and original scenes, just like a live version of their television series Whose Line! They have most recently taken to... read full bio
Gin Blossoms are known for their Platinum albums and hit singles including: “Hey Jealousy”, “Allison Road”, “Until I Fall Away”, “Mrs Rita”, “Found Out About You”, “Til I Hear It From You”, “Follow You Down”, and “As Long As It Matters”. The latter of which, As Long As It Matters earned them a Grammy Award nomination. Within five years of... read full bio
