For the last half-decade, few voices in popular culture have been more evocative than Ellie Goulding's breathy, romantic soprano. She has inspired the love and devotion shared by everyone from Prince William and Kate Middleton (Goulding played her lush cover of Elton John's "Your Song...

For the devoted who tattoo the lyrics and "TigerBat" logo on their bodies, Tiger Army is more than a band - it's a way of life. Bandleader, frontman and songwriter Nick 13 has led the So Cal trio with a distinct vision and staunch determination. The loyalty of the band's following is...

For over half a century Merle Haggard has been a champion of the misunderstood, the outcasts, and yes, even the outlaws. Forging a new path because the one Nashville had charted was too polished and removed from real life for his liking, Haggard and his Bakersfield brethren (including Buck Owens) we...

For more than half a century, keyboardist and singer Ian McLagan has been a prominent force in British rock and roll. He was a key member of the Rod Stewart-fronted band Faces, and he's worked with a staggering array of artists including the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Dylan. As a solo art...

For more than 20 years, Usher has captured the music world with his sensual croon, R&B anthems, club hits, and self-proclaimed “revolutionary pop.” Usher’s 2012 album Looking 4 Myself spawned the megahits “Scream” and “Climax,” the latter sustaining an 11-week reign atop Billboard’s Hot R&B/...

For gospel singer and preacher Donnie McClurkin, music and spreading the word of God are one and the same. His concerts mix gospel standards, stirring originals, impromptu medleys, covers of secular hits and joyful discussions about the power of faith. McClurkin’s style is smooth and sophisticated, ...

For going on a decade now, Alter Bridge has been bringing hard-driving riffs, aggressive energy, and high-voltage stage shows to ticket buyers starving for real rock. With their fourth and latest record Fortress, the Orlando, Fla.-based foursome has further refined the alternative metal sound that h...

For English metalcore act Asking Alexandria, years of extensive touring paid off in 2013 when their third album From Death to Destiny debuted at No. 5 on The Billboard 200. Tapped by Korn as a supporting act on their 2013 tour, Asking Alexandria quickly earned a reputation for their amped up live sh...

FOR ALL THOSE SLEEPING IN CONCERT:Hard-charging metalcore quintet For All Those Sleeping could wake the dead with their bombastic sets of decibel-shattering anthems like "Mark My Words" and "Incomplete Me". The band's technical prowess in concert matches their sheer volume -- fro...

For 40 years, the music of Village People has been putting smiles on the faces of fans all around the world.  Their hits have become part of the international songbook – and heard in commercials from Pepsi to Wonderful Pistachios.  In fact, the iconic Y.M.