Angus Macfadyen is best known for his performances in the films Braveheart, Saw, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, and We Bought A Zoo. After Braveheart won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Macfadyen acted in the independent film Nevada, before giving the performance of his career in the action/fantasy Warriors of Virtue. Macfadyen attended the University of Edinburgh and... read full bio
Gloria Steinem's name is synonymous with the advancement of women's social equality in America and throughout the world. Early in her career, she simply defined feminism as “the belief that women are full human beings,” a definition that continues to direct her work. Today, Gloria Steinem continues to call for an end to women's disadvantaged condition in the paid labor... read full bio
Aasif Mandvi is an Indian-American comedian and actor who first gained widespread recognition for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Mandvi was born in Mumbai into a Muslim family. When he was young, his family relocated to Bradford, England, and then when he was sixteen, they made their permanent home in Tampa, Florida. Mandvi moved to New... read full bio
Blessed with what the New York Times described as a beautiful countertenor, singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel united with Paul Simon for the highly successful Old Friends reunion tour, which received rave reviews. Art Garfunkel has also enjoyed... read full bio
It's not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 30 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler. Having long ago graduated from the jam-band underground to mainstream stardom, the iconoclastic combo has consistently stuck to its guns and played by its own rules. Blues Traveler’s self-titled first album... read full bio
Jo Dee Messina wrote, or co-wrote, many of the songs on her albums, and released ME on her own label, Dreambound Records. The fiercely independent, outspoken, and driven Jo Dee is a forward-thinking country star. Her own campaign allowed her backers to be involved with every step that goes into creating and recording the album, and opportunities to be rewarded... read full bio
Dennis Miller is a stand-up comedian, talk show host, sports and political commentator, actor, as well as TV and radio personality, who earned his fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. After his time on SNL, he hosted multiple of his own talk shows that played on CNBC and HBO. He was a political commentator on his own... read full bio
Gretchen Wilson brings in-your-face rocking country music with the fire of an angry jilted woman, but also has the heart and tenderness needed to carry out a ballad with honesty and emotional sincerity. Selling over 8 million records worldwide and charting 13 singles on the Billboard country charts, she went overnight from talented obscurity to phenomenon. After dropping out of... read full bio
Lee Greenwood turned his vocal strain from working several jobs and performing in smoke-filled rooms at night, producing a unique style. He's used it to his advantage, becoming one of country music's premier balladeers. Lee paid for his own ticket to fly to Nashville and cut a few demos, and it took more than a year for that effort to... read full bio
Julianne Hough is a true triple threat as an accomplished singer, actress, and dancer. The former star and two-time champion of ABC's hit series, Dancing With the Stars, joined the show as a permanent judge on season 19. Now going on her fourth season as a judge on DWTS, Julianne can also add Emmy winner to her repertoire. She won... read full bio
The legendary 27-year stint as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick on CBS-TV's Late Show made Paul Shaffer, a bandleader and musical genius, famous throughout the world. Shaffer has had a long and successful career, winning many awards and leaving a lasting impression on the music business. Shaffer, a Grammy Award-winning master of verbal and musical improvisation, has performed on stages... read full bio
Patty Loveless has made us smile and chuckle with such feisty country rockers as ""Blame It On Your Heart,"" ""You Can Feel Bad"" and ""I Try to Think About Elvis."" Loveless has touched our hearts and brought tears to our eyes with such memorable performances as ""You Don't Seem to Miss Me,"" ""Nothin' But the Wheel"" and ""How Can I... read full bio
Macy Gray parlayed an utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into R&B stardom at the turn of the millennium, appealing to audiences in search of a fresh alternative to mainstream soul. Gray has received five Grammy nominations, winning one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (I Try"). With a new production team, including will.i.am from Black Eyed... read full bio
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter has a string of Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum albums. She has achieved a bounty of hits including ""Passionate Kisses,"" ""Never Had it So Good,"" ""He Thinks He'll Keep Her,"" ""Down at the Twist and Shout,"" ""I Feel Lucky,"" ""I Take My Chances,"" ""Shut Up and Kiss Me"" and ""Tender When I Want to Be."" Her... read full bio
Lauren Alaina is best known for her performance on the tenth season of American Idol. The former American Idol judge favorite released her album, which reflects her impressive range that has been compared to the genre’s premier vocalists, including Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. Lauren first captured America’s heart when she appeared on American Idol and revealed her enthusiasm, humor... read full bio
Christina Milian is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and model. She has released three studio albums and an EP, titled 4U. Milian's first lead role was in the film Love Don't Cost a Thing, and subsequently had main roles in Be Cool, Pulse, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and Bring It On: Fight to the Finish. She is currently the executive... read full bio
Charles Kelley, a singer and songwriter originally from seven-time Grammy award-winning band Lady Antebellum, has departed on his own musical journey. Kelley has been developing his songs with a different style than any performance he’s done before. His first solo single, ‘The Driver’ featuring Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay, received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo at the Grammy... read full bio
The Commodores are an American funk pop band that were most popular through the 70s and 80s. Over the years the group has held members such as Lionel Richie, Milan Williams, Thomas McClary, Michael Gilbert, Skyler Jett, Sheldon Reynolds, and more. The band is still touring with members William King, Walter Orange, and J.D. Nicholas. Over the years they have... read full bio
Deborah Cox is a performer from Canada who is also active in the acting and producing industries. When Cox was working as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion, she first began to achieve notoriety. From that point on, Cox began writing her own music and has since gone on to create a total of five studio albums. Both of her... read full bio
Aaron Neville is an American R&B and soul singer and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. Apart from his solo career, Neville has also recorded music alongside his brothers as The Neville Brothers. As a solo artist, Neville has released nearly 20 albums over the years. Three of his albums, “Warm Your Heart”, “The Grand Tour” and “Aaron Neville’s Soulful Christmas”... read full bio
