Nancy Hays
Dave Calzaretta
President
President
Nancy Hays Entertainment, Inc.
Magnificent Events, Ltd.
NancyHaysEntertainment.com
www.magevents.com
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•1986-1996 Producers control access
•1997-2007 Internet empowers buyers
•2008-2011 Fear impacts purchases
•2012- Online/Offline transparency
•Compensation model altered
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• Embracing complexity
• A world view
• Embracing transparency
• Predicting different outcomes
• Multifaceted business plans
• Diversification
• A new kind of team approach
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•The Boomer market
•Old arena acts, big concert money
•Retirement and Leisure market
•Charitable causes and events
•International marketing
•Healthcare meetings on the rise
•Under the radar events
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• Friends, Fans and Followers, all mobile
• A new model for an old idea
• Major buying process unchanged
• Finding influencers
• Stores integrating with facebook
• Facebook and Google+
• Social networking becomes key to process
• Foursquare and location based aps
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•Purchases become increasingly social
•Online and offline integration
•Experiential marketing
•Status measured in unique experiences
•Shared ticket buying, music, artists
•Before, during and after concerts
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•Research on line first
•Use social networks to ask others
•Get a feel for the tactical
•Buy from someone you trust in person
•Reinforce buying decision
•3 Exposures lead to a sale
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•Managers, agents and bureaus
•Face to face selling
•Pulling the demand through
•Filling seats
•YouTube, social network presence
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• International and diverse
• General Sessions and causes
• Crowdfunding
• Multiple formats for one event
• Ties to a cause
• More gaming
• More festivals
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• Higher priced acts work for less
• Gig salad
• Company branding through an artist
• Virtual Concerts
• Experiential marketing
• Hyperlocal
• Mobile aps
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•Smaller bands and riders
•More speakers, less entertainers
•Multiple formats, one event
•General Session entertainment
•Justify ROI to business message
•YouTube Channels replace DVDs
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•Combining technology into acts
•More diverse talent
•Health and wellness
•Crowdfunding
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• Penetrating new markets
• Appealing to multiple segments
• Market specialization
• Don’t compromise the producer
• Reinforcing transparency
• Marketing the team approach
• Building trust not fear
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Background
Church got his start in Nashville with a publishing
deal for Sony. Terri Clarke took his song The
World Needs a Drink into the Top 30. His debut
album Sinner Like Me was released in 2006,
garnering two Top 20 singles. His second album
Carolina had two Top 10 hits and his third album
Chief, released in 2011, debuted at #1 on the
Billboard 200.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
• Love Your Love the Most
• Hell on the Heart
Awards and Nominations
• 2011 ACMA – Top New Solo Vocalist (won)
• 2011 ACMA – Top New Artist (nominated)
www.ericchurch.com
Label: Capitol Records
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Background
The Band Perry is composed of three siblings
(Kimberly, Reid and Neil). Their single If I Die
Young went to #1 on the Country Charts and is 2x
certified platinum. They were discovered in
2008 by Garth Brooks manager Bob Doyle who
helped them land their first record deal.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
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If I Die Young
Hip to My Heart
You Lie
www.thebandperry.com
Label: Republic Nashville
Awards and Nominations
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2011 ACMA -Top New Vocal Duo or Group (won)
2011 ACMA – Top New Artist (won)
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Background
Jerrod has been active since 2001, but was best
known for writing songs for other people,
including 3 songs for Garth Brooks. The song
Good Ride Cowboy was one of the most listened
to country songs of 2005. In 2010 he signed with
Arista Nashville and released Judge Jerrod and
the Hung Jury which spawned the #1 hit Lover
Lover.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
• Lover Lover
• What Do You Want
www.jerrodneimannofficial.com
Label: Arista Nashville
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Background
Jaron Lowenstein previously recorded with his
identical twin brother in the group Evan and
Jaron. They had three singles which charted.
