Where Corey Smith could have taken the generic route to country music stardom, the singer and songwriter from Jefferson, Georgia chose a slightly different approach. A self-described progressive country musician, Smith has been unashamed in expressing non-conservative opinions that could have landed...

When Sheffield, England quartet, Arctic Monkeys, released their first single "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" in late 2005, the song immediately shot to No.1 in the UK singles chart. Their infectious sound--a blend of catchy pop and garage band edginess--quickly garnered them an enthu...

When she was 14, Tori Kelly started writing songs in the bedroom of her Southern California home. Within years she began sharing those songs online, and quickly won over Internet audiences with her sweetly soaring vocals, graceful guitar-playing, and knack for blending breezy melodies with boldly he...

When several hit TV programs like The Vampire Diaries, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and Grey’s Anatomy featured the Naked and Famous’ catchy-as-heck music, the buzz surrounding this New Zealand indie rock outfit became uncontainable, spreading to Great Britain, Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Fans couldn’t...

When it comes to touring, that oft-romanticized component of rock stardom, nobody does it better – or bigger – than rock icons Bon Jovi. With more the 2700 concerts in over 50 countries under their belts, Bon Jovi are one of the highest-grossing touring acts of all time.  Hits like “Livin’ On a Pray...

When it comes to rock heartthrobs, iconic crooner Chris Isaak is the standard by which all other artists should be judged. Silky voice and shimmering guitar tones? Check. Baby blue eyes and lustrous pompadour? Check. Enough charm and charisma to swindle you out of your savings? Blank check.

When it comes to raunchy, lecherous, tongue-in-cheek pop spectacle, nobody holds a candle to R&B singer turned pop provocateur Har Mar Superstar. Known for taking the stage  in various degrees of undress and undulating suggestively to his seedy bedroom jams, Har Mar's live shows verge on performance...

When her early single "Come Clean" was selected as the theme song for the popular TV show Laguna Beach in 2003, budding Disney actress Hilary Duff officially added pop star to her already-impressive entertainment resume. Since then, the singer has released four albums and attracted a legion ...

WHEELER BROTHERS IN CONCERT:Folk-rockers Wheeler Brothers are causing a ruckus with their blend of grungy blues guitar and country-tinged vocals. The class-act group has forged a new sound out of country, folk, and Americana, and the essence of their music is captured perfectly during their live per...

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, and Imagine Dragons are living proof. Named Billboard’s Breakthrough Band of 2013, the alt-rock foursome has quickly become the biggest Vegas band since The Killers, rising to international fame with hits like “It’s Time” and “Demons.” Propelled by...