Thursday, January 30, 2014

10 Musicians To Watch in 2014

There's nothing more exciting than watching someone's dreams blossom. There are several music stars out there who have been around for what it seems like has been forever. I'm not saying that's a bad thing; In fact, I think it's amazing how some can manage to climb to the top and stay there for so long! I'm just saying that I think this just may be the perfect year for some fresh faces in the music industry. In the world of rising starts, these 10 performers just might have what it takes to conquer the wonderful world of music!
1) Lea Michele- From performing on Broadway as a child, to landing the lead role in the major television show "Glee", there is no doubt Lea Michele is bursting at the seems with pure talent. Her album "Louder" is set to be released in March. With over 2 million Facebook likes and 4 million followers on Twitter, her dedicated fans are sure to get this highly-anticipated album to the top of the charts! Watch her latest music video HERE!
2) Tori Kelly- After being sent home by Simon Cowell after making it to the bootcamp round of "American Idol", Tori took it upon herself to keep producing her original music and to get her name out there. After scoring millions of views on YouTube and thousands of adoring fans, her album "Foreword (EP)" has recently been released. Her cover of Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie" has snatched up over 8 million YouTube views! Her unique and beautiful voice is one we have never heard before. As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing but a lifetime full of signing autographs, countless interviews, several albums, and overall success in this young lady's future! Take THAT, Simon Cowell!
3) Imagine Dragons- Though they aren't completely new to the music industry, this band is destined to have nothing but continued success in the year coming! Over the past year, their most popular hits "Radioactive""It's Time", and "Demons", have taken the charts and the radio by storm! They show nothing but promise for another year full of more catchy and inspiring hits!
4) Lucy Hale- Most commonly known as "Aria" on the hit TV series "Pretty Little Liars", Lucy Hale is slowly but surely getting ready to take over country music. Her single "You Sound Good To Me" has recently been released and the music video has already scored over 2 million views in just 3 weeks!
5) American Authors- Their incredibly catchy and addicting hit "Best Day of My Life" has conquered radio stations within the blink of an eye. You may also recognize it from the popular Lowe's commercial in which the song is played. It's just one of those songs that you can't help but sing along to!
6) Avicii- Born and raised in Sweden, DJ Tim Bergling (better known by his stage name, Avicii), is best known for his current hit "Wake Me Up". He became a household name seemingly over night with this mega popular chart-topper, and is expected to release new music throughout the next year.
7) Lorde- After recently winning 2 Grammy awards for her popular hit "Royals", Lorde does not seem to be going anywhere any time soon. She has managed to win over thousands of fans and the music industry seems to just love her already! She's very different from any artist we've seen before and this seems to be the perfect time for change.
Lorde with her 2 Grammys on Jan. 26th
8) Danielle Bradbery- As the youngest contestant ever to win "The Voice" (at just 16 years old), Danielle Bradbery has stolen America's hearts with her smooth vocal ability. Never singing a note out of tune, it is clear that she shows incredible promise and the odds are in her favor, for the country music industry has been long awaiting a fresh face with an unbeatable voice! Take a listen
9) Becky G- On the other side of the music spectrum, another 16 year old is making her way into the industry. Becky G has performed along side artists such as Cher Lloyd (in the song "Oath"), Cody Simpson (in "Wish U Were Here"), as well as Ke$ha (in a remix of her hit "Die Young"). She is best known for her rapping, dancing, and song-writing abilities. There is no doubt she is going to make it big this year!
10) Austin Mahone- Perhaps best known for his intense *NSync-like pop smash "What About Love", Austin Mahone is already rising to stardom. With millions of YouTube views and adoring fans, there is nothing stopping this 17 year old from climbing all the way to the top! 

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