His debut solo single Pray For You reached the
Top 15 on the Billboard Hot Country charts. His
debut album Getting Dressed in the Dark was
released in June 2010.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
• Pray For You
• That’s Beautiful To Me
Awards and Nominations
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2010 ACA – New/Breakthrough Artist of the Year
(nominated)
2010 ACA – Single by New/Breakthrough Artist Pray
For You (nominated)
www.jaronatlrtl.com
Label: Universal Republic
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Background
Pistol Annies is a country music supergroup
composed of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe
and Angaleena Pressley. Their debut album Hell
on Wheels was released in August 2011. The first
single, Hell on Wheels critically praised across
the industry.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
•
Hell on Wheels
www.pistolannies.com
Label: Columbia Records
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Background
Scotty is an American country singer that won
the 10th Season of American Idol. At Age 17, he is
the second youngest Idol winner since Jordin
Sparks. His first single, I Love You This Big
entered the country charts at #32 (highest
debut) and sold over 170,000 unites in it’s first
week. He is currently headlining the Idols Live
Tour.
Style
• Country
Popular Songs
•
I Love You This Big
Awards and Nominations
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2011 American Idol Winner
2011 Teen Choice Awards – Breakout Artist
(nominated)
www.scottymccreery-official.com
Label: Interscope Records
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Background
The Zac Brown Band has charted seven #1 singles
on the Billboard Country charts. Chicken Fried
went to #1 in 2008, 5 years after it was originally
recorded. They have collaborated with Jimmy
Buffett, Alan Jackson and many others.
Style
• Country, Southern Rock
Popular Songs
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Chicken Fried
Knee Deep
Free
Toes
Awards and Nominations
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www.zacbrownband.com
2009 ACM – Top New Vocal Duo or Group (won)
2010 Grammy – Best New Artist (won)
Label: Atlantic Records
2010 CMA – New Artist of the Year (won)
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Background
Oh Land is a Danish singer and songwriter. Her
first US Album Oh Land was released in March
2011. She opened for Katy Perry on select dates
on her last tour. She also has appeared on David
Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson.
Style
• Pop, Electronic and Experimental
Popular Songs
•
Sun of a Gun
Awards and Nominations
•
2011 New Now Next Awards – Brink of Fame:
Music Artist (won)
www.ohlandmusic.com
Label: Epic Records
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Background
The Xylos are a 5-piece group out of New York
City. They were chosen by L Magazine as “One of
8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear”. Their music has
been placed in popular television shows and
commercials. Their self titled debut album was
released in April 2011.
Style
• Indie, Pop, Electronica
• Comparable to ABBA and Kate Bush
Popular Songs
•
www.xylosmusic.net
Not Enough
Label: 1000x Records
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Background
Tove is a Swedish singer-songwriter that first
came on the scene finishing 3rd in the 2009
Swedish Idol competition. She was named one of
the 10 Artists to Know in 2011 by the NY Post.
Her second single White Light Moment went to
#5 on the Swedish Top Singles charts.
Style
• Pop, Electronica
Popular Songs
•
White Light Moment
Awards and Nomination
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2009 Swedish Idol (third)
2011 P3 Guld Awards – Best Newcomer (won)
www.tovestyrkemusic.com
Label: Sony Music
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Background
The Ready Set is Jordan Witzigreuter. He chose
the name because he was concerned with people
being able to pronounce his last name. He was
signed by Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy to his
record label Decaydance. His single Love Like
Woe went platinum. His first album I’m Alive,
I’m Dreaming was released in 2010.
Style
• Electronica, Indie Pop
• Comparable to NeverShoutNever
Popular Songs
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Live Like Woe
Young Forever
www.thereadyset.net
Label: Decaydance Records
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Background
Martin is a French electronic music DJ and
producer from Paris. He hosts a worldwide
weekly radio show called C’Est La Vie. He
has been named one of the producers to
Madonna’s 2011 untitled studio project. His
collaboration titled Hello with Dragonette
earned him a Gold records in the US.
Style
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House, Pop, Funk
Comparable to David Guetta
Popular Songs
• Hello
www.martinsolveig.com
Label: Mixture Stereophonic
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Background
Mumford and Sons are an English folk rock band. Their
debut album, Sigh No More was released in the US in
February of 2010 and went to #2 on the Billboard 200
charts. They debuted in the US with an appearance on
David Letterman in February 2010 and will appear on a
collaborations album with Ray Davies from the Kinks.
