Roy Hargrove, widely recognized as one of top improvising trumpeters, has not only wowed crowds throughout the world as he leads what is arguably the hardest working and most exciting band in jazz, but has also impressed critics who award him high scores in polls. In addition, Hargrove has been involved in a number of side projects, ranging from T.... read full bio
Cassadee Pope is a musician and winner of the third season of NBC's The Voice. She is the youngest and first female contestant to win. Pope's blind audition for The Voice caused all four judges to turn their chairs. She ultimately picked Blake Shelton as her coach. Prior to embarking on her solo career, Pope fronted the pop rock band... read full bio
In the realm of business, Troy Hazard has encountered and overcome very few problems. The brilliant businesswoman, who over the course of three decades started and developed thirteen companies, has turned around companies that were losing a ton of money and has advised numerous prosperous firms, like Fisher & Paykel, Goodyear, Baskin Robbins, and Subway, among many others. Because of his... read full bio
Fabio was voted Top Chef’s Season 5 Fan Favorite and was the standout chef on Top Chef, Season 5, which was nominated three times for the 2009 Emmys. Recently Fabio was on Top Chef Season 8, All Stars and has always received raves from fans. Fabio’s first cookbook, Café Firenze Cookbook, Mangia e Bevi, has been a huge hit. He... read full bio
Mary Frances Berry has been one of the most recognized and respected voices in our nations civil rights, gender equality, and social justice agendas. Fighting for fairness and justice under four Presidential administrations, she lead the way as Chairperson of the US Civil Rights Commission for many years. Berry also served as Assistant Secretary for Education in the US Department... read full bio
Drake White is a singer-songwriter residing in Nashville, TN. A native of Alabama from The Hokes Bluff area, he has a very different country feel with a freestyle twist on many of his original songs. He improvises throughout a show phrasing rhythmic lyrics as his unique live show unfolds. Drake frequently involves the audience in his witty craftsmanship of verbalization... read full bio
Country music artist, Danielle Bradbery won Season 4 of The Voice. Later, she was signed to a record deal with Big Machine Records. Her self-titled debut album featured the single The Heart of Dixie. Bradbery performed on the WGTY Great Country Radio stage at the York Fair and sang four songs from her upcoming album. She made her Grand Ole... read full bio
Eddie Olczyk is an American former professional ice hockey player and current coach and analyst. Olczyk played as a center in the NHL for 16 seasons and for several different teams. Olczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career as an amateur playing for the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments before going on to playing on the... read full bio
Fueled by hit singles Im Not Over and Show Me What Im Looking For, Carolina Liar blanketed both radio and television, generating nationwide airplay at modern rock and alternative while also appearing in shows such as The Vampire Diaries, American Idol, Gossip Girl, The Hills, and many more (MTV actually licensed their entire 2008 album, Coming To Terms). Spotlighted as... read full bio
Anthony McFarland Jr. is an American football running back who has recently been an unsigned draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. McFarland Jr. was born in Hyattsville, Maryland, and he began his career play football in high school at DeMatha Catholic High School where he was an Under Armour All-American. Unable to play his senior season due... read full bio
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is headed by two versatile and talented sons of America's more notable musical families. They deliver a jazzy blend of original tunes, favorite jazz standards, and ever popular Dave Brubeck classics. Chris and Dan Brubeck had the unique privilege of growing up listening to, studying with, and eventually playing alongside some of the great jazz legends... read full bio
Matt Dusk is a velvet-voiced singer, who is all set to sing his way to international stardom. Matts music takes the finer elements of the rat pack era (great vocals, style, sophistication), and gives this classic genre a 21st century spin with state of the art production values and unique new material. Past, present and future meet and the result... read full bio
Chris Webber is a well-known former professional basketball player famous for his impact on the game and remarkable court skills. Webber studied at the University of Michigan, where he joined Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson as a key member of the Wolverines' "Fab Five" during his college years. With their innovative playing styles and baggy shorts,... read full bio
Blind Melon is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. The band originally consisted of Rogers Stevens on guitar, Brad Smith with the bass, vocalist Shannon Hoon, Christopher Thron on rhythm guitar, and Glen Graham on the drums. In 1993, the band had a popular single titled No Rain. Its commercial... read full bio
Uriah Heep is a hard rock band that has reached cult status all over the world. This band was formed in London. Their progressive-art rock-heavy metal fusion's distinctive features have always been massive keyboards sound, strong vocal harmonies and, in the early years, David Byron's quasi-operatic vocals. Twelve of the band's albums have made it to the UK Albums... read full bio
Tamra Barney is a licensed realtor, mother of four, and successful television star of the hit Bravo TV show, The Real Housewives of Orange County. This pioneering and highly rated show originated in Coto de Caza in 2005 and is now franchised and syndicated all over the world. With Tamra's experience and successful television career, she recently launched a successful... read full bio
Marc Weiss, The Chef That Rocks, is the only entertainer who simultaneously cooks & deejays for special events world wide. Marc will deejay the event while serving up a gourmet food tasting. This format can be embellished by adding an interactive cooking demo with the honoree or a volunteer, video simulcast, dancer/servers, lighting etc. He’s a big hit at fundraisers,... read full bio
Since the release of The SteelDrivers (2008) and Reckless (2010), The SteelDrivers have been nominated for three Grammys, four IBMA awards and the Americana Music Associations New Artist of the Year. They were presented the International Bluegrass Music Associations award for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2009. That same year the band spent a week in Georgia as part... read full bio
Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer & humanitarian Keiko Matsui creates groundbreaking, thought provoking & inspirational music. The courageous, spiritually driven and consummate artist enjoys the distinction of being an invited guest and performer at the International Jazz Day. Her unique melting pot of musical influences have garnered her a devout international following. The eloquent and soft-spoken but yet deliberate musician tours... read full bio
World-famous chef, writer, and broadcaster Simon Majumdar has devoted the second half of his life to realizing his dream of "Go Everywhere." Consume everything. He has visited dozens of nations worldwide as well as all fifty states on this voyage. His three novels, EAT MY GLOBE, EATING FOR BRITAIN, and FED, WHITE, AND BLUE, chronicle his journey to become an... read full bio
