Artists Bios
SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Music of Mister Rogers
1. Won't You Be My Neighbor?/ Jon Secada
2. It's You I Like / Amy Grant
3. It's Such a Good Feeling / B.J. Thomas
4. Then Your Heart Is Full of Love / CeCe Winans
5. What Do You Do? / John Pizzarelli
6. This Is Just the Day / Maureen McGovern
7. Sometimes Isn't Always / Bobby Caldwell
8. Did You Know? / Crystal Gayle
9. Just for Once / Toni Rose
10. Let's Think of Something To Do While We¹re Waiting / Ricky Skaggs
11. Are you Brave? / Donna Summer
12. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (ballad version) Roberta Flack
13. Thank You for Being You / Ensemble
Jon Secada
In the course of his remarkable career, Jon has earned two Grammy Awards (for Best Latin Pop Album and Best Latin Pop Performance) and career album sales of more than 20 million units worldwide. This Cuban-born artist's songs top both the Pop and Latin charts.
Amy Grant
Contemporary Christian music's first major crossover success, Amy has earned three multiplatinum albums, seven other platinum albums and five more gold albums and won five Grammy Awards plus numerous Dove Awards. Her career has opened the door for a flood of other artists in the genre.
B.J. Thomas
With over 70 million records sold and five Grammy Awards under his belt, B.J. continues to create songs that cross the genres, from pop to country to gospel. He has 15 Gold and Platinum selling records and legions of fans.
CeCe Winans
CeCe's industry accolades include five Grammy Awards, 18 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and several gold and platinum-selling albums. Her top 10 R&B radio hits include "Count on Me," a powerhouse duet with Whitney Houston, from the multi-platinum Waiting to Exhale soundtrack.
John Pizzarelli
John has cultivated a winning career by singing classic standards and late-night ballads and by playing sublime and inventive guitar. He is among the prime revivalists of the great American songbook, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavor of his brilliant guitar playing. His music sets the standard for stylish modern jazz.
Maureen McGovern
Maureen, whose career spans over 30 years, includes recordings, concerts, Broadway, films, television and radio, with a voice that defies categorization. From a jazzy, warm pop register, Maureen glides easily into a crystalline coloratura. It is no wonder she has been called, "The Stradivarius Voice."
Bobby Caldwell
Tracing a 25 year history from acclaimed soul stylist to in-demand pop and R&B songwriter, Bobby is one of the most revered vocalists and songwriters in contemporary music today. As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, and his songwriting skills have earned hits for well-known artists like Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and Al Jarreau. Bobby's song, "What You Won't Do For Love" has been recorded and sampled by more than 100 artists.
Crystal Gayle
Country, folk, pop, rock 'n roll, Broadway show tunes, gospel… all find an equal place in Crystal's heart. She grew up as the youngest of eight children. Like sister Loretta Lynn, Crystal too was a "coal miners daughter" before she was a platinum selling singer, Grammy Award winner and world class entertainer.
Toni Rose
Toni is a fresh, young voice on the Broadway music scene. She makes her recording debut with Songs from the Neighborhood.
Ricky Skaggs
This nine-time Grammy Award winner continues to lead the recent roots revival in music. Known affectionately today as bluegrass music's official ambassador, Ricky has brought the genre to greater levels of popularity . With seven consecutive Grammy nominated classics behind him, all from his self-owned record company, bluegrass music is in good hands.
Donna Summer
An artist who once defined the '70s pop music generation, Donna Summer has become one of the world's leading singers and songwriters. The career of this platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-winner spans a range of musical genres, from R&B and rock to inspirational and dance. She is the only artist, male or female, ever to release three consecutive #1 platinum-selling albums.
Roberta Flack
With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, several Grammy Awards, and the distinction of being one of "VH-1 TV's "100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll," Roberta continues to produce and record music in a variety of genres. Today, she remains a shining inspiration to her fans, peers and younger musicians in the music industry, touring internationally and working on a new recording.