Style
• Folk Rock and Bluegrass
• Comparable to Bob Dylan
Popular Songs
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Little Lion Man
Cave
Awards and Nominations
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2011 Grammy – Best New Artist (nominee)
2011 Grammy – Best Rock Song (nominee)
2010 ARIA Music Award – Most Popular International
Artist (won)
www.mumfordandsons.com
Label: Glassnote Records
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Background
Drake is a Canadian born singer, rapper and
actor, appearing in 138 episodes of Degrassi: The
Next Generation. He released three successful
official mix tapes that caught the attention of Lil
Wayne in 2009, who invited Drake to join his
tour. His first official album, Thank Me Later,
was released in June 2010.
Style
• Hip Hop, R&B, Rap
•
Comparable to Kanye West, Lil Wayne
Popular Songs
• Find Your Love
• Over
Awards and Nominations
• 2010 Juno Awards – Best New Artist &
Rap Recording of the Year (won)
www.drakeofficial.com
Label: Universal Motown
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Background
This Los Angeles based Hip Hop Group first came
onto the scene when their song Round Round was
featured in the movie The Fast and the Furious:
Tokyo Drift and subsequently used in the video
game. Their songs have also been featured in
CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, Gossip Girl and Entourage.
They are the first Asian-American group to earn a
top 10 hit on the US Mainstream Pop charts.
Style
• Hip Hop
Popular Songs
• Round Round
• Like a G6
• Girls on the Dance Floor
www.fareastmovement.com
Label: Cherrytree
Awards and Nominations
• 2010 M.net Asian Music Awards – Best
International Artist (won)
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Background
Florence + the Machine is the recording name of English
singer Florence Welch. Drawing from many genres
including rock and soul, the group is critically acclaimed
in many music circles. With strong support from the
BBC, the bands first album Lungs stayed on the charts
for 65 consecutive weeks. The song Dog Days Are Over
was used in the American TV series Gossip Girl. They
were recently listed as #51 in Time magazine’s poll of
100 Most Influential People in the World.
Style
• Indie Pop, Art Rock
Popular Songs
• Dog Days Are Over
Awards and Nominations
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2010 Meteor Music Awards – Best International Band (won)
2009 UK Festival Awards – Best Breakthrough Artist (won)
2011 Grammy – Best New Artist (nominated)
www.florenceandthemachine.net
Label: Island Records
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Background
Ian Axle is a New Jersey born singer and
composer that attended NYU. His song This is
the New Year became well known when iTunes
originally selected it as a Discovery Download
and also for it’s You Tube video. Later it was
featured as the title theme for MTV’s I Used To
Be Fat. His debut album was released digitally in
February of 2011. He made his national
television debut on the Rachel Rae Show.
Style
• Pop, Rock
• Comparable to Ben Folds, Billy Joel
Popular Songs
• This is the New Year
• Leave Me Alone!
• Gone
www.ianaxel.com
Label: None
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Background
Cults formed in 2010 when Brian Oblivion
and Madeline Follin were students at New
York University. They began making music
together to share with friends. Their three
song EP Cults 7” featuring the song Go
Outside earned them a “Best New Music”
award from Pitchfork Media. Their self
titled debut album Cults was released in
July of 2011 with the song Abducted
earning another “Best New Music” award by
Pitchfork Media.
Style
• Indie Pop
Popular Songs
• Go Outside
• Abducted
www.cultscultscults.com
Label: Columbia Records
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Background
Graffiti6 is a pop rock duo founded in London in
2008. UK Producer TommyD (Kanye West, Jay-Z,
KT Tunstell) and Jamie Scott (who toured with
Alicia Keyes and Kelly Clarkson) made a
collection of songs for a TV campaign for the Sun
Newspaper. The band has songs on VH1s
Basketball Wives, Football Wives, MTVs Teen
Wolf, Grey’s Anatomy and CSI:NY.
Style
• Pop, Rock, Indie
• Comparable to the Pet Shop Boys
Popular Songs
• Annie You Save Me
Awards and Nominations
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2011 MTV Push Artists
2011 MTV and New York Post - Ones To Watch
www.graffiti6.com
Label: Capitol Records
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Background
Spalding is a singer and bassist that draws on
many influences and styles for her original
compositions. She upset Justin Beiber to win the
2011 Grammy for Best New Artist, becoming the
first jazz artist to win the award. Spalding
taught herself to play violin at age 5 and can sing
in English, Portuguese and Spanish. She
attended Berklee School of Music on a
scholarship and was named one of the youngest
professors at the age of 20.
