Adele Givens made her professional standup debut at the Regal Theater in Chicago. She was quickly dubbed the Queen of Comedy and has since appeared in sitcoms and comedy specials including The Hughleys, Moesha, The Parkers, Comedy Central Presents, Def Comedy Jam, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, Martin, Tracey Takes On…, and The Steve Harvey Show. Her film appearances include... read full bio
Nadia Turner is an American singer that is best known for being on the 4th season of American Idol. She blew away the judges with her performance and style. She also made it through to make it to be one of the top 8 finalist on the show. After American Idol Turner made guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres... read full bio
Gary Lewis & The Playboys are a pop-rock group best known in the 1960s. They currently consist of members, Gary Lewis, Nick Rather, Bobby Bond, Dominic Trincini, Mike Gladstone, and Willy ORiley. During their time recording, Gary Lewis & The Playboys released 14 albums, 8 of which were on the Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, This... read full bio
With natural awareness for melody and enchanting Latin beats, Gato Barbieris music has become his trademark. He began his musical career as an alto saxophone player at an early age, playing professionally in Buenos Aires clubs. His perfect blend of instrumental impetuousness has given him the ability to withstand a five-decade career and cover the entire jazz genre. He launched... read full bio
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress who brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to her performances. The Montreal native is also no stranger to television and films. She was the original host of NBC's hit reality show The Biggest Loser. She also hosted The Caroline Rhea Show and starred as Aunt Hilda on The WB's Sabrina, The... read full bio
Virtuoso lead guitarist Daryl Stuermer of the super-group Genesis and Phil Collins has been touring the world to sold-out crowds, creating the signature guitar sound of the Phil Collins mega hits “In the Air Tonight” and “Easy Lover.” As co-writer of the Phil Collins Grammy Award Winning, Billboard No. 4 single “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven,” Stuermer continues... read full bio
In the wilderness that is popular Christian music, weighed down by dreams of secular emulation and candy sweet images of the happy-go-lucky Christian life, there are a few who stand strong in the changing winds of contemporary Christian music culture. Grammy-nominated artist Brandon Heath, with his soaring voice and unapologetic faith, stands up among these, embracing the shifting and blurring... read full bio
Although this aspiring pop princess tried her best, no one thought Scarnato would make the final cut on the sixth season of American Idol. But never try to second-guess public taste: On March 8, 2007, the former wedding singer shocked the judges when she beat out diva Sabrina Sloan for a Top 12 spot. With her long legs on prominent... read full bio
Beating out thousands of singers, Gina Glocksen made it as the 9th place finalist of the 6th season of American Idol. This program solidified her love of music, performing and desire to pursue a career in music and entertainment. Her mesmerizing persona, punk rock style and extraordinary voice have helped Glocksen continue to perform nationwide, showcasing her musical talents. Since... read full bio
His "End of Racism" comedy and lecture tour won the title of "Best Diversity Act" on college campuses, and he is regarded as an industry standard for his strong, straightforward, and incredibly amusing commentary on racial issues, diversity, and global understanding. His distinct teaching style has been called "smooth, intelligent, and thought provoking" since it simultaneously fills two spaces—one for amusement... read full bio
The House Jacks, a San Francisco-based rock band, are pioneers in the music business as the first rock group to only rely on their powerful vocals to produce a unique sound. They easily transition between genres, producing thrilling funk, high-energy rock, and heartfelt ballads that strike a chord with their steadily growing fan base. These pioneering musicians have performed on innumerable... read full bio
Shawn Mullins is a singer songwriter who specializes in folk rock, Instrumental rock, and adult alternative music. Shawns voice varies widely standing out along with his rythym acoustical, electric guitar strokes. Mullinss earlier work was influenced by acoustic and power-pop groups such as the Violent Femmes, The Producers and the Indigo Girls. However, his most significant and enduring influences are... read full bio
Everything Tab does, he does on the spot. He rarely rehearses, making each performance a new experience for both the band and the audience. He likes things simple, and approaches life with a laid-back reverence. Whether it's his uncanny ability to fix things (he's been known to repair a tour bus with a Swiss Army Knife), his winning performances racing... read full bio
Jaci Velasquez, a multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated performer, has spent more than half of her life pursuing her ambition of becoming an entertainer. She has recorded albums in both English and Spanish and performed on stages all over the world. Since making her stage debut at the age of sixteen, she has fully embraced the abilities that God has given her,... read full bio
She won’t accept this statement herself, but Rebecca St. James is today’s most loved and respected international Christian music artist. With diversity and depth, the Sydney, Australia native has made the globe her mission field since debuting in 1994 at age 16. Almost 10 years into the journey now, it’s remarkable to remember what has transpired and to consider what... read full bio
Lil Rounds is one of the top 13 finalists on FOX's American Idol 8." Lil Rounds auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. Lil Rounds sang "All I Do" by Stevie Wonder for her audition. All four judges voted yes to send Lil Rounds to Hollywood. Lil Rounds was in the third group of 12 contestants to perform out of the... read full bio
Jonathan Coulton is a geek rock/folk rock musician. He is best known for such compositions as “Still Alive” and “Code Monkey”, as well as his cover of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”. He is the Contributing Troubadour for Popular Science magazine and the musical director for John Hodgman’s Little Gray Book Lectures. Every week for a year Coulton released a new... read full bio
Jedda Jones is a true Renaissance Woman. She transformed from corporate trainer to entertainment dynamo, excelling every step of the way. Perseverance and versatility should be her middle names. She is a comedienne, writer, producer, actress and author. Her credits include associations with such television hits as Murphy Brown, In Living Color and Coach. Movies such as The Ray Charles... read full bio
The Chi-Lites were formed in Chicago in 1959. Originally called the Hi-Lites, they consisted of Marshall Thompson, Creadel Red Jones, Eugene Record, Robert Lester and Clarence Johnson. As the Hi-Lites they released a number of singles on local labels then in 1964 they changed their name to Marshall & the Chi-Lites; the 'C' being added to reflect the... read full bio
The Turtle Island Quartet is a San Francisco Bay Area based jazz string quartet formed in 1985 and still actively touring worldwide and recording as of 2010. They were the first string quartet to achieve artistic and commercial success integrating jazz improvisation, jazz rhythms and comping using extended techniques. Their extensive repertoire consists primarily of compositions and arrangements by quartet... read full bio
