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Artist Of The Month
Since 2013, ''Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month'' is a regular ''Today Show'' feature fronted by American radio broadcaster Elvis Duran in which he chooses an upcoming solo singer, and at times duos and groups, to spotlight them each month as "Artist(s) of the Month". In certain months, two different artists may be featured during the same month. Duran has his own segment on the 4th hour of NBC's ''Today'' show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb where Duran presents his selected artists, and after a brief interview with the show's hosts, the selected artists sing a recent song of their own for national public audience in the US. Past artists who have appeared on the segment include American bands like A Great Big World, American Authors, Juice, Los 5, MAGIC GIANT, Midnight Red, Ocean Park Standoff, The Revivalists, Saving Forever, the duos Alexander Jean, Jack & Jack, Lion Babe and Secret Weapons, independent and emerging American artists like Madilyn Bailey, Jon Bellion, Cris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Jon Bellion
Jonathan David Bellion (born December 26, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He was born and raised in Lake Grove, New York on Long Island. He is best known for his 2016 single "All Time Low," which peaked at number 16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Alongside his recording career, he has produced and written material for various artists. His credits include Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, the Jonas Brothers, Halsey, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, Tori Kelly, Rosé, Max and The Kid Laroi. Bellion has released four mixtapes and three studio albums. Released by Visionary Music Group and Capitol Records, his debut studio album, '' The Human Condition'' (2016), peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200. His second, '' Glory Sound Prep'' (2018), peaked at number 15. Bellion also opened for Twenty One Pilots' Emotional Roadshow World Tour, which also featured guest artists Judah and the Lion. Early life Bellion was born and raised in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gallant (singer)
Christopher Joseph Gallant III (born November 14, 1991), known professionally as Gallant, is an American singer and songwriter from Columbia, Maryland, signed to Mind of a Genius Records and Warner Bros. Records. He first began to gain recognition after self-releasing his debut EP, ''Zebra'' in 2014. His debut studio album, '' Ology'', was released worldwide in April 2016 to critical acclaim, earning him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Early life and education Gallant was born in Washington, D.C. When he was in elementary school, he and his family moved to Columbia, Maryland, where he attended Atholton High School. He started recording songs during middle school. He was influenced by R&B artists and then later alternative rock while growing up. In 2013, he graduated from New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study where he studied music. Career 2013–2015: Early career and ''Zebra'' EP In the fall of 2013, Gallant moved to Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Fisher
Jordan William Fisher (born April 24, 1994) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He began his career with recurring roles on several television series, including '' The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' in 2012 and '' Liv and Maddie'' from 2015 to 2017. He also had supporting roles in the television films '' Teen Beach Movie'' (2013), '' Teen Beach 2'' (2015) as well as '' Grease Live'' (2016) and the CW series ''The Flash'' (2021–2022). He starred in '' Rent: Live'' (2019). On Broadway, Fisher portrayed John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in ''Hamilton'' from 2016 to 2017. He had the leading role of Evan Hansen in ''Dear Evan Hansen'' from 2020 to 2022. In 2023, he starred as Anthony Hope in a Broadway revival of '' Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'' and later that year performed in the starring role of Orpheus in '' Hadestown'' until January 2025. He began to star as Christian in '' Moulin Rouge!'' in April 2025. Fisher and his dancing partner Lind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferras
Ferras Mahmoud Alqaisi ( ; born July 2, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter. He is well known for his single " Hollywood's Not America" from his debut album '' Aliens & Rainbows'', which was featured as the exit song during the semi-final round of ''American Idol'' season 7. He is signed with Unsub Records, a subsidiary of Capitol Records founded by Katy Perry, being the first artist to sign with her label. In June 2014 he released his self-titled EP through the label. Early life and education Ferras was born in 1982 in Illinois. After his parents divorced when he was an early age, his father promised him a trip to Disneyland and instead took him back to Amman, Jordan, his father's homeland. His mother eventually succeeded in bringing him back to the United States, eventually moving to Southern California. He also attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Career Ferras' career began when he was in Amman with his father. He practiced music on a small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Estefan
Emily Marie Consuelo Estefan (born December 5, 1994) is an American singer. Her Cuban-American parents are singer Gloria Estefan and producer Emilio Estefan. Emily has produced and directed her own debut album, ''Take Whatever You Want'' published in 2017. Early life and education Emily Estefan was born to Emilio Estefan and Gloria Estefan on December 5, 1994, in Miami Beach, Florida. Her mother Gloria was involved in a tour bus accident in 1990, and she had been told that she would never have another child. She has a brother, Nayib, who is 14 years her senior. Through her father, Estefan has Lebanese and Syrian heritage. Her maternal grandmother Gloria Fajardo (née Perez) was a Cuban nightclub performer who fled the Cuban Revolution to Dade County, Florida. Her paternal cousin is model Lili Estefan. Estefan attended Miami Country Day School, where she excelled in basketball and music. In 2016, Estefan graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy English