Style
• Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Neo Soul
Popular Songs
• Little Fly
www.esperanzaspalding.com
Label: Heads Up International
Awards and Nominations
• 2011 Grammy – Best New Artist (won)
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Background
Nikki Leonti and Rich Velonskis began
collaborating in 2007. Nikki was a backup
singer for Carrie Underwood and Rich was a
hip hop /R&B producer, winning a Grammy
for “Best Rap Album” with Ludacris’
Release Therapy.
Style
• Modern Doo-Wop, Pop and Soul
• Comparable to the Chiffon’s or
Marvelettes backed by Outkast
Popular Songs
• Next Best Thing
• Cat & Mouse
• Money Chaser (Featured on Entourage)
www.nikkiandrich.com
Label: Reprise
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Background
Bradley was born in 1948 and raised in Brooklyn,
NY. It took Bradley 63 years to release his debut
album No Time For Dreaming in 2011. His sister
took him to see James Brown at the Apollo
Theater in 1962, sparking his interest in music
and performance. He made his way out of
Brooklyn through Job Corps, a federal program
that helped underprivileged families find work.
He moved around the country working as a chef,
always performing on the side. He was
discovered by Gabriel Roth of Daptone Records, a
revivalist label that celebrates the feel of funk
and soul from the 1960s and 70s.
Style
• Funk and Soul
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www.thecharlesbradley.com
Label: Dunham Records
Comparable to Otis Redding and James Brown
Popular Songs
• The World (Is Going Up in Flames)
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Background
Nneka is a Nigerian / German singer. Her lyrics
discuss poverty, war, politics and other social
issues. In 2009 she was chosen by Beyond Race
Magazine as one their 50 Emerging Artists. Her
first US album Concrete Jungle was released in
February of 2010. She participated in the 2010
Lilith Fair Concert with Sara McLachlan, Jill
Scott, Erykah Badu and Kelly Clarkson.
Style
• Reggae, Soul, Hip Hop, Afrobeat
• Comparable to Macy Gray meets Bob Marley
Popular Songs
•
Heartbeat
Awards and Nominations
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2009 MOBO Awards – Best African Artist (won)
www.nnekaworld.com
Label: Epic Records
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Background
The Coronas are an Irish Rock band with two
studio releases (Heroes or Ghosts in 2007 and
Tony Was an Ex-Con in 2009). They have opened
for Paul McCartney.
Style
• Indie Rock, Alternative
Popular Songs
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San Diego Song
Grace Don’t Wait
Heroes or Ghosts
Listen Dear
Awards and Nominations
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2010 Meteor Awards – Best Album (won)
2009 Meteor Awards – Best Pop (nominated)
2009 Meteor Awards – Best Live (nominated)
www.thecoronas.net
Label: 3u Records
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Background
Needtobreathe is a Southern / Christian Rock
band from South Carolina. They opened for
Taylor Swift on her 2011 Tour. They have had
tremendous success with songs being placed in
films and television (Oprah, The Hills, Prison
Break, 2006 World Series, Employee of the
Month, Extraordinary Measures, Cougartown).
Style
• Southern / Christian Rock
• Comparable to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Train
Popular Songs
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Signature of the Devine
Washed By the Water
Shine On
www.needtobreathe.net
Label: Atlantic Records
Awards and Nominations
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2011 GMA Dove Awards – Group of the Year (Won)
2010 GMA Dove Awards – Group of the Year (Won)
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Background
The Vaccines are an English indie rock band.
Their debut album What Did You Expect From
the Vaccines? Was released in March of 2011 and
reached #4 on the UK Album Charts.
Style
• Indie Rock
• Comparable to Jesus and Mary in Chains and
the Ramones
Popular Songs
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Post Break-Up Sex
If You Wanna
Awards and Nominations
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www.thevaccines.co.uk
Label: Columbia
2010 MTV Awards – Brand New for 2011
(nominated)
BBC Sound of 2011 – Sound of 2011 (third)
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Background
Hailing from Philadelphia, this former 2nd
grade teacher and bartender was noticed
by Bob Dylan and asked to join his tour in
2003. He has collaborated with Norah
Jones, Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams.
