Bret Fuller, a DJ, producer, remixer and musician from Huntington, West Virginia, goes by the name Charlie Brown Superstar. Fuller is a well-known DJ in the West Virginia scene, having played at venues including Gumby's, Gyrationz and the V Club since the mid-1990s. He is also well-known as a producer in the Nu Disco/Disco Edit movement. Fuller is recognized for playing a... read full bio
The Chris Draft Family Foundation (CDFF), whose goal is to enable families to live healthy lives, was founded, presided over and led by Chris Draft. Along with spearheading the development of a nationwide campaign that is altering the perception of lung cancer, he is also the Co-Founder of Team Draft. Chris is an NFL Ambassador and a national spokesperson on many health-related... read full bio
Craig Lipset is a well-known name in clinical research and innovation who is credited with changing the way clinical trials are conducted. He continues to advance the sector by promoting decentralized approaches to clinical research in his role as Co-Chair of the Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance (DTRA). Lipset's illustrious career at Pfizer, one of the top pharmaceutical firms in the... read full bio
Carmen Villain is a mysterious and alluring singer who has woven an unorthodox trip into her rich musical tapestry. She was formerly known as Hillestad, but after going through a transformation, she took the name Carmen Villain and became a powerful figure in the music business. Before discovering her true calling in music, her modeling and acting career took her across... read full bio
Noah Kohll, Corey Madden, Kyla Perlmutter and Corey Rose make up the large rock and roll band Color Green. The dynamic group's concerts are filled with extremes of raw intensity that are offset by a night's vulnerability, leaving their audience unsure of what to expect next. Color Green's appeal comes from an endless variety of inspirations, ranging from The Rolling Stones... read full bio
Chaney, who was born and raised in Boyd County, Kentucky, has now moved to Lexington and is unquestionably the state of Kentucky's upcoming superstar. Despite having a limited discography, Chaney already has a truly great record on which he displays wisdom well above his years. His debut record, Mercy, features 12 songs that capture the blue-collar anthems of Eastern Kentucky and... read full bio
When he made the decision to skip class and drop by EMI Records/Parlophone in Copenhagen unannounced, he was still a high school student. Christopher just played and sang a few of his own unreleased songs, letting the label executives see his skill shine. They were quickly impressed by the singer and rewarded his audacity by signing him right away. Ironically, Christopher's... read full bio
CNN reporter and anchor Carolyn Manno also hosts the American Kennel Club's digital streaming service, AKC TV, as well as NBC Sports' coverage of the Olympics, Paralympics and college basketball. She occasionally serves as a news and sports anchor on NBC 4 New York. Among Manno's many professional accomplishments include his work as a reporter for NBC's Football Night In America and... read full bio
Clarissa Burt, a television personality and former model, has carved out a distinctive place for herself in the entertainment industry. Her most memorable performance was as Xayide in the 1990 movie "The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter," which is still considered one of her finest roles. American-born Clarissa Burt started her career as a model in the 1980s. Her appeal... read full bio
Colby Helms and The Virginia Creepers combine to create an exhilarating musical group that expertly fuses historic roots with a modern flair. Colby Helms, a visionary singer-songwriter from the heart of Virginia, is the group's leader. His deep vocals and skill with words form the foundation of their distinctive sound. Colby Helms and The Virginia Creepers draw their inspiration from the... read full bio
Known for his skills as an electric blues guitarist, drummer, vocalist, and composer, Cedric O. Burnside is a powerful force in American music. As the son of blues drummer Calvin Jackson and the legendary blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist R. L. Burnside's grandson, his family history is replete with musical greatness. Burnside's musical prowess has resonated with a wide range of... read full bio
American novelist and diplomat Callista Gingrich has served as the country's envoy to the Holy See. She was raised in a working-class middle-class household and showed an early interest in music, going on to receive a bachelor's degree in music from Luther College in Iowa. She was singing on parade floats at the time, which caught the notice of the local... read full bio
Emmanuel Ethier (Corridor, P'tit Belliveau, Chocolat, Pierre Lapointe) produced Choses Sauvages' self-titled dance-punk debut. The album was warmly welcomed by the Quebec press, reached the top of the independent radio charts in the province, and was nominated for Album of the Year - Alternative at the ADISQ Gala and named Indie-Rock Album of the Year at the GAMIQ Gala. The... read full bio
Euan Manning (vocals and guitar), Oskar Gudinovic (guitar and keys), Aaron Hurley (bass) and Darragh Manning (drums) make up the four-piece County Cork rock band Cardinals. With the recent addition of a third guitarist (Kieran Hurley), the band's shoegaze sound is amplified, resulting in dramatic, wall of sound live performances that contrast violent riffs with thought-provoking lyrics. Cardinals are a band to have... read full bio
Colombian Latin music duet Cali y El Dandee consists of two siblings. Their music is a fluid fusion of hip-hop, pop, dance and reggaeton they refer to as "flybot." Alejandro (Cali) and Mauricio Rengifo (El Dandee) are predominantly a singles act. They released five singles in their first year as a professional singing duo, including the "Volver" radio hit. In Spain, "Yo... read full bio
The creator and editor of Platformer, a journal exploring the meeting point of technology and democracy, is Casey Newton. Newton was The Verge's longstanding Silicon Valley editor until he founded Platformer. He was a nominee for the National Magazine Award for reporting while at The Verge for his research on the lives of American content moderators for Facebook and Google,... read full bio
Colin McGuire is the CEO of Boomn, a DTC growth agency. He discusses developments in direct-to-consumer businesses, conversion rate optimization, best practices in content generation and digital advertising. His company's has a wonderful ability in acquiring direct-to-consumer businesses and growing them to new heights. More importantly, they successfully collaborate with growth-hungry firms to assist them accelerate their success. He has a tremendous perspective as... read full bio
The Oklahoma- and Texas-based band Cam Allen has swiftly ascended through the Midwest's country music ranks. Cam has headlined multiple sold-out events and performed on stage alongside some of the best musicians in the nation, including Dustin Lynch, Randy Rogers, Chris Cagle, Corey Kent and Mike Ryan. Cam blends his roots in south side Oklahoma with a distinctive Nashville sound. Cam's music... read full bio
Beach pop group Crystal Tides, from the South Coast of England, draws inspiration from vintage guitar riffs from the '00s and contemporary feel-good pop tunes. Billy Gregory's ecstatic vocal work, Harry Knowles' big-room guitar melodies, George Regan's ground-breaking bass tones and Joe Knights' expert drumming technique make up the band. Over the course of their most recent albums, Crystal Tides' standing on... read full bio
Cauldron originated in the hardcore community of Birmingham. The UK group is strongly influenced by the chaotic end of the sound spectrum, which is reminiscent of the metalcore scenes of the late 1990s and early 2000s. With their Last Words: Screamed From Behind God's Muzzle EP, Cauldron—which consists of guitarists Dec Breckon and Jon Dyke, drummer Zak Jenkins, bassist Perry Wattis and... read full bio
