1 where they deliver their first proper acoustic recordings, unexpected covers, and other re-imaginings, covering new territory once more. It also notably boasted collaborations with legends such as Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil on “Only Love Can Save Me Now” and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello on “And So It Went.” This boundlessness drives Plugged Out, Vol. 1 singles on the Billboard Rock Radio Chart.” Beyond acclaim from V Magazine, Spin, and more, it bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart. 1 singles at the active rock format” and “the first female-fronted act to have seven No. With its impact, the four-piece carved out a place in history as “the first female-fronted band to have back-to-back No. During 2021, Death By Rock and Roll elevated them to rarified air. In the wake of 2016’s Who You Selling For, “Take Me Down” vaulted to #1 on the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart, enshrining them as “the first band to send its first four singles to #1 on the chart,” according to Billboard. The latter housed three #1 smashes-the platinum-certified “Heaven Knows” (the biggest rock song of 2014), “Fucked Up World,” and “Follow Me Down. Joined by late producer Kato Khandwala, they fanned this flame on Light Me Up and Going To Hell. Since 2008, they have emerged as the rare force of nature who can appear in INTERVIEW Magazine, Nylon, ELLE, Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight - and share a stage with Guns N’ Roses and Soundgarden. Taylor Momsen is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the frontwoman of the rock band The Pretty Reckless, which gave rock ‘n’ roll the jumpstart it needed for a new generation, but they did so entirely on their own terms. With briidge, she aims to take down the walls between creators so they are more empowered, educated, and connected as they build their own careers. In 2020, she co-founded briidge, a music app and networking platform that helps connect music creators based on their skill set, location, and personality. Her credits include more than 320 songs released by major labels, 150 of which landed on RIAA Platinum albums, and more than 50 charting singles, cumulatively surpassing one billion streams.ĭioGuardi founded Arthouse Entertainment developing careers for three-time Grammy-nominated artist/songwriter Ingrid Andress, new pop sensation GAYLE, and acclaimed songwriter/artist Jon Bellion (Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Halsey, Maroon 5) to name a few. Kara DioGuardi is a songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, author, music publisher, record label owner, and former American Idol judge whose songs have garnered 11 Grammy nominations and 23 BMI Awards.ĭioGuardi has collaborated with some of the most iconic pop music artists in the world, including P!nk, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato, among many others. He has also been a songwriter for artists such as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt, and Daughtry. Moreover, he garnered numerous BMI and ASCAP awards and would be crowned “Songwriter of the Year” by both Billboard and BMI. Additionally, Thomas became the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award created to recognize a composer in the early years of his or her career that has already made a lasting impact. 1 song of the Rock Era based on chart performance on Billboard’s Hot 100 and recently declared to still hold the spot as the second most successful song of all time by Billboard. 1 song on Billboard’s “Adult Pop Songs” radio airplay chart, the No. Not to mention, he teamed up with Santana for “Smooth” in 1999, which not only earned three Grammy Awards but also was declared the all-time No. 1 hits at Adult 40, while he tied P!nk for most No.1s by a solo artist in the chart’s history. Its follow-up Cradlesong cemented him as the only male artist with multiple No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 since the chart debuted. His 2005 platinum solo debut, Something to Be, became the first album by a male artist from a rock or pop group to debut at No. He received a rare Diamond Award from the RIAA for Matchbox Twenty’s 12-times platinum debut Yourself or Someone Like You. Throughout his illustrious career, Thomas has consistently made history. Three-time Grammy Award-winner Rob Thomas is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Matchbox Twenty.