Nancy Hays President Nancy Hays Entertainment, Inc. NancyHaysEntertainment.com Emerging Trends and...

Emerging Trends and Talents

Nancy Hays

President

Nancy Hays Entertainment, Inc.

NancyHaysEntertainment.com

Emerging Trends and Talents presented by: Nancy Hays Entertainment and

Dave Calzaretta

President

Magnificent Events, Ltd.

www.magevents.com

A Historical Perspective•1986-1996 Producers control access

•1997-2007 Internet empowers buyers

•2008-2011 Fear impacts purchases

•2012- Online/Offline transparency

•Compensation model altered


Profiting in Uncertain Times

•Embracing complexity

•A world view

•Embracing transparency

•Predicting different outcomes

•Multifaceted business plans

•Diversification

•A new kind of team approach


Emerging Markets

•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


The F Factor, Millennials•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


F-Together

•Purchases become increasingly social

•Online and offline integration

•Experiential marketing

•Status measured in unique experiences

•Shared ticket buying, music, artists

•Before, during and after concertsEmerging Trends and Talents presented by: Nancy Hays Entertainment and

The Selling Process

•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


Push vs. Pull Strategy

•Managers, agents and bureaus

•Face to face selling

•Pulling the demand through

•Filling seats

•YouTube, social network presence


Other Opportunites

•International and diverse

•General Sessions and causes

•Crowdfunding

•Multiple formats for one event

•Ties to a cause

•More gaming

•More festivals


More Opportunities

•Higher priced acts work for less

•Gig salad

•Company branding through an artist

•Virtual Concerts

•Experiential marketing

•Hyperlocal

•Mobile aps


Trends

•Smaller bands and riders

•More speakers, less entertainers

•Multiple formats, one event

•General Session entertainment

•Justify ROI to business message

•YouTube Channels replace DVDs


More Trends

•Combining technology into acts

•More diverse talent

•Health and wellness

•Crowdfunding


Building Your Brand Value•Penetrating new markets•Appealing to multiple segments•Market specialization•Don’t compromise the producer•Reinforcing transparency•Marketing the team approach•Building trust not fear


2011 – 2012Dave’s Top 40

Artists on the Rise


Country


Eric ChurchBackgroundChurch 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


http://www.ericchurch.com/

The Band PerryBackgroundThe 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• If I Die Young• Hip to My Heart• You Lie

Awards and Nominations• 2011 ACMA -Top New Vocal Duo or Group (won)• 2011 ACMA – Top New Artist (won)

www.thebandperry.com

Label: Republic Nashville


http://www.nicolescherzingermusic.com/

Jerrod Neimann

BackgroundJerrod 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


http://www.graffiti6.com/

Jaron and the Long Road to Love

BackgroundJaron 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• 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



Pistol AnniesBackgroundPistol 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



Scotty McCreeryBackgroundScotty 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• 2011 American Idol Winner• 2011 Teen Choice Awards – Breakout

Artist (nominated)

www.scottymccreery-official.com

Label: Interscope Records




Zac Brown BandBackgroundThe 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• Chicken Fried• Knee Deep• Free• Toes

Awards and Nominations• 2009 ACM – Top New Vocal Duo or Group

(won)• 2010 Grammy – Best New Artist (won)• 2010 CMA – New Artist of the Year (won)

www.zacbrownband.com

Label: Atlantic Records


http://www.zacbrownband.com/

Electropop


Oh LandBackgroundOh 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



XylosBackgroundThe 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• Not Enough

www.xylosmusic.net

Label: 1000x Records


http://www.xylosmusic.net/

Tove StyrkeBackgroundTove 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• 2009 Swedish Idol (third)• 2011 P3 Guld Awards – Best Newcomer

(won)

www.tovestyrkemusic.com

Label: Sony Music


http://www.tinocoury.com/

The Ready SetBackgroundThe 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• Live Like Woe• Young Forever

www.thereadyset.net

Label: Decaydance Records


http://www.thecoronas.net/

Martin SolveigBackgroundMartin 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• House, Pop, Funk• Comparable to David Guetta

Popular Songs• Hello

www.martinsolveig.com

Label: Mixture Stereophonic


http://www.martinsolveig.com/

Folk Rock


Mumford & SonsBackgroundMumford 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• Little Lion Man• Cave

Awards and Nominations• 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


http://www.hotchellerae.com/

Hip Hop


DrakeBackgroundDrake 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


http://www.cultscultscults.com/

Far East MovementBackground

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

Awards and Nominations• 2010 M.net Asian Music Awards –

Best International Artist (won)

www.fareastmovement.com

Label: Cherrytree


http://www.fareastmovement.com/

Indie Pop


Florence + the MachineBackground

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• 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


http://www.florenceandthemachine.net/

http://www.florenceandthemachine.net/

Ian AxelBackgroundIan 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

http://www.ianaxel.com/

CultsBackgroundCults 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


http://www.cultscultscults.com/

Graffiti6BackgroundGraffiti6 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• 2011 MTV Push Artists• 2011 MTV and New York Post - Ones To

