Dolly Parton once noted, famously, that there were just three real female singers aroundBarbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us," she said, "are only pretending." What the singers she's been influencing for decades spot in Connie Smith's performancesbesides her genius for phrasing, perfect diction, and a vocal range which has long been enviedis her fervent joy... read full bio
Louis Van Amstel is a three-time world dance champion, who began dancing at the age of 10, in a small city outside of Amsterdam. In his early teens, Louis began to travel the world representing his country in many major dance competitions. Competing for both ballroom and Latin dances, he became a three-time Latin Dance Champion. He stopped competing in... read full bio
Christian country singer and songwriter Richie McDonald was born February 6, 1962 in Lubbock, TX, a fitting birthplace (Buddy Holly was also born there, along with several other notable musicians) for this fine guitarist, bassist, and piano player. From 1992 to 2007, he was lead singer for the group Lonestar, who landed nearly 30 singles (many of which McDonald wrote... read full bio
James Wesley puts his core family values into his music with a whiskey-smooth voice and a timelessly winning way with a great country song. Wesley sings directly to real people about real things that profoundly affect real lives and from his small-town upbringing to his blue collar work ethic, he has a deep understanding of what those folks are... read full bio
THE FARM is in many ways a hybrid act a trio deeply rooted in Country Music, that folds in sonic elements from a variety of popular-music genres but the core is built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony. Interlocking voices have been an important thread in countrys history, from the Sons of the Pioneers through Alabama through Restless... read full bio
Martin's dynamite stage presence grabs your attention. Then, his five octave voice takes over, leaving any singer green with envy and the audience gasping for more. Talent-Nostalgia-Tenacity are only some of Martin Dube's professional TNT qualities that propel his explosive persona on stage.... read full bio
Dom Irrera is a man of many faces and voices, each funnier than the last. With a quick change of expression and dialect he moves from character to character in a non-stop commentary on the human comedy. He can mime humor from any situation and his characterizations are always dead-on. Originally from Philadelphia, Dom Irrera, possesses one of the most... read full bio
"Country music, crafting honest, heartfelt songs that connect with millions of listeners around the world. “Let Your Love Flow” received the distinguished BMI Five Million Performance Award and was listed at No. 68 on their Top 100 Songs of the Century. The Brothers continued to produce No.1 hit after No. 1 hit in the years that followed, totaling more than... read full bio
In 2003 Lloyd Banks was crowned the street's number one artist, appeared on the year's top-selling record, and sold another 2 million-plus copies of an album with his own rap troupe. Lloyd Banks was born Christopher Lloyd and raised in Jamaica, Queens. ""My mom is Puerto Rican, my pops is black,"" he informs. Banks appeared on local mixtapes, becoming one... read full bio
The American jazz singer, Nnenna Freelon has been nominated for six Grammy Award. Nnenna Freelon is also a producer, composer, and arranger and has been recognized for her vocal work. Nnenna has been able to tour with talented performer such as Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Aretha Franklin, Dianne Reeves, just to name a few. Nnenna Freelon has two passions in... read full bio
Perhaps best known as the star of his own hit sitcom Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting Showtime At The Apollo, comedian, actor, and host Mark Curry is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring acts. He appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal as host... read full bio
Adam Brand's name ranks very high on the list of the greatest Australian country music artists. Adam Brand is one of the most well-known and commercially successful music artists in Australia. His career statistics are astounding. In the last twenty years, Brand has received twelve Golden Guitars, sold over 600,000 records, and been nominated for six ARIA Awards. He has... read full bio
Led by husband and wife, Marv Ross (guitar) and Rindy Ross (vocals, saxophone), QUARTERFLASH came on to the Billboard Top 40 Charts in the 80s with their Geffen Records release that yielded four top 20 hits, a platinum album and soundtrack titles in the hit movies Fast Times At Ridgemont High", "Nightshift" and "Gremlins". The Rosses continue to write, arrange... read full bio
Pop-country trio Love and Theft fell into place in Nashville when singer- songwriters Eric Gunderson, Stephen Barker Liles, and Brian Bandas threw in together, taking turns singing lead while the other two sang gorgeous backing harmonies. Versatile, bright-sounding, and with a clear sense of pop-country arrangement, Love and Theft's live shows brought them an enthusiastic fan base. Working with producers... read full bio
Internationally renowned for her exhilarating vocals and keyboard artistry Tania Maria's music is a unique combination of jazz, funk and the popular music of her native Brazil. She has created an eclectic fusion that is more exciting than pure jazz. Tania Maria's vibrant voice, brilliant piano work and outstanding performances have made an artist of increasing international popularity. Without doubt,... read full bio
"The Rembrandts are the masterminds behind the fiercely popular theme song, “I’ll Be There For You”, for the iconic sitcom Friends. No fan of the show can withhold the legendary “clapping” during the title sequence, brought back to the public’s attention thanks to Netflix, who added the show to their catalog in early 2015. But the Rembrandts are no one... read full bio
Wayne Cotter is a favorite of the talk shows, having appeared dozens of times with both David Letterman and Jay Leno. A top nationally touring comedian, Wayne hosted the Fox Television Network series Comic Strip Live for many years. He has been nominated as Best Standup Comedian in the American Comedy Awards, and served as host of the Discovery Channel's... read full bio
T. Graham Brown is a Nashville enigma. He has scores of country hits and sounds like a combination between Otis Redding and Lefty Frizell. T. Graham Brown moved to Nashville from Athens, Georgia in 1982 and found employment recording demo tapes. Nobody sounded like him, and Capitol Records signed him quickly. I Tell It Like It Used To Be, his first... read full bio
Former American Idol contestant, Bucky Covington is among the most remarkable of entertainers—a man known and loved as much for his engaging personality as for his formidable talent. His talent has shone through on three hit singles that have helped push his debut album toward gold status; his undeniable likability and his ability to wear his stardom as comfortably as... read full bio
David Finckel's extraordinarily diversified career brings him to the world's stages as recitalist, soloist with orchestra and chamber musician. His recent appearances have included: a New York recital; performances with the Louisiana Philharmonic; an Aspen Festival recital and his debut with the Festival Orchestra under Sergiu Comissiona; a concert with Andre Previn, featuring Previn's new Cello Sonata; additional solo and... read full bio
