A Very Special Christmas, 25th Anniversary

Dave Matthews Band–comprising Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin)–has released eight studio albums and numerous live recordings. The band’s many hits include “What Would You Say,” “Crash Into Me,” “Too Much” and “Mercy.” The GRAMMY®-winning band has also been honored with an NAA CP Chairman’s Award. Its Bama Works Fund supports numerous humanitarian and environmental initiatives.

New to the stage, Lauriana Mae melds soulful jazz vocals with contemporary pop, R&B, and hip-hop music. Recently signed to Atlantic Records, Mae released her debut EP entitled Love Mae on December 6, 2011, and is planning her next album for 2013. Lauriana is gearing up to break the mold of popular music, reinventing the essence of great soul music from the past and present, and bringing it to fans in a way that is distinctly Mae.

Jono was born in Denver, Colorado, and fell in love with music in high school. In July 2012, Jono opened for Jason Mraz in Honolulu, and was featured on Nigel Lythgoe’s Opening Act, appearing on E! Television. Jono is a signed songwriter with Mulinjer LLC and is in the studio working on his first solo EP and finishing up his album with Therapoetic Soul.

Jewel is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist and, most important, mother to her son, Kase. Nearly 17 years after her debut album, Pieces of You, hit the charts, Jewel continues to reinvent herself, leaving a trail of GRAMMY Awards, New York Times best-sellers lists, and starring television roles in her wake.

Singer-songwriter Amy Grant is the best-selling Christian-music artist of all time, with over 30 million records sold. She has won six GRAMMY Awards and 25 Dove Awards, and is the proprietor of the first Christian album ever to go platinum. Amy Grant needs no introduction; just look for her star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Known as the “American Beatles” in Japan, Cheap Trick scored the 25th spot on VH 1’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. With more than 20 million records sold, and 40 gold and platinum awards, Cheap Trick has recorded hits like “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender” that never tire out with fans. Their newest album, The Latest, continues their 35-year legacy of fantastic reviews and fan admiration.

Distinguished by his timeless sound, singer-songwriter Michael Bublé competes with the iconic classics of yesteryear. Having sold more than 30 million albums around the globe, Michael hit the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 chart with his album Crazy Love in 2009, and proceeded to rise to the top of the charts in 2011 with his holiday album, Christmas.

Breaking onto the scene with her self-titled debut album in 1999, Christina Aguilera has established herself as a pop legend, with more than 50 million units sold globally. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, she hardly ever stops; she is releasing her new album in November. You can also find Christina as a coach and judge on the hit TV series The Voice.