Brandon Roy Wronski (born May 22, 1988), known professionally as Jagwar Twin and formerly as Roy English, is an American musician and singer. He is currently signed to Big Loud Rock under Big Loud Records. He started out as a member of the band Dead Letter Diaries, before founding the bands Eye Alaska and Canary Dynasty. Going solo in 2015, he has since written and produced music alongside other industry artists, including Jeff Bhasker, Teddy Riley, Rick Nowels, Matt Wallace, Dave Sitek, and Alesso. His debut studio album, ''Subject to Flooding'', was released in September 2018 in collaboration with producers S1 and Linus, and featured contributions from Travis Barker of blink-182. History 2003–2011: Early History English started out as a member of the band Dead Letter Diaries. In 2006, Roy became one of the founding members of the American indie-rock band Eye Alaska, which also included Cameron Trowbridge, Christopher Osegueda, Chase Kensrue, and Han Ko. The band to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikky Ekko
John Stephen Sudduth, known professionally as Mikky Ekko, is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville. He co-wrote and was featured on Rihanna's 2013 single "Stay (Rihanna song), Stay", which charted in multiple countries, becoming his first-charting material. Ekko released his debut studio album, ''Time (Mikky Ekko album), Time'', in 2015 through RCA Records. ''Fame'', his second album, was released in 2018 on Interscope Records. Early life John Stephen Sudduth was born in Louisiana and is the son of a preacher. He eventually moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a music career. He began working as a songwriter for other artists, but realized that he wanted to be a singer. Career 2008–12: Career beginnings In 2009, Sudduth partnered with producer Tim Lauer and engineer Dan Hansen to record an a cappella version of "Sedated", released under the name Mikky Ekko. That led to his first EP ''Strange Fruit'', which released February 15, 2009. In September 2009, he toured w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daya (singer)
Grace Martine Tandon (born October 24, 1998), known professionally as Daya (stylized DΛYΛ; pronounced ), is an American singer and songwriter from Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She is signed to Sandlot Records and AWAL, and released her self-titled debut extended play (EP), ''Daya (EP), Daya'', on September 4, 2015, which includes the song "Hide Away (Daya song), Hide Away," which has peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. She released her debut studio album ''Sit Still, Look Pretty (album), Sit Still, Look Pretty'' on October 7, 2016. Early life Daya was born in Pittsburgh on October 24, 1998, and grew up in the suburb of Mt. Lebanon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Her paternal grandfather was a Punjabis, Punjabi Indian immigrant from Delhi, India, Delhi, India. She has four siblings, Lou, Mariana, Celia, and Avery. Her stage name Daya () is the Sanskrit word for "compassion" or "kindness". She attended grade scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rozzi Crane
Rosalind Elizabeth "Rozzi" Crane (born May 2, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter from San Francisco. At 19 years old, Crane was discovered by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. She toured with Maroon 5 before eventually signing with another record label. She released her first album, ''Bad Together'', in 2018. Life and career Crane attended Marin Academy High School, where she participated in their musical program. In 2009, Crane attended the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California as a member of the inaugural class of the Popular Music program. During her first year, Crane's original compositions were licensed for the first time when four of her songs were featured in the Lifetime television film ''Sins of the Mother''. During her sophomore and junior years, Crane was a background vocalist for Don Henley and Sergio Mendes. In 2012, she became the first artist signed to Adam Levine's record label, 222 Records, where she launched three EPs, ''Rozz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Crow
Rachel Kelly Crow (born January 23, 1998) is an American singer and actress. Born in Mead, Colorado, she participated in the first season of the American version of ''The X Factor'' in 2011, where she was the ninth contestant eliminated. Following her elimination, she contacted Walt Disney for possible roles in future Disney productions. This resulted in her appearing in multiple television shows and films, including '' BrainSurge'', ''Inside Edition'', '' Big Time Rush'', '' Figure It Out'', '' The Wendy Williams Show'' and '' Fred: The Show''. Crow released her first and eponymous extended play (EP) in June 2012. Career 2011: ''The X Factor'' Crow auditioned for the first season of the US version of ''The X Factor'' in 2011 with the song "Mercy" (2008) by Duffy. She reached the live shows and was eliminated in the quarter-final after competing in the sing-off with Marcus Canty when the result went to deadlock. 2012–present: Music debut In February 2012, it was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessie Chris
Jessie Chris (born May 31, 1997) is an American country musician and published author who was named 2018 BillBoard Artist To Watch and Elvis Duran's TODAY Show Artist of The Month. Career Jessie Chris recorded a duet titled "Bodyguard" with New Kids on the Block member Danny Wood, which released early 2019. In December 2018 Jessie Chris was named one of Nickelodeon's new "Fresh Faces" and the music video for her single "ROME" was added to rotation on Nick Music TV Station In October 2018, Jessie Chris released her first children's book "DREAMS". In September 2018, TLC Network Honored Jessie with an award for her efforts to reduce bullying in schools at the Give A Little TLC Awards in New York City. In January 2018, Jessie Chris was named BillBoard Artist to Watch In June 2017, she was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month appearing on NBC's ''Today'' show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford performing her hit "Burn" live on the program. In April 2018, Jessie was na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
