Alongside her success on American Idol, the Iowa native's folkloric singer-songwriter style has drawn admirers. Whirlwind reached the second spot on the iTunes Pop Charts when she received a People's Choice Award for her performance on the show. She also went on to become a popular guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, Live With Kelly & Ryan, and... read full bio
Without purposefully controlling his intense energy, MUZZ is quickly becoming one of the greatest British dance acts, whether it's on the road as one of the leading lights of the new wave of dance music headliners at the world's biggest festivals and sold-out clubs, or online with his creative virtual reality worlds and devoted fanbase. Rich, thought-provoking, and captivating storytelling... read full bio
Micah Christopher, a native of Missouri, worked for more than ten years as a student pastor and worship leader in a local church before sensing the Lord's call to go to Nashville in order to pursue songwriting and singing full-time. Micah is passionate about utilizing music to lead people in worship, and his compositions are designed to foster a deeper... read full bio
Dreamy and terrifying tunes are produced by Montreal's Milk & Bone. Lafond-Beaulne and Poliquin's sonic universe, which consists of layered synths and electronic textures, sets them apart from the electro-pop genre with their vocal colors perfectly matched. Their captivating harmonies delve into the darker sides of friendship, desire, and love. A vital component of their live performances is their close-knit... read full bio
Megan had heard about God all her life, but she wasn't really sure who He was. When she was eighteen and began going to church regularly, her faith took on a significant significance in her life. A producer messaged Megan on Instagram, wondering if she would be interested in trying out for American Idol. Although she was first apprehensive,... read full bio
Muroki, a Kenyan-New Zealander, has made Berlin his home with the goal of introducing his soulful indie-funk-pop combination to European listeners. His third EP, Timezones, was recently released on Benee's Olive Records label. His single "Love Cocoon" peaked at number one on the Triple J Australian chart. You can watch his incredible cover of Tame Impala's "Borderline" for Triple J's renowned... read full bio
Rich harmonies, pocketed drumming, and jazz-inspired keyboards are all combined in the music of Manchester-born keyboardist and producer Matt Wilde. His music has received support from a number of notable figures in the UK's jazz and hip-hop music scene, including Gilles Peterson, Deb Grant, Jamie Cullum, Jazz FM, and more. Additionally, a number of editorial voices on Spotify and Apple Music... read full bio
Sheikh Hassan Yousef, the chairman of Hamas, gave birth to Mosab Hassan Yousef in Ramallah, in the West Bank. His father founded the political branch of Hamas, a worldwide terrorist group that has carried out innumerable suicide bombings and other lethal assaults against Israel. Mosab participated actively in the movement and was detained by Israel's intelligence agency, Shin Bet, for more... read full bio
The CEO and creator of WORTHI, a renowned ethnographic marketing, communications, and content firm, is Myles Worthington. Just 18 months after he started the business, Adweek named it one of the best Multicultural Agencies. The foundation of the WORTHI approach is ethnography, or the study of people and cultures. Worthington switched from working to starting his own business. He and his... read full bio
Michael Grandinetti has wowed audiences around the country and the world with his incredible art of illusion. Michael is a truly passionate about his art, and he works hard to share his talent with both small and large audiences alike. Though he has been featured on such major television networks and shows as NBC’s The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II,... read full bio
The Manhattan Transfer have passed their 40th anniversary having produced over 29 albums and earned ten Grammy Awards over the span of their careers together. One of the most popular jazz recordings, Birdland", brought the group their first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance. They made music history by becoming the first group to win Grammy Awards for both... read full bio
Marilu Henner is an actress, radio host, and bestselling author. For more than twenty years, Henner has championed a vigorous, healthy lifestyle and has inspired millions of people along the way. She rose to national prominence with the role of Elaine Nardo in the television series Taxi and has maintained a successful film and TV career spanning 35 years. A... read full bio
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world, becoming known as the famous ""Miracle on Ice"" game. Following the team's triumph,... read full bio
Michael Franks is a smooth jazz singer-songwriter from the United States, who has recorded with Who's Who of artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by The Manhattan Transfer, Patti LaBelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey and The Carpenters. After 22 years of smash hits and smooth jazz came... read full bio
Matt Biondi is a three-time U.S. Olympic swimmer in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 11 medals. He is a member of the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. In the 1988 Summer Olympics, Biondi equaled Mark Spitz as the second swimmer to win seven medals in one... read full bio
Mark Calcavecchia’s most notable achievement was in 1989, when he won The Open Championship, aka the British Open. winning a four hole playoff over Wayne Grady and Greg Norman. He finished second at the 1988 Masters Tournament to Sandy Lyle. Calcavecchia has won 13 times on the PGA Tour and 11 further times in other professional events. He spent over... read full bio
Max Weinberg is a drummer and television personality, most widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. His powerful but controlled playing on albums such as Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A. stabilized the... read full bio
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm & blues and gospel singer that has one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary music. She began her singing career as the lead vocalist to her family’s gospel band, The Staple Singers. They hit fame with their song “Uncloudy Day”, which was a best seller. They also sang popular songs like “Long Walk... read full bio
Mario Cantone is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central, including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. He hosted a children's... read full bio
Named for the formative location in lead singer John Wozniak's childhood, the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, Marcy Playground emerged in the late 1990s. They had been influenced heavily by Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana. The self¬ titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single ""Sex... read full bio
