Author: Linda Giantino

Expression and transformation. These are two words that come to mind when Wiz Khalifa is on the table. Born Cameron Jibril Thomas on September 8, 1987, the rapper from North Dakota seems to constantly turn…

Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter who rose to success in the 2010s. So far, she has released just four studio albums. However, Goulding has nonetheless had a respectable number of hits. 10. Outside Goulding…

Michael Buble is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has managed to become an international success. For proof, look no further than the fact that he has sold more than 75 million records so far, a number…

With powerhouse vocalist Lizzy Hale leading from the front, Halestorm have become one of the biggest female-led hard rock groups of the last few decades. Known for their attitude-laden rockers and hook-heavy ballads, they’ve drawn…

The Christian rock group known as Skillet first got their start out of Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. Throughout the years, they have undergone a number of lineup changes, but the founder, John Cooper, still remains…

Atlanta-based rapper 2 Chainz is many artists rolled into one. He gets it done with solid trap hits, but he can also pull off traditional southern rap unlike the rest. Born Tauheed K. Epps in…

Simply Red were never the coolest band around, but in the late ’80 and early ’90s, they dominated the charts with their brand of blue-eyed soul. Fronted by the charismatic Mick Hucknall, the band’s memorable…

Singer, songwriter, and music producer Anthony Hamilton may have managed to stay under the radar all these years, but it doesn’t mean he’s not successful. Considered by many to be one of soul and R&B’s…

Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter who has been in the business for three decades and counting. She started out making pop music. However, Morissette tends to be much better-known because of her eventual turn…