Watch

www.graffiti6.com

Label: Capitol Records



Jazz


Esperanza SpaldingBackground

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

Awards and Nominations• 2011 Grammy – Best New Artist

(won)

www.esperanzaspalding.com

Label: Heads Up International


http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/

http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/

Pop Soul


Nikki & RichBackgroundNikki 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

http://www.nikkiandrich.com/

R&B


Charles BradleyBackgroundBradley 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• Comparable to Otis Redding and James

Brown

Popular Songs• The World (Is Going Up in Flames)

www.thecharlesbradley.com

Label: Dunham Records


http://www.thecharlesbradley.com/

NnekaBackgroundNneka 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• 2009 MOBO Awards – Best African Artist

(won)

www.nnekaworld.com

Label: Epic Records



Rock


The CoronasBackgroundThe 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• San Diego Song• Grace Don’t Wait• Heroes or Ghosts• Listen Dear

Awards and Nominations• 2010 Meteor Awards – Best Album (won)• 2009 Meteor Awards – Best Pop (nominated)• 2009 Meteor Awards – Best Live (nominated)

www.thecoronas.net

Label: 3u Records


http://www.thecoronas.net/

NeedtobreatheBackgroundNeedtobreathe 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• Signature of the Devine• Washed By the Water• Shine On

Awards and Nominations• 2011 GMA Dove Awards – Group of the Year

(Won)• 2010 GMA Dove Awards – Group of the Year

(Won)

www.needtobreathe.net




The VaccinesBackgroundThe 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• Post Break-Up Sex• If You Wanna

Awards and Nominations• 2010 MTV Awards – Brand New for 2011

(nominated)• BBC Sound of 2011 – Sound of 2011

(third)

www.thevaccines.co.uk

Label: Columbia


http://www.thevaccines.co.uk/

Singer Songwriter


Amos LeeBackgroundHailing 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

Popular Songs• Windows Are Rolled Down• Flower

www.amoslee.com

Label: Blue Note Records


http://www.amoslee.com/

NeverShoutNeverBackground

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• I Love You• Bigcitydreams

Awards and Nominations• 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


http://www.nevershoutnever.com/

Lee DeWyzeBackgroundLee 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• Singer-Songwriter, Pop, Adult

Contemporary• Comparable to Jason Mraz

Popular Songs• Sweet Serendipity

Awards and Nominations• 2010 American Idol Winner• 2010 Teen Choice Awards – Male Reality /

Variety Star (won)

www.leedewyzeoffical.com

Label: RCA Records


http://www.leedewyzeoffical.com/

Crystal BowersoxBackgroundBowersox, 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• Comparable to Janis Joplin, Melissa

Ethridge

Popular Songs• Farmers Daughter

Awards and Nominations• 2010 American Idol – Runner Up• 2010 Teen Choice Awards Female

Reality / Variety Star (Nominated)

www.crystalbowersox.com

Label: Jive Records


http://www.crystalbowersox.com/

Michael GrimmBackgroundMichael 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)

Awards and Nominations• 2011 America’s Got Talent (winner)

www.michaelgrimmmusic.com

Label: Epic Records



Pop


Tino CouryBackgroundTino 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


http://www.tinocoury.com/

Andy GrammerBackgroundBorn 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

Awards and Nominations• 2011 Billboard Magazine Artist to

Watch• MTV “O Music Awards” – Most Innovative

Video (won)

www.andygrammer.com

Label: S-Curve Records


http://www.andygrammer.com/

Greyson ChanceBackgroundGreyson 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• 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



Jessie JBackgroundJessie 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

Awards and Nominations• 2011 BRIT Awards – Critics Choice

(won)• BBC Sound of 2011 – Sound of 2011

(won)

www.jessiejofficial.com




Nicole ScherzingerBackground

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• 2010 Virgin Media Music Awards – Hottest

Female (nominated)

www.nicolescherzingermusic.com

Label: A&M Records




Christina PerriBackgroundPerri 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• Comparable to Paula Cole, Dido

Popular Songs• Jar of Hearts

www.christinaperri.com



http://www.christinaperri.com/

Hot Chelle RaeBackgroundHot 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

Popular Songs• Tonight Tonight

www.hotchellerae.com

Label: Jive Records



Bruno MarsBackgroundHailing 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• 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



http://www.andygrammer.com/

Justin BieberBackgroundDiscovered 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• 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




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