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Vancouver, Canada, will host the XXI Winter Olympic games this month. As the United States team prepares to skate, ski, snowboard and more their way to Olympic gold, we take a look at the career of one Olympic hopeful. This girl has seen plenty of ice in her career.
The lead guitarist of legendary rock band Cheap Trick continues to impress audiences with his musical skills. Nielsen discusses his career with Cheap Trick, their rise to musical prominence, his song writing talents and his love for unique guitars.
George Gruhn has a client list that reads as the “who’s who” of the entertainment industry. Taking his interest of collector guitars to enormous proportions, Gruhn provides the music industry’s stars with the equipment that makes them who they are.
Since the early ‘70s, Bruce Springsteen has been performing to packed audiences across the globe. Through his soulful rock music, Springsteen is a hero to many of the country’s blue-collar workforce. As he winds up his “Working on a Dream” tour, we look at how this Jersey boy, whose prominence grew in the ‘80s, became an American musical hero.
Each year thousands of children, and even adults, get excited when the big show rolls into town. The rides, animals and of course the food all get everybody excited. Behind the scenes of putting a state fair together is once again the transportation industry. We show you just what it takes to be sure the show goes on.
Spanning more than four decades, American country music group The Statler Brothers persevered to become legends of their craft. From sharing the stage with Johnny Cash to their Grammy Award-winning success, the band share a lifetime of music through the ages.
Our highways are full of very talented folks. Professional truck drivers are grabbing their guitars and belting out tunes, putting together a range of songs that provide some good old foot tapping.
There are plenty of inspirational stories in which people defy the odds and come out on top. However, it would be hard to top this one. Dick Hoyt answered his son’s plea 25 years ago, giving him the opportunity to run and compete with everybody else.
Put Mike Ryan in command of an 18-wheeler and this driver can do the impossible. Ryan has choreographed and worked on truck stunts in some of Hollywood’s blockbuster movies. Add in accident re-enactments to truck racing and it’s safe to say that Ryan fills the role of the adrenaline junkie.
Country music sensation Sugarland burst onto the scene just five years ago and have raced to the top of musical stardom. Beyond the many awards, millions of records and red carpet life, this pair are still enjoying every minute. Discover life behind the microphone with this very talented duo.
