Today’s STAR- James Arthur

The winner of the X Factor back in 2012, James Arthur has built a name for himself with catchy hits right out of the gate! He did a cover of the song Impossible and that BLEW up. Sold over one million copies, went to the top of the charts, and got him signed to Simon…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga started out as a musician in New York City, performing open mic night at bars, and studying acting. In 2007, she started writing songs for Britney Spears, New Kids on the Block, and the Pussycat Dolls. When “The Fame” dropped in 2008, she instantly skyrocketed up to fame. Just Dance and Poker Face…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Halsey

She started off literally homeless on the streets of New York City, and Halsey rose all the way to the top of the world. Halsey has partnered with some of the biggest names in music, like the Chainsmokers for the 2016 hit “Closer” The number one selling song in the United States gave Halsey her…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Katy Perry

Katy Perry got her start singing gospel music, because both of her parents ran churches all over the country! At the age of 13, she got her first guitar and started performing. In 2008, she skyrocketed to the top of the charts with “I Kissed a Girl” From 2008 to really present day, she’s been…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- John Legend

He’s, simply put, a Legend in the music industry. John Legend has conquered every major award there is in the business. An Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. That puts him in seriously legendary status, becoming only the 15th person to win an EGOT, and the second youngest to ever win it! He’s…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- 5 Seconds of Summer

The way that 5 Seconds of Summer got together was a perfect representation of a band coming together in the 00’s. 5 Seconds of Summer was formed when  Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, and Calum Hood,who all went to the same college in Australia started posting covers of songs on Youtube! The guys picked up their drummer…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Fitz and the Tantrums

The lead singer of Fitz and the Tantrums, Michael Fitzpatrick bought himself a old keyboard and literally wrote the eventual first song of the band that night! The band was formed after one rehearsal, with their first show coming just one week after that. They only had one song in their arsenal when they performed!…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Maddie Poppe

Maddi Poppe has quite possibly the best music origin story of all time. She’s from a very small town, Clarksville Iowa, population 1,500. When she was young, she sang at the fairs that were held around her town, along with talent shows in the area. Maddi actually tried out for “The Voice” in 2016, but…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Andy Grammer

Wh en Andy first got his start performing on the streets of Santa Monica, he didn’t think he would go on to have smash hits and his songs featured in movies. He started performing and writing songs at the age of just 15, and at the age of 20, moved from New York City back…… Continue Reading

Today’s STAR- Shaggy

He started his singing career while serving our country in the United States Marine Corp, Shaggy perfected his singing voice while overseas in the Gulf War. His first hit, and one of his biggest was “Boombastic” released in 1995! That song was used EVERYWHERE, commercials for jeans, movies, video games..everywhere. He’s released 14 albums, and…… Continue Reading