Not only is John Rich a multi-Platinum selling country music artist, but he knows the business side as a writer and producer as well. He put his business acumen to the test as the winner of the NBC hit show Celebrity Apprentice, where he raised over $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - the most raised by any... read full bio
Kevin Pollak is an American actor, impressionist and comedian. His well-known impressions include Albert Brooks, Christopher Walken, Peter Falk, Alan Arkin and William Shatner. Pollak has been performing stand-up comedy since the age of ten, and starred in a musical at eleven. Since becoming a touring professional stand-up comedian at age twenty, Pollak has gone on to co-star in fourteen... read full bio
A true pop and country music phenomenon since breaking through to the mainstream in the early 90’s, Billy Ray Cyrus has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and has had three No. 1 hit singles. Over the course of 14 studio albums he has earned 35 chart singles, including 16 Top 40 hits. His hit single, “Achy Breaky Heart”,... read full bio
Kevin Nealon is an American stand-up comedian and actor who gained fame after being a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He began his career doing a stand-up routine for Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show. With his unique sense of humor and profound dry wit, Kevin continued beyond his stand-up routines to becoming a regular on the award-winning television... read full bio
Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that Burton Cummings has enjoyed in a dazzling career spanning more than forty years. Whether as lead singer and songwriter with The Guess Who or on his own, Burton Cummings has amassed more hit records than just about any other Canadian performer in history. By 1970 the Guess... read full bio
Since the release of their debut album, 38 Special has created a musical legacy that has cross generational appeal. With gold and platinum albums, Top 10 hits, and sold-out stadium tours to their credit, 38 Special has broken the Southern Rock mold and established themselves as a classic American rock-and-roll band. Best known for their hits “Hold on Loosely,” “If... read full bio
Frank Caliendo has spent his whole career making people laugh as a comedian, actor, and impressionist. Caliendo is a comedian not to be missed because of his spot-on impersonations of notable figures such as politicians George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, actors Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Robert DeNiro, sportscasters John Madden and Charles Barkley, and talk show hosts Dr.... read full bio
Pat Green is an American singer-songwriter country artist from San Antonio, Texas. Green has released ten albums in his career, fifteen of his singles have charted on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, and his single “Wave on Wave” peaked at number 3, and his album with the same name earned certified gold. Green grew up playing music at local bars and... read full bio
Tricia Rose is a renowned American sociologist and author who has made a significant impact in the field of hip hop studies. Born on October 18, 1962, she is a pioneering scholar in the examination of the intersection of pop music and gender. Tricia Rose's works have been instrumental in shaping the way that hip hop is understood and analyzed... read full bio
Lifehouse has spent their entire career juggling two different personas: loud live rock and roll band and radio-ready song writers. The group was founded in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1990s, and in 2000, they gained international notoriety with the publication of their critically acclaimed debut album, No Name Face. Their debut single, "Hanging by a Moment," peaked at... read full bio
American comedian, actor, writer, and musician Paul Reiser is well-known for his many talents, which have made him a well-liked figure in the entertainment world. Reiser, who was born in New York City on March 30, 1957, has made a lasting impression on comedy and television because to his distinct wit, approachable humor, and obvious charm. In the 1980s, Reiser began... read full bio
Surrounded by show biz vets from such an early age, it was inevitable that Patti Austin would find herself on stage with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Ray Bolger and, after high school, touring with the great Harry Belafonte. This led to numerous television appearances, more solo recordings and an international tour as a headlining club singer. She... read full bio
A star of stage and screen, Matthew Morrison has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe awards, as well as won a Satellite Award for his role on Glee. Morrison most notably starred in Glee, Fox’s hit musical comedy series. In the show, Morrison starred as Will Schuester, an optimistic high school teacher who tries to refuel his own... read full bio
Shawn Randolph ‘Randy’ Houser is an American country music artist. While signed to Universal South Records, he charted the single “Anything Goes”. It was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard country singles chart and the title track to his debut album of the same name, which also produced his first Top 10 hit, “Boots On”. His second album, “They... read full bio
Los Lonely Boys are an American Chicano rock trio, composed of three brothers: Henry on guitar, Jojo on bass, and Ringo on drums. This extraordinary group has been composing music together since they were very young and has now been a part of the professional music industry for over a decade. Los Lonely Boys write, sing, and play music drawn... read full bio
Post-disco and post-punk music were collectively referred to as Parliament-Funkadelic. A lot of different artists, like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Otis Redding, and Sly Stone, influenced the band. George Clinton is the main driving force behind P-Funk and a musician, songwriter, bandleader, and producer. In their early years, Parliament and Funkadelic both had the same group of musicians playing different... read full bio
Spoon is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. Spoon began when Britt Daniel formed a punk/pop project with Wendel Stivers, guitarist for (another Austin band) Sincola. Together with Andy Maguire on bass and Jim Eno on drums, the group took fruition. The band's single, “The Way We Get By”, appeared in the movie, Stranger Than Fiction, as well as... read full bio
Rufus Wainwright is the son of singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (of the McGarrigle Sisters). He began playing piano at the age of six. By thirteen, he was touring the U.S. with his sister, mother and aunt; they were billed as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. When he was fourteen, his song “I’m A-Runnin’” was nominated for a... read full bio
Robin Thicke has built an impressive list of accolades to account for his successful music career. He has been nominated for four Grammys and four American Music Awards, among countless other prestigious nominations. His song Lost Without U earned him an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Award and a BET Award nomination. Blurred Lines, a collaboration with T.I. and Pharrell... read full bio
Actress Jackie Burns, who performs on both coasts, is the longest-running Elphaba on Broadway in the musical Wicked. She serves as the brand's spokesperson and appears in print and television advertisements. Additionally, she performed as Elphaba on the National Tour, for which she was nominated for an Irene Award. She took Idina Menzel's place in the Tony Award-winning national tour... read full bio