His 2011 album Mission Bell debuted at #1
on the Billboard 200 charts. His songs have
been featured in Grey’s Anatomy, Six
Degree’s and Parenthood.
Style
• Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Rock and Soul
• Comparable to Van Morrison, Paul Simon
www.amoslee.com
Label: Blue Note Records
Popular Songs
• Windows Are Rolled Down
• Flower
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Background
His first exposure came through MySpace on
the internet. He has released 3 studio
albums since 2010 and worked with
producer Butch Walker. He is originally
from Joplin, MO and started a campaign
with the United Way to help raise $1 million
for relief efforts.
Style
• Pop
Popular Songs
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I Love You
Bigcitydreams
Awards and Nominations
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2009 MTV Woodie Awards – Breaking Woodie (won)
2010 Capricho Awards – Best International Male Singer
(nominated)
2010 Capricho Awards – Best International Twitter Page
www.nevershoutnever.com
Label: Warner Brothers Records
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Background
Lee DeWyze is a singer-songwriter from
Mount Prospect, IL and the winner of the 9th
season of American Idol. DeWyze is signed
to Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment and RCA
Records. His first post-Idol album Live It Up
debuted in November 2010.
Style
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Singer-Songwriter, Pop, Adult Contemporary
Comparable to Jason Mraz
Popular Songs
• Sweet Serendipity
Awards and Nominations
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2010 American Idol Winner
2010 Teen Choice Awards – Male Reality /
Variety Star (won)
www.leedewyzeoffical.com
Label: RCA Records
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Background
Bowersox, a former street performer in Chicago,
was the runner up on Season 9 of American Idol.
Her debut album Farmer’s Daughter was released
on Jive Records in December of 2010. A known
diabetic, she has made raising awareness of the
disease a major focus to her career. She is
signed to Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment
management company.
Style
• Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Country, Rock
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Comparable to Janis Joplin, Melissa Ethridge
Popular Songs
• Farmers Daughter
Awards and Nominations
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2010 American Idol – Runner Up
2010 Teen Choice Awards Female Reality /
Variety Star (Nominated)
www.crystalbowersox.com
Label: Jive Records
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Background
Michael is a singer – songwriter that won the 5th
season of America’s Got Talent. He signed with
Epic records, releasing his first album in May of
2011. He headlined the America’s Got Talent
Tour, has performed live on the Ellen DeGeneres
Show, the 2010 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
and teamed with Smokey Robinson to help raise
over $1 million at the 37th annual Candlelight
Concert.
Style
• Blues, Soul, Adult Contemporary
• Comparable to Tom Wait, John Mayer
Popular Songs
• Fallin’ (Alicia Keys cover)
www.michaelgrimmmusic.com
Label: Epic Records
Awards and Nominations
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2011 America’s Got Talent (winner)
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Background
Tino is a multi-instrumentalist singer and
songwriter. His first single Diary went to #11 on
the US Dance Charts and is featured in the video
game Tap Tap Revenge 3. The video for Diary,
produced by Roman White (Justin Beiber, Taylor
Swift, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood) has
over 1 million hits on You Tube.
Style
• Pop
Popular Songs
•
Diary
www.tinocoury.com
Label: Eleventh Records
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Background
Born in L.A., Grammer grew up in NY and is
the son of singer songwriter Red Grammer.
His debut video Keep Your Head Up was
iTunes video of the week in 2010 and a
version on his website used interactive
scenarios to put the artist in goofy
scenarios.
Style
• Pop, R&B, Adult Contemporary
• Comparable to Rob Thomas, Jameriquoi
Popular Songs
• Keep Your Head Up
www.andygrammer.com
Label: S-Curve Records
Awards and Nominations
• 2011 Billboard Magazine Artist to Watch
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MTV “O Music Awards” – Most Innovative Video
(won)
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Background
Greyson is an American pop singer and pianist whose
2010 cover of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi at a 6th grade
music festival went viral on You Tube with over 42
million views. Two of his original compositions Stars and
Broken Hearts each had over 5 million views on You
Tube. His debut album Hold On ‘Til the Night dropped
in August of 2011. The Paparazzi You Tube video was
discovered by Ellen DeGeneres and he became the first
artist signed to Ellen DeGeneres’ eleveneleven record
label.
