Although she's widely acknowledged as the premier female vocalist in country music today, Martina McBride is not content to rest on her impressive laurels, which include a shelf full of industry awards. She's managed to improve upon near-perfection by focusing on what she does best: delivering emotional performances of mature country songs with poignant, timeless themes. Over 16 million in... read full bio
Lea Michele is most well recognized for starring as Rachel Berry on the musical television series, “Glee”. Her critically praised portrayal of Rachel earned her a Satellite Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and three People's Choice Awards in a row. Since Glee ended its successful six-year run, Lea has played the role of Hester Ulrich on Fox's horror-comedy series... read full bio
Primus is a rock band, currently made up of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry ""Ler"" LaLonde, and drummer Tim ""Herb"" Alexander. The diversity of their sound has allowed Primus to gain a modest segment of fans from many different rock sub-genres. They are characterized by their irreverent approach to music. Primus release their records on Claypool's Prawn Song... read full bio
ZZ Top has been entertaining fans all over the country for over 38 years. The rock band still performs with original members Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill. With their third album, Tres Hombres, the band was able to gain national attention from the single, “La Grange”. The song is still considered as one of the band’s signature... read full bio
Eddie Izzard is one of Britain’s best stand-up comedians. He is also an actor and voice-over artist for several projects. His comedy style takes the form of rambling, whimsical monologue and self-referential pantomime. Izzard's works include amazing stand-up sets like Unrepeatable, Definite Article, Glorious, Dress to Kill, Circle, Sexie and Stripped. He had a starring role in the television series... read full bio
Electric Light Orchestra soon gained a cult following despite lukewarm reviews back in their native United Kingdom. By the mid-1970s, they had become one of the biggest selling bands. ELO accumulated 27 Top 40 hit singles in both the UK and the US. The group also scored 20 Top 20 U.K. hit singles, as well as 19 Top 20 hit... read full bio
Janelle Monae is an R&B singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. Her work has earned her six Grammy nominations to date. She is known for her unique look, usually wearing a tux as a uniform when performing or appearing at an event. Monae had several projects before being signed to Bad Boy Records. Her debut album, TheArchAndroid, had critical acclaim... read full bio
Singer-songwriter and '70s icon Carly Simon found that her breast cancer diagnosis in 1997 gave her life a focal point. ""I feel stronger and more vital than ever,"" she told the New York Daily News. ""When you actually have a battle, it's better than when you don't know who to fight."" Simon became a legendary folk figure with “Anticipation”, “You... read full bio
Wayne Brady is a television personality, host and comedian, who can currently be seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway and Let's Make a Deal. Brady’s biggest comedy career move happened when he joined the cast of the British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway. He was soon given the opportunity to become a regular on the American version,... 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
MGMT began as musical terrorists who practiced electroclash but swiftly evolved into an interesting, intelligent pop band with psychedelic undertones. Ben Goldwasser and Andrew Van Wyngarden, two first-year art students at Middletown, Connecticut's Wesleyan University, started MGMT in 2002. Initially going under the name of the Management, the group's live performances largely consisted of background tapes, synthesizers, and prerecorded vocals... read full bio
"Rapper Nas, began his life in Brooklyn, New York as Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones. The well-known American MC released his first bestselling debut album Illmatic, which put Nas on the map in the hip-hop community. Many believed that it was one of the greatest rap albums ever. Nas was also a part of hip hop supergroup The Firm, which... read full bio
Sara Bareilles is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and author who is best known for her hit single, “Love Song”, which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the course of her career, Bareilles has released six studio albums with her second album, “Little Voice” being the most popular and reaching certified RIAA Platinum and BPI Silver.... read full bio
"Lindsey Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released five solo albums and a live album. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of... read full bio
Kaskade’s music embodies life, love and happiness. Kaskade’s signature sound is as unmistakable as it is beautiful; a combination of dewy female vocals, tough electronic underpinnings, and memorable melodies. The new face of electronic dance music has been in the trenches of the EDM scene as an original recording artist and in-demand DJ for more than a decade. He has... read full bio
In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
Nikki Glaser first gained notoriety during season four of Last Comic Standing, while she was still attending college. She co-hosted the popular comedy podcast, You Had To Be There with Sara Schaefer. Nikki and her podcast cohost, Sara Schaefer, also co-hosted a late night talk show for MTV called ""The Nikki and Sara Show"". Nikki regularly performs at The Comedy... read full bio
Ryan Bingham is a talented Americana singer-songwriter with roots in New Mexico and Texas, now residing in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, Ryan spent several years on the rodeo circuit, and dropped out of school to pursue bull riding in his late teens. With the release of his first two studio albums, "Mescalito" (2007) and "Roadhouse Sun" (2009) on Lost... read full bio
Foster the People is a Grammy-nominated indie pop band whose single, “Pumped Up Kicks”, propelled them into mainstream popularity. The song appeared on many music charts and peaked at No.1 in several countries. Pumped Up Kicks went multi-Platinum in countries such as Australia, Canada and the US. The song earned them numerous accolades including a Grammy Award nomination and a... read full bio
Brett Eldredge is a singer, songwriter, and record producer who specializes in country music. He wants to use his powerful voice and clever words to create tales. Raymond, his debut track, was made public upon his contract with Atlantic Records. His debut album, Bring You Back, included three number-one songs, Beat of the Music, Mean to Me, and Dont Ya,... read full bio
