Charles Hurt writes columns for The Washington Times and serves as the Opinion Editor. Throughout his 20-year career, Mr. Hurt has worked his way up from beat reporter for the Detroit News and Washington correspondent for the Charlotte Observer before joining The Washington Times in 2003. He is frequently seen as a contributor on Fox News's iconic evening news roundtable.... read full bio
Introducing Alive City, a vibrant band fronted by Zach and Maddy, a gifted brother and sister pair. As the winners of the CFA Battle of the Bands, they gained notoriety and their music has amassed over 30 million plays. Defying expectations, Alive City creates a distinctive sound that breaks the mold of traditional Christian music. They are a Detroit-based team that takes... read full bio
As the Customer Leadership Executive for five large U.S. market leaders, Jeanne Bliss has fought valiantly to get the customer on the strategic agenda, redirecting priorities and creating transformational changes to the brands' customer loyalty. She has driven achievement of 95 percent loyalty rates, changing customer experiences across 50,000-person organizations. Jeanne developed her passion for customer loyalty at Lands' End,... read full bio
Renowned speaker Ron Hall is also an art dealer, a #1 New York Times best-selling book, and producer of the film "Same Kind of Different as Me." Through his foundation, speaking engagements, and nationwide homelessness fundraising initiatives, he has changed the lives of thousands of people. He has helped the homeless by raising over $100 million. Without his special and... read full bio
The band Vandoliers is distinctively Texas; they capture the rich and varied musical character of the Lone Star State in a fast-paced, boisterous sound that is all their own. This Dallas-Fort Worth six-piece is back with The Vandoliers, a new album that shows these boisterous, rollicking country punks are tighter, more coherent, more sonically engaging than ever after spending the... read full bio
Liam Lynch is a multi-hat wearer in the entertainment business. He was the originator of Sifl and Olly Show on MTV, as well as a co-writer, musician, actor, and executive producer. Among the top 10 series on television at the time, the daily show ran for three seasons. Lynch was one of 40 musicians worldwide selected by Sir Paul McCartney... read full bio
Santeri Saksala (drums), Jussi Turunen (lead guitar), and James Lascelles (vocals/guitar) make up the Helsinki-based prog-metal band Wheel. The group has put out two albums and three EPs. Their third album, "Charismatic Leaders," will be available on May 3. The first single, "Empire," is currently accessible worldwide. To commemorate the release, the band has gone on tours in Europe, North America, and... read full bio
The hit song "A Million Miles Away" by American rock group The Plimsouls was featured in the film Valley Girl. California's Paramount is where the band was founded. After releasing an EP and two full-length albums, they broke up in 1984. Since then, various combinations of the original members have got back together on occasion. Eddie Muñoz currently does sporadic tours, performing... read full bio
Four of the original six members of The Amish Outlaws grew up strictly Amish, having been raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They had no access to alcohol, musical instruments, or power from landlines, yet their spirits were too wild for the Amish way of life. There was no going back once they stomped in the Devil's Playground. The members of the... read full bio
Friends referred him Christian Hayes, a singer-songwriter from the Appalachian foothills, as "The Lullaby Kid" with affection. Authenticity, unadulterated passion, and vulnerability are conveyed through his Americana-influenced folk and country music. Christian's desire for self-expression through songs and poetry started at the age of seven when his poet grandfather handed him his first diary. This marked the beginning of Christian's musical... read full bio
Born and raised in a little town outside of Chicago, Colin Egglesfield is an actor, author, and speaker. He has established a prosperous acting career by appearing in popular TV series and movies including Something Borrowed, Melrose Place, and All My Children. He has also shared the screen with some of the biggest names in entertainment, like Sylvester Stallone, Kate... read full bio
Jess Clarke is a legend in women's sports, not only a football player. With an astounding 52 caps for her country, Jess has led the way in football brilliance. She scored the most goals for Notts County throughout a whole domestic season and has eleven goals for the England national team. Highlights of her career have included competing in two... read full bio
B.B. King's immense influence on the blues community and beyond has not diminished after his passing. King's legacy lives on through his music, and as he performed live with his ensemble, his energy was felt more strongly than ever. Celebrate the music and legacy of the late, great B.B. King, featuring lead vocals by his incredibly gifted daughter, Claudette King. The thrill endures and will keep... read full bio
Born and reared in a small Indiana town, Michael Cochren is an award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader. Following his graduation, Cochren formed the band Cochren & Co. and started touring the nation with his buddies. Later, his wife Leah joined them. Cochren & Co. transcends the boundaries between American pop/rock and soul/blues with their timeless melodies and lyrics full... read full bio
Kim Walker-Smith has a strong belief in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, experiencing God's Presence, and God's compassion for humanity. Through transcending boundaries and religious boundaries, her music has reached millions of people worldwide, bringing hope, healing, and breakthrough. Kim's primary goal is to love God, follow His guidance, and encourage others she leads to do the same.... read full bio
The life story of musician Leon Majcen is one of tenacity and willpower. Born into a family of Bosnian war refugees who left their country to provide a better life for their kids, he grew up on Florida's Gulf Coast. Leon had always been captivated by the storytelling potential of music, especially that of musicians such as Townes Van Zandt,... read full bio
Few album topics are as universal as heartbreak, but Flower Face (Ruby McKinnon), a goth-folk singer/songwriter from Montreal, has reimagined the genre with her latest project, Girl Prometheus, which is incredibly raw and exquisitely sad. Girl Prometheus is just the start of Ruby's new, creative period, which has been accelerated by heartbreak. Girl Prometheus features eleven new songs that, in their... read full bio
Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Sam Donald is a guitarist and singer who presently resides on the MS Gulf Coast. Before opting to pursue a career as a lead singer and songwriter on his own, Sam spent years playing guitar in bands. In less than six weeks, a number of Sam's songs and videos went viral on TikTok, accumulating over 15 million... read full bio
Dear Seattle is the head-banging, beer-drinking, sing-along, melodic, punk rock band you've been waiting for. The band's distinctive and potent songwriting style, which combines elements of a mosh pit and a love letter with a hint of VB, is appealing to fans both in Australia and beyond.... read full bio
Brad's story is one of the most poignant and motivational in music. Despite being at the start of a promising career, there have been enough highs and lows to demoralize even the most seasoned performers. He overcame early hardship, was raised, and ended up living on the streets before winning The Piano on Channel 4. He returned home and asked his... read full bio
