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
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway, have teamed up to present shows on improvisational comedy. Using their quick comedy skills, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create comedic and original scenes, just like a live version of their television series Whose Line! They have most recently taken to... read full bio
Gin Blossoms are known for their Platinum albums and hit singles including: “Hey Jealousy”, “Allison Road”, “Until I Fall Away”, “Mrs Rita”, “Found Out About You”, “Til I Hear It From You”, “Follow You Down”, and “As Long As It Matters”. The latter of which, As Long As It Matters earned them a Grammy Award nomination. Within five years of... read full bio
Bruce Hornsby is known for his unique musical style that is an eclectic blend of jazz, bluegrass, classical, blues, rock, folk, and Motown. His career began with his band, Bruce Hornsby and the Range. His biggest hit of all time is the song “The Way It Is” from the album of the same name. The album was certified multi-platinum... read full bio
Mexican pop peformer Lucero began her career at a very young age. As a child actress she began to gain recognition and succeeded in achieving a prosperous career in television and film. She acted in productions such as Alegrías de Mediodía and Chispita. As a teen, she appeared in the film Coqueta, which also featured Pedro Fernandez. She also performed... read full bio
Mandy Patinkin an award-winning actor of stage and screen, and a tenor vocalist. He is a noted interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondheim, and is best known for his work in musical theatre, originating iconic roles such as Georges Seurat in Sunday in the Park with George, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, Burrs in The Wild Party, and... read full bio
American record executive, entrepreneur, and university lecturer Mathew Knowles is well-known for his important work as Destiny's Child's manager and for having helped his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles launch successful solo careers. Knowles has made a lasting impression on the music industry thanks to his broad knowledge and entrepreneurial energy. Knowles is the pioneering creator of Music World Entertainment, a... read full bio
Night Ranger largely rose to fame through a number of singles and albums, as well as the appearances of their videos on MTV. The top videos on the video charts were those that accompanied popular singles. Over 10 million copies of Night Ranger's first five albums were sold globally. Due to a country band with the identical name of The... read full bio
Twenty-year music industry veteran and Grammy Award winning producer, Randy Jackson is a prolific musician who also spent eight years as the Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior Vice President of A&R at MCA Records. However, it was AMERICAN IDOL that propelled Jackson into public consciousness. The show has proved to be one... read full bio
