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We have been lucky enough to work with many of today's top music industry professionals throughout the circle's 19 years!
Here's a list of Judges who will join us for our live finale events.
Since the formation of their partnership in the early 70’s Hall & Oates have gone on to record 21 albums which have sold over 80 million units making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 top 40 hits and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the ground breaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time. Their influence on modern pop music has been cited by numerous contemporary bands, like the Gym Class Heroes and the Killers, who have credited and acknowledged H&O’s considerable contribution to American music. In addition to their numerous American Music and MTV awards, in 2005 they were inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame and in May of 2008 will be presented the prestigious BMI Icon Award for their outstanding career achievement in song writing. (Read more here)
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Grammy-Award-winning producer/songwriter Russ Titelman has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business over the past four decades including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, George Harrison, the BeeGees, James Taylor, Randy Newman, Rickie Lee Jones, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon and many more. Russ's first Grammy was in 1986 for Steve Winwood's "Higher Love," which won Record of the Year. In 1992, he earned two additional Grammys for his work with Eric Clapton. "Tears in Heaven" won Record of the Year and "Unplugged" won Album of the Year.
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Jonathan Clarke joined Q1043, New York and America's most listened to Rock Station, as an on-air personality in 1997 and continues to be on the air there. He's also host and executive producer of the highly rated "Out Of The Box" new music show on Q1043. Clarke can also be seen as a recurring guest host with the MSG Network with recent appearances on "MSG NY Extra" and "Soundcheck". He's also the host of "The Director's Chair" show on Time Warner Cable, a TV show all about Indy films and filmmakers. For over two years recently, Clarke was heard nationwide on Sirius Satellite Radio's Classic Rewind channel.
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Rob Mathes is an arranger/composer, producer and songwriter best known for his work as a musical problem solver. He has been writing his own little brand of blues drenched spiritual Pop for years and yet has increasingly become known in the industry for other things. He is working more and more frequently as a record producer, producing the band Panic! At The Disco's second record as well as other projects over the past few years for Carly Simon, Rod Stewart and Vanessa Williams. He has written arrangements for artists as diverse as Lou Reed, Bono, Sting, Sade, Lenny Kravitz and Jay-Z, Yo Yo Ma, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, The Boston Pops, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Hot Hot Heat, Avril Lavigne, Butch Walker, Renee Fleming, Vanessa Carlton, Bowling For Soup, Tim McGraw, Yolanda Adams, George Michael, Celine Dion, The Academy Is, Ghostface Killah, Peter Cincotti, Renee Olstead, Lyle Lovett and Stevie Wonder. (Read more here). |
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As Vice President, Writer Publisher Relations, Charlie Feldman directs all writer/publisher relations activities in BMI’s New York office, including the company’s Pop, Urban/Hip Hop, Rock, Classical, Theater and Jazz departments. Feldman, who joined BMI in 1988, was promoted to Vice President in 1992. He began his career in music publishing in 1974 when he joined EMI Music Publishing Nashville and was named Vice President in 1986. In addition to his duties at BMI Feldman has served two four-year terms as a Trustee of The Recording Academy (NARAS) and is a New York Chapter past president. He also serves as a Vice Chairman of the Entertainment Media Division of UJA-Federation and is Executive Vice President of The Music For Youth Foundation and a board member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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For over 20 years Debbie Wilson owned and operated Wilson's, one of New York's most prestigious music clubs. She started in music management when she spotted Gavin DeGraw, a then young artist, who she hired to perform weekly. Wilson had a multitude of regular performers including Curtis Stigers, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Bryan McKnight, and Babyface. She worked with Gavin DeGraw for almost 10 years. Under her guidance she secured a record deal with Clive Davis and James Diener at J Records. DeGraw became a platinum selling artist while managed by Wilson. Wilspro Management has signed a variety of artists over the years. Wilson is currently working with Joshua Radin, Kate Voegele, People in Planes, and Brannon Powers.
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Veteran A&R man and Executive Producer David Novik has worked all over the world and and has many multi-platinum albums accredited. Currently head of A&R for Decca Label Group, working with a diverse roster of acts including Boyz II Men, David Sanborn, Sonya Kitchell, Brendan James, East Village Opera Company, and the Broadway cast album for Spring Awakening and brand new signings, The Love Willows.. Has worked with Third Day, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Hornsby, ZZ Top, Robyn, *NSync, Republica, Chris Whitley, Judy Collins, Indigo Girls, Social Distortion, Midnight Oil, Men At Work, Paul Young, Prefab Sprout, Bad Manners. Prior to Decca, (a Universal company), has held high level creative positions with RCA and Sony Music. David has a passion for unique songs & singers or players with a singular vision. Goals are always to help artist realize that vision. |
