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Come Together Now
"Come Together Now" is a charity single made to benefit the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The song was written by Sharon Stone, Damon Sharpe, Mark Feist, and Denise Rich and released on November 21, 2005. Song information The song's origin was an inspiration by the magnitude of human suffering and tragedy that touched so many lives after the tsunami disaster in December 2004. In Hurricane Katrina's wake Stone, Sharpe, Feist, and Rich used the song as a combined effort to raise funds for the two global tragedies. Feist and Sharpe also served as producers. Mark Feist also wrote the musical arrangement. Performers The line-up of artists includes: * Céline Dion * The Game * JoJo * Jesse McCartney * Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) * A. J. McLean (Backstreet Boys) * John Legend * Joss Stone * Mýa * Gavin DeGraw * Chingy * Wyclef Jean * Ruben Studdard * Stacie Orrico * Kimberley Locke * Anthony Hamilton * Patti LaBelle * Natali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Together Now
"Come Together Now" is a charity single made to benefit the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The song was written by Sharon Stone, Damon Sharpe, Mark Feist, and Denise Rich and released on November 21, 2005. Song information The song's origin was an inspiration by the magnitude of human suffering and tragedy that touched so many lives after the tsunami disaster in December 2004. In Hurricane Katrina's wake Stone, Sharpe, Feist, and Rich used the song as a combined effort to raise funds for the two global tragedies. Feist and Sharpe also served as producers. Mark Feist also wrote the musical arrangement. Performers The line-up of artists includes: * Céline Dion * The Game * JoJo * Jesse McCartney * Nick Carter ( Backstreet Boys) * A. J. McLean (Backstreet Boys) * John Legend * Joss Stone * Mýa * Gavin DeGraw * Chingy * Wyclef Jean * Ruben Studdard * Stacie Orrico * Kimberley Locke * Anthony Hamilton * Patti LaBelle * Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She first gained international recognition by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland. After learning to speak English, she signed on to Epic Records in the United States. In 1990, Dion released her debut English-language album, ''Unison'', establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world. Her recordings since have been mainly in English and French although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stacie Orrico
Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. After signing to ForeFront Records, Orrico recorded her first album, '' Genuine'' (2000), which sold 13,000 units in its first week of release. After her first album, she signed to a new record label, Virgin Records, and started to record her self-titled album ''Stacie Orrico'' (2003), which was released by both ForeFront and Virgin. The album, which debuted at No. 59 on the ''Billboard'' 200, was certified gold with over 500,000 sales in the US. The first single " Stuck" reached No. 52 on ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but achieved greater success worldwide. Her second single " (There's Gotta Be) More to Life" peaked at No. 30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her self-titled album has achieved sales worldwide of over 3.5 million. In the same year, she made her first television appearance as an actress in two episodes of ''American Dreams''. She was dropped by her label ForeFront Records in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruben Studdard
Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978) is an American singer and actor. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of ''American Idol'' and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his recording of "Superstar". In the years following ''Idol'', Studdard has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, '' Soulful'', and the top-selling gospel follow-up, ''I Need an Angel''. He is most well known for his recording career, which has produced hits including "Flying Without Wings", "Sorry 2004", and " Change Me", but he has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of '' Ain't Misbehavin''',Ruben Studdard tours with Rob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyclef Jean
Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, alongside Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel. They released the albums ''Blunted on Reality'' (1994) and ''The Score'' (1996), the latter becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. Jean would follow this with the release of his first solo studio album, ''Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival'' (1997), which contains the top ten hit " Gone till November". Jean would continue to have a successful music career as a soloist. He released an additional eight studio albums; including the RIAA Platinum certified album, '' The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book'' (2000), which reached the top ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart''.'' He also released the commercially successful singles "911" (featuring Mary J. Blige), and "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" (fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chingy
Howard Earl Bailey Jr. (born March 9, 1980), known professionally as Chingy, is an American rapper. Chingy grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and began rapping in his late teens. He toured as an opening act with Nelly in the summer of 2002 and then became a protégé of Ludacris, who signed him to his newly formed Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) record label. The rapper's 2003 summer debut single, "Right Thurr", put him on the musical map as a good-time rapper who specialized in catchy, club-friendly beats and simplistic lyrics delivered in a sing-song, nursery rhyme style. Chingy's 2003 debut album, ''Jackpot (Chingy album), Jackpot'', sold three million copies, thanks to the boost from "Right Thurr". A second album, ''Powerballin''', was released in 2004 to mixed reviews, and his 2006 release ''Hoodstar'' spawned the hit singles "Pullin' Me Back" (featuring Tyrese Gibson) and "Dem Jeans" (featuring Jermaine Dupri). In 2007, his fourth album, ''Hate It or Love It (album), Hate It or Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gavin DeGraw
Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. DeGraw rose to fame with his song "I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album '' Chariot'' (2003); the song became the main theme song for The WB drama series ''One Tree Hill''. Other notable singles from his debut album were " Chariot" and " Follow Through". His second album, '' Gavin DeGraw'', was released in 2008 and included the top-20 single "In Love with a Girl". In 2009, DeGraw released his third album, '' Free''. His fourth album, ''Sweeter'' (2011), spawned the hit single " Not Over You", along with "Soldier" and "Sweeter". In 2013, DeGraw released the album '' Make a Move'', while in 2016 he released the album '' Something Worth Saving''. In 2022, he released ''Face the River'' and a documentary on how he made the record and how he dealt with his parents' death. DeGraw's duet with Colbie Caillat on "We Both Know" for the 2013 film '' Safe Haven'' received a Grammy Award nomination. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mýa
Mya Marie Harrison (; born October 10, 1979), (stylized as Mýa), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born into a musical family, she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Initially, Mýa began her career as a VJ and dance posse member on BET's ''Teen Summit''. During her stint at BET, she developed an interest in music which lead to independent deal from the guidance of CEO Haqq Islam. Signed in 1996 to Interscope Records, she released her eponymous debut album in April 1998. A critical and commercial success, the album produced her first top ten single "It's All About Me". Subsequent singles, "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" and " Take Me There", continued to raise her profile and attained chart success worldwide, with the former garnering her first Grammy nomination. ''Fear of Flying'', her second album, was released in April 2000 and became a worldwide success, boosted by the success of its singles " Case of the Ex" and " Free". Harris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joss Stone
Joscelyn Eve Stoker (born 11 April 1987), known professionally as Joss Stone, is an English singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, ''The Soul Sessions'', which made the 2004 Mercury Prize shortlist. Her second album, ''Mind Body & Soul'' (2004), topped the UK Albums Chart and spawned the top-ten single "You Had Me", Stone's most successful single on the UK Singles Chart to date. Both the album and single received one nomination at the 47th Grammy Awards, 2005 Grammy Awards, while Stone herself was nominated for Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Best New Artist, and in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2004, was ranked fifth as a predicted breakthrough act of 2004. She became the youngest British female singer to top the UK Albums Chart. Stone's third album, ''Introducing Joss Stone'', released in March 2007, achieved gold record status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and yielded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Legend
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's " Everything Is Everything", and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". He then signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music and released his debut album ''Get Lifted'' (2004), which reached the top ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Legend received nine nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, including nominations for the singles " So High" with Lauryn Hill and "Ordinary People", with the latter song winning for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The album also earned him awards for Best New Artist and Best R&B Album. His second studio album ''Once Again'' (2006), spawned the single "Save Room", and became his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The group rose to fame with their international debut album, ''Backstreet Boys'' (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album ''Backstreet's Back'' (1997), along with their self-titled U.S. debut album, ''Backstreet Boys'' (1997), which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album ''Millennium'' (1999) and its follow-up album, '' Black & Blue'' (2000). They also released a greatest hits album, '' The Hits - Chapter One'' (2001), with a new single, "Drowning." After a two-year hiatus, they regrouped and released a comeback album, '' Never Gone'' (2005). After the conclusion of the Never Gone Tour in 2006, Richardson left the group to pursue other interests. The g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Carter (musician)
Nickolas Gene Carter (born January 28, 1980) is an American singer and a member of the vocal group Backstreet Boys. As of 2015, Carter has released three solo albums, '' Now or Never'', ''I'm Taking Off'' and '' All American'', during breaks between Backstreet Boys schedules, and a collaboration with Jordan Knight titled ''Nick & Knight''. He has made occasional television appearances and starred in his own reality shows, '' House of Carters'' and '' I (Heart) Nick Carter''. Early life Carter was born in Jamestown, New York, where his parents, Jane Elizabeth (née Spaulding, previously Carter) and Robert Carter, owned a bar called the Yankee Rebel in Westfield, New York. He has English, Welsh, Irish, and German ancestry. Several years later, when Carter was four, the family moved to Ruskin, Florida, near Tampa, and managed the Garden Villa Retirement Home, where they added to the family. Carter's siblings include Leslie Carter (1986–2012) and Aaron Carter (1987–2022). Caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
