Jason Rezaian contributes to the Global Opinions section of the Washington Post. He was the head of the Post's Tehran bureau before. Iranian authorities detained him and held him in prison for 544 days until he was released. He wrote for numerous American and foreign magazines before joining the Washington Post, including TIME, Foreign Policy, the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate,... read full bio
Josh Drean is co-founder of the Work3 Institute and Co-author of Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work, published by Harvard Business Review Press. He is an HR Transformation expert who connects emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his social media channels... read full bio
This brilliant Cuban-American comedian featured on Johnny Carson's Great American Comedy Festival, won the coveted Westside Comedy Competition, was chosen as a NY Comedy Festival "Comic To Watch," made an appearance on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, and did a late-night performance on TBS' Conan. Additionally, he is currently a major star of a documentary series called Just For... read full bio
Jasper originally gained notice by setting himself an ambitious challenge: creating and posting a new original song every day until he got 25,000 Instagram followers. His unvarnished storytelling, poignant lyrics, and melodic instincts, which evoke the influence of Ben Howard, Zach Bryan, and early Coldplay, led to a tidal wave of support and a quickly expanding fan following. Even though he... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
When JAMIIE lights up a room, she creates a lasting impression on every dance floor she touches. Her performances, which are renowned for their unquestionable vitality, take listeners on an exciting journey via housy rhythms, passionate melodies, powerful voices, and rhythmic beats—all while maintaining a strong connection to her African heritage. She skillfully combines sounds that speak to the body... read full bio
Dance music has a tendency to cycle, so while the newcomers are learning the newest "old" style, the industry veterans already have it down pat. With three UK top 20 songs and over 4 million record sales worldwide, Jeremy Sylvester has been a mainstay of the UK scene since the 1990s. Now, he has refocused and immersed himself into the recording... read full bio
When it comes to bass music, JEANIE is a formidable force. The dynamic DJ/producer, who is from Los Angeles, has enthralled the scene with her unmistakable presence and electrifying music. JEANIE is constantly pushing the limits of bass music with her notable releases on major labels like Welcome Records, Circus Records, Disciple Round Table, and Bassrush. An important turning point was... read full bio
When it was still illegal for him to join clubs, Jewel Kid, who was born in Malta, boarded the music train. After twenty years, this path has accelerated from DJ to Producer with a one-way ticket to fame. He won "Best House Remix" in Beatport's Carl Cox Worldwide Remix Competition and "Best Dance Production" at the Malta Music Awards. Jewel Kid... read full bio
Fed up with living a mediocre life, Jody wanted a memorable one instead. Her unyielding ambition led her into the world of stand-up comedy, where she learned to roll with the punch lines and turn life’s lemons into delicious lemonade. Jody is a motivational speaker and participates in over 60 events yearly. She has a unique speaking style; she does not... read full bio
Jim Lauderdale has released over 20 studio albums, and he is one of the most respected artists working in the bluegrass, country industry to date. Jim Lauderdale is an American country and bluegrass singer/songwriters. Jim is considered an A list songwriter in Nashville and has written songs for artists such as Patty Loveless, Solomon Burke, The Dixie Chicks, and George... read full bio
US National Ski Hall of Fame inductee Jonny Moseley has amassed an impressive list of titles and medals as a skier, but it is his ability to bring a crowd to its feet that defines his career. In his quest to deliver the ultimate performance, Jonny has combined the discipline required of an Olympic athlete, the ability to thrill required... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Jason Benoit just began his music career a few years ago, but he is already seeing great success as one of Canada’s fastest rising country stars. His first single, “This Is What It Feels Like,” a country rendition of the Armin van Buuren and Trevor Guthrie song, peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Canada Country chart. The single... read full bio
Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. He is also known for being a great keynote speakers to Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily... read full bio
Joanne Shaw Taylor is UK’s number one star of the blues-rock world. The big voice from the Black Country has toured internationally, receiving critical acclaim from people everywhere. After debuting her first album, ‘White Sugar’, the door to Taylor’s career was opened, and she broke into the U.S. market. Beating stereotypes of age and gender, Taylor set herself up for... read full bio
Jacque Reid is a renowned news correspondent, currently co-hosting the widely popular radio show, New York Live. She is also seen regularly on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Prior to that, she served as co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Jacque came to radio from CNN Headline News and... read full bio
Jamie’s lifelong zest for performing, her love of country music and her “Ferrari of a voice,” as one critic called it, have since made her one of the genre’s most respected artists. The successes are well known to country fans. Jamie launched her career with back-to-back #1's ""There Is No Arizona"" and ""When I Think About Angels” and followed with... read full bio
Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol. Following his appearance on the series, Josh released his self-titled... read full bio
In Josh Thompson, working-class country has found its most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. His work ethic, the honesty in his writing and the energy in his performances have combined to make Josh a powerful... read full bio
Singer-songwriter JT Hodges grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where his parents established Buffalo Sound Studios, the city's first multi-track recording studio. Clients included artists as diverse as T Bone Burnett and Michael Bolton. His father studied concert piano at Juilliard and then attended the University of North Texas to get a master's degree in jazz composition. Hodges' mother sang... read full bio
