"Formed in the small town of Control in the late '90s by ex-Duendes de Control Sergio and Jos Guadalupe Degollado, Mexican Grupo Control made its debut with the release of Cumbias Sin Control in 1999. It combined the Colombian Cumbia and traditional norteo style, featuring hit singles. Control's history is long. It began 18 years ago. Its starring roles belong... read full bio
Debra DiGiovanni was awarded the Canadian Comedy Award for best comic for the third time in 5 years. Debra’s comedy has a sharp edge while maintaining a playful, happy air. Her humor and charm lies in her unflinching honesty and openness, and rapid-fire delivery. From there, she went on to win a Gemini award (Canada’s Emmy) for best-televised individual comedy... read full bio
DJ Grandmaster Flash and his group the Furious Five were hip-hop's greatest innovators, transcending the genre's party-music origins to explore the full scope of its lyrical and sonic horizons. Flash was born Joseph Saddler in Barbados on January 1, 1958; he began spinning records as teen growing up in the Bronx, performing live at area dances and block parties. By... read full bio
Lead singer Dean Colley left the University of Southern California, where he was studying biology, in 1982 and began playing in rock bands. Playing rock and roll covers with other local musicians was followed by fifteen years of performing in pubs and at regional fairs. Meanwhile, Dean's likeness to Neil Diamond become increasingly noticeable to others. Before long, people in... read full bio
Every year, renowned radio personality Bobby Bones releases a list of artists that he thinks is going to have their breakthrough that year. Artists included on the list in the past are Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, and Tucker Beathard. Country singer-songwriter Jackie Lee was recently recognized at No. 4 on the list, and from the looks... read full bio
Krystal Keith, daughter of country music star Toby Keith, first charted when she sang duet vocals with her father on a cover of Inez and Charlie Foxx's Mockingbird". She also sang this song with him at the CMA awards. Shortly after signing to Show Dog-Universal Music, Krystal released a four-song EP, which includes her debut single "Dady Dance with Me".... read full bio
A well-known lyricist and fascinating performer, Eric Paslay has amassed a devoted fan base because to his ability to hold audiences' attention. Paslay's captivating performances captivate country music fans as he tours the nation opening for prestigious groups like Little Big Town, The Eli Young Band, and Jake Owen. When Paslay takes the stage, there is no denying that he connects... read full bio
Country music singer Ty Herndon debuted with the number one single, ""What Mattered Most', followed by the release of his first album with the same title. The album was followed one year later by Living in a Moment, which produced his second number one country hit in its title track. Herndon has charted a total of 17 singles on the... read full bio
Priscilla Ahn is an American folksinger and songwriter. After years of playing open mics Priscilla signed under Blue Note records and released her debut album, A Good Day. The album peaked at No.6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. Pricillas iTunes exclusive album, Live Sessions EP, peaked at No.4 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Several of her songs were featured... read full bio
Stephen Lewis is one of Canada's most influential commentators on social affairs, international development and human rights. He researches his speeches with obsessive care, enlivens them with personal anecdotes, and is never ashamed to be both passionate and emotional. Most compelling perhaps, is the way in which Mr. Lewis engages, moves and motivates his audience so that they emerge challenged... read full bio
Chris Brogan is CEO & President of Human Business Works, an education publishing and media company dedicated to helping professionals work better, do the work they want, and to be brave. He is the New York Times Bestselling author of books like The Impact Equation and Trust Agents (co-written with Julien Smith), Social Media 101, and Google Plus for Business,... read full bio
Jeff Dye is an extremely talented comedian/actor/host who hosted MTV's American Idiot and starred in his own half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Jeff Dye. He performed at the TBS Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has performed in a 50 city tour with... read full bio
One of the most admired family bands since the introduction of The Jackson 5 and The Osmonds, THE JETS made their debut in 1985 and an incredible career in the 80’s. THE JETS had eight National Top Ten Records, and sold more than five million albums worldwide. Their Hits like, ""Make It Real"" and ""You Got It All"", are still... read full bio
She was a regular on Chelsea and Lights Out on Comedy Central. Head writer and co-EP of The Netflix Afterparty, Nashville Squares, Comedy Central Roasts, Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart & Snoop Dogg, and more. Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo on Netflix, Nashville Squares on CMT, and Crashing on HBO are among his recent TV performances. Sarah's performance, which highlights the pleasures... read full bio
Walk Like a Man is a group of amazing singers and world-class entertainers paying tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and the music of that era. Watching this performance is a sensational show that is filled with outstanding choreography, beautiful costumes, and beautifully arranged vocal harmonies. Walk Like a Man will have you entertained all night. Their... read full bio
Acclaimed as one of the most unique entertainment companies in North America, Belluscious combines high-end choreography, iconic old Hollywood glamour, Broadway-style production, avant garde fashion and cutting-edge technology to create elegant and visually captivating, modern show experiences. Founded by award-winning choreographer Genevieve Cleary, the women of Belluscious travel the world to bring highly innovative, sophisticated and theatrical original experiences to... read full bio
Lisa Niemi Swayze has spent decades in the film industry, both in front of and behind the cameras. But it is perhaps as an activist on behalf of pancreatic cancer where she is having the most impact. Married for 34 years to actor Patrick Swayze, Lisa was truly his partner in all sense of the word. She co-authored Patrick's 2009... read full bio
One of the "breakouts" of the New Faces showcase at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal was a comedian named Nick Vatterott, according to a report from a publication in Hollywood. Additionally, he has been seen on episodes of The Conan O'Brien Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Vatterott has also performed all over the world, including... read full bio
Jay, who was born and raised in the nation's capital, received his big break in radio as the co-host of the popular morning show WXYZ in Baltimore. He quickly won the Comedian of the Year award from Baltimore Magazine. He rose to prominence in the college market and had a breakout success at the HBO Comedy Festival. After that, he... read full bio
American hip-hop project, Wallpaper, is a breath of fresh air in the music industry. Formed by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter, Ricky Reed, Wallpaper started by him messing with computer programs like auto tune to experiment with different sounds. He gained a lot of popularity because of the exaggerated use of auto tune. In 2009, Reed released his debut... read full bio
