Country music star, Gary Allan, first received national attention with the release of his gold certified debut album, Used Heart for Sale. Critics appreciated his fresh approach to the genre, turning the album into an immediate hit with country fans. Since then he’s released 8 more studio albums and his third, fourth, and fifth albums all achieved platinum certification. Gary... read full bio
Melding elements of rap, rock, R&B, and funk, New York's Gym Class Heroes have diverse appeal based on their impressive musical dexterity. Often touring with indie rock and pop-punk bands, they don't fit into one genre; the quartet's music is rooted in traditional hip-hop, but features live instruments instead of looped samples or beats. Lyrics are socially conscious with humor... read full bio
The Decemberists are a folk rock band that formed in Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt and to the nostalgic vibe... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
Robin Thicke has built an impressive list of accolades to account for his successful music career. He has been nominated for four Grammys and four American Music Awards, among countless other prestigious nominations. His song Lost Without U earned him an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Award and a BET Award nomination. Blurred Lines, a collaboration with T.I. and Pharrell... read full bio
With his distinct comedic style and unmistakable charisma, comedian, actor, and writer Rob Riggle has made a lasting impression on the entertainment business. Riggle, who was born and reared in Louisville, Kentucky, has had a stunning rise to stardom. Riggle turned to a career in comedy after serving as a Marine Corps officer. He immediately established himself in the improv and... read full bio
This influential group combines elements of rhythm and blues, matched with an essential mix of hip-hop beats and soulful pop that created the New Jack Swing movement. Guy was originally formed in Harlem by singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Riley. The members of Guy include Riley and R&B singer-songwriters Aaron Hall and Damien Hall. Their first album quickly established... read full bio
Michael Franti is an American poet and musician who is also a vocal supporter of a wide variety of causes relating to the promotion of peace and social justice. Franti began his career as a poet while he was a student at the University of San Francisco. Soon after that, Franti went out and bought himself a bass, and he... read full bio
Damien Rice released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. It reached No. 8 on the UK albums chart, won the Shortlist music prize and generated three top-singles in the UK. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe,... read full bio
Walker Hayes is a country musician from Mobile, Alabama. His southern roots heavily influence his music; Hayes fuses elements of pop, rock, rap, and country to create his unique sound. After graduating from Alabama’s Birmingham Southern College with a music degree, Hayes moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. A Nashville record label soon signed Hayes, though he was... read full bio
Tom Cochrane is best known for his hit songs ""Life Is a Highway"", ""Lunatic Fringe"" and ""I Wish You Well"". Cochrane fronted the Canadian rock band Red Rider and has won seven Juno Awards. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, an Officer of the Order of Canada, has an Honorary Doctorate from Brandon University and... read full bio
Cheryl is an English singer and television personality who rose to fame after winning a place in the girl group, Girls Aloud. She earned her spot after competing on the series “Popstars: The Rivals”. Girls Aloud released five studio albums, all of which earned platinum certification in the UK. While she was still in the group, Cheryl began working on... read full bio
Born on the island of Cuba, Paquito D'Rivera began his career as a child prodigy. A restless musical genius during his teen years, Mr. DRivera created various original and ground-breaking musical ensembles. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna, he directed that group for two years, while at the same time playing both the clarinet and... read full bio
The Dukes of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and Dixieland into the 21st Century, weaving strands of pop, gospel, and country with authentic New Orleans soul. The Dukes have worn their New Orleans jazz heritage proudly as globe-trotting jazz ambassadors from the heart of the Big Easy. They are the oldest continuing Dixieland jazz band and have sold out such venues... read full bio
"Chris Hardwick is a geek. Granted, he may not be the archetypal plump, greasy Star Trek fan-fiction geek, writing a botnet computer virus to cripple the world’s banking system while mired in his own virginity, but how else do you categorize a man with chess trophies, an insect collection and a not-so-unused collection of D & D dice Following his nerdly... read full bio
Originally from Dallas, Iliza moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Emerson College. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Most recently her debut one hour comedy special, War Paint, received #1 on the iTunes charts and was named one of the ""Top Ten Albums of 2013"" on iTunes.... read full bio
Robert Earl Keen Jr. graduated from Texas A&M and moved to Austin, Texas. Soon he was performing in Austin's nightclubs and live music venues, building a solid following. He financed the recording of his own EP and distributed it regionally. Keen soon moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Discouraged by the polish of the new country sound and unable to land a... read full bio
Naughty By Nature, a New Jersey super-group, has been creating party anthems and hip-hop feel good music that has become the soundtrack to our lives for over 20 years. Even those who weren't born when Naughty By Nature know their songs word for word. For example, O.P.P, Hip-Hop Hooray, Ghetto Bastard, Jamboree, Uptown Anthem, and Feel Me Flow were more... read full bio
Fat Joe discovered rap music via the sounds of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five among other eternally great rappers. Eventually taking on the moniker Fat Joe, the rapper secured a recording contract with the Relativity Label, resulting in the release of his full-length debut Represent (1993). Fat Joe’s sophomore effort, Jealous One's Envy (1995), included production contributions by the... read full bio
A five-piece Canadian band called Walk Off The Earth, situated close to Toronto, has become incredibly popular due to their unorthodox style of songwriting. In less than two weeks, the band's creative cover of Gotye's smash song "Somebody That I Used To Know" went viral on YouTube, garnering over 35 million views. They have a huge and devoted fan base... read full bio
