Before he ever sang a note, Hank Williams III, the grandson of Hank Williams and the son of Hank Jr., was a member of the country music royalty. However, he did not immediately follow in the musical footsteps of his ancestors. Rather, he chose to travel the Southeast, consuming copious amounts of marijuana and playing drums in punk and hardcore... read full bio
Eliane Elias learned the piano at age 7, and was transcribing solo portions of her parents jazz records by the age of 12. After studying for 6 years (and teaching by age 15) at Brazils prestigious Free Center of Music Apprenticeship, she continued her classical education with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieria. She was also the protg of Vinicius de... read full bio
Pixie Lott is a British singer-songwriter and actor who was born Victoria Louise Lott on January 12, 1991, in Kent, United Kingdom. When she was 15 years old, LA Reid signed her to the Island Def Jam Music Group. Today, she is a signed artist with Interscope in the United States and Mercury Records in the United Kingdom. She officially released... read full bio
Slaughterhouse is a hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9" appeared on a song called "Slaughterhouse" from Joe Budden's album Halfway House. That is also where they got their name. The group released... read full bio
When first you hear the voice, rich, warm, remarkable, it's a voice that suits a secret sharer, a woman who tells the truth. For more than 27 years, Joan Armatrading has done just that-- in songs crafty, subtle and sublime. Armatrading's songs are in the truest sense soul music; even at their boldest, driven by her passionate guitar, they touch... read full bio
In 1498, half a millennium ago, Emperor Maximilian I of Austria moved his court and his court musicians from Innsbruck to Vienna. He gave specific instructions that there were to be six boys among his musicians. For want of a foundation charter, historians have settled on 1498 as the official foundation date of the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle and - in consequence... read full bio
Jessica Sanchez is sincere when she claims to have been singing her entire life. The talented singer made her television debut on America's Got Talent at the age of 11, wowing the audience with her rendition of "I Surrender." Five years later, as a finalist on American Idol Season 11, she is still the star of the show. To Gilbert... read full bio
Sidewalk Prophets are a Christian band from Nashville, Tennessee that consists of members David Frey, Cal Joslin, and Daniel Macal. They have been winners of the GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, which gained them more popularity. They have also been nominated for three other awards including Group of the Year, Song of the Year for ""Live... read full bio
The Halluci Nation (formerly A Tribe Called Red) is an electronic dance music group from Canada, who blends dub step with hip hop, reggae and First Nations music to create their signature style. They're distinguished from other EDM artists for their vocal chanting and drumming- a nod to their Native American culture. This group of three DJs has released many... read full bio
Former Days Away members make up the American indie folk band Good Old War, which is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Keith Goodwin, Tim Arnold, and Dan Schwartz make up Good Old War. The band's name, Goodwin Arnold Schwartz, is derived from the last names of the three members. Good Old War released their debut album, "Only Way To Be Alone,"... read full bio
R&B singer Carl Thomas performed around Chicago and became a member of The Formula. He branched out however, traveling to New York where he sang at clubs during open-mic nights. One such performance caught the eye of Sean Combs, who signed Thomas to Bad Boy Entertainment. Thomas released the single ""I Wish"", topping the R&B charts for six consecutive weeks,... read full bio
Chanel West Coast is a spunky, authentic rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, model and TV personality with a big personality. Chanel’s talent was evident from an early age, as she started taking voice and dance lessons as a little girl. Growing up in LA, her father, who was a DJ, would take her to his shows. Chanel’s first encounter with a... read full bio
Patty explores the intersections of poetry and song with her inventive 14th release, Bird in a Cage, released on her own Road Narrows Records. She has eleven studio albums and two live recordings under her belt. Ten renowned poets, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams, Stanley Kunitz, Kay Ryan, Robert Pinsky, and Billy Collins, have their poems set to... read full bio
The Waifs are an Australian folk rock band that has been performing together for over 20 years. The band consists of Josh Cunningham, Vikki Thorn, and Donna Simpson. Their album, Up All Night, reached the top five on the Australian Albums Chart, received double platinum status and won them four ARIA Awards. Two more albums they have created, Sun Dirt... read full bio
Leela James is an R&B singer and songwriter who is greatly influenced by James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Toni Braxton, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. Her voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Toni Braxton. She has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap... read full bio
The album the Orrall brothers have been working toward since they started JEFF The Brotherhood is called Wasted On The Dream. It's a van-rocking, bong-rattling slab that perfectly embodies their explosive blend of pop tunes, punk, hard rock, and grunge from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Tracks like "Voyage Into Dreams," "Melting Place," and "Karaoke, TN," co-produced by JEFF The Brotherhood... read full bio
Sir Mix-a-Lot is an MC and producer from Seattle, Washington. The founder of the Nastymix record label, he debuted in 1988 with the Platinum-selling Swass. Sir Mix-a-Lot is best known for his 1992 album, Mack Daddy, and its Grammy Award-winning single ""Baby Got Back."" In recent years, ""Baby Got Back"" was revamped by female rap star Nicki Minaj on her... read full bio
Judging by the boldness of their choices, you’d never guess the Trews are 10 years, five studio albums and thousands of gigs into their highly celebrated career. Clearly, someone forgot to tell them that bands are supposed to become more predictable as the years go by, not less so.And yet, evidence of a stubborn refusal to play it safe and... read full bio
With eight albums selling over two million records and worldwide hits like Jackie Blue" and "If You Want To Get To Heaven" the Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. It all began for the Daredevils when a collection of singer songwriters from the Springfield area put together... read full bio
Robert Randolph & The Family Band is an American soul and funk band who have strong blues and gospel influences. The five member band is comprised of Robert Randolph on the pedal steel guitar, Marcus Randolph on drums, Danyel Morgan on bass, Lenesha Randolph on vocals, and Brett Haas playing the keyboard/ guitar. Robert & The Family Band's first album... read full bio