Style
• Pop
Popular Songs
• Waiting Outside the Lines
Awards and Nominations
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2011 Hollywood Teen TV Awards – Teen Pick You Tube
Artist (won)
2011 People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Viral Video
Star (nominated)
www.greyson-official.com
Label: Geffen Records
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Background
Jessie J is an English artist that got her start
writing songs for other artists including Miley
Cyrus (Party in the USA) and Chris Brown. Her
debut album Who Are You sold over 600,000
copies in 2011. Opened for Katy Perry on her
last tour.
Style
• Pop, R&B and Soul
• Comparable to Joss Stone, Christina
Aguilera, Beyoncé
Popular Songs
• Do It Like a Dude
• Price Tag
www.jessiejofficial.com
Label: Island Records
Awards and Nominations
• 2011 BRIT Awards – Critics Choice (won)
• BBC Sound of 2011 – Sound of 2011 (won)
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Background
Nicole is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat
Dolls. She also was the 2010 winner of Dancing With the
Stars. Her first solo album, Killer Love produced Don’t
Hold Your Breath, her first #1 single. In 2001, she won a
spot in the group Eden’s Crush, formed from WB’s show
Pop Stars. She was offered the 4th position in the Black
Eyed Peas but had to decline due to her commitment to
Eden’s Crush. The position went to Fergie. She will also
be on of two co-hosts on the American series X-Factor.
Style
• Pop
Popular Songs
•
Don’t Hold Your Breath
Awards and Nominations
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2010 Virgin Media Music Awards – Hottest Female
(nominated)
www.nicolescherzingermusic.com
Label: A&M Records
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Background
Perri grew up near Philadelphia and was
influenced by her brother who played guitar for
Shinedown and Perry Farrell. Perri wrote Jar of
Hearts after her divorce in 2009. It was featured
on So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Within a
month it sold over 100,000 copies and the video
landed in VH1s Top 20 music video countdown.
She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno and Conan. Her debut album lovestrong
was released in May 2011.
Style
• Singer-Songwriter, Pop, Adult
Contemporary
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www.christinaperri.com
Label: Atlantic Records
Comparable to Paula Cole, Dido
Popular Songs
• Jar of Hearts
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Background
Hot Chelle Rae is a pop rock band formed in
Nashville, TN in 2005. Their debut album
Lovesick Electric was released in 2009. The band
is named after their first “dedicated fan” Chelle
Rae, a MySpace stalker that provided the band
with an entertaining era of online activity at the
beginning of their career. Their song Tonight
Tonight wentplatinum. The band members are
the sons of country singers Paul Overstreet, Phil
Keaggy and Keith Follese.
Style
• Pop, Rock
• Comparable to Cobra Starship, Good
Charlotte
www.hotchellerae.com
Label: Jive Records
Popular Songs
• Tonight Tonight
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Background
Hailing from Hawaii, Mars got his start writing
and producing for other artists, penning Nothing
For You (B.o.B.), Billionaire (Travie McCoy),
Right Round (Flo Rida) and Forget You (Cee-Lo
Green). His debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans
was released in October of 2010. He was
nominated for 7 Grammy’s at the 53rd Grammy
Awards.
Style
• Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soul
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Comparable to Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Usher
Popular Songs
• Just the Way You Are
• Grenade
Awards and Nominations
• 2010 Grammy For Best Male Pop Vocal
(won)
www.brunomars.com
Label: Atlantic Records
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Background
Discovered by Scooter Braun after seeing his You
Tube video, Bieber became the first artist to
have 7 songs from his debut album My World
chart on Billboard’s Top 100. Bieber is a true
teen idol that shapes today’s pop culture.
Style
• Pop
• Comparable to Justin Timberlake
Popular Songs
• Baby
• Somebody To Love
• Never Let You Go
Awards and Nominations
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2010 AMA – Artist of the Year (won)
2011 Billboard Music Awards – Top New Artist (won)
2011 Grammy – Best New Artist (nominated)
2011 Grammy – Best Pop Vocal Album (nominated)
www.justinbiebermusic.com
Label: Island Records
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