The David BowersAwards presents another 'Artists Special' - This week presenting the Los Angeles-based hybrid rock band In The Stars from SalterGann Management. In The Stars has a high-energy, alternative rock sound they describe as "high energy melodic/alternative rock. They bring influences from bands like Green Day, Muse and FooFighters with a southern roots angle to create 'the In The Stars sound.' Three dedicated musician you can relate with and feel!

The band comes to TheDavidBowersAwards through their recent signing with SalterGann Management, and we are fortunate to have the CEO of SalterGann with us this week, Phyllis Salter Gann. Phyllis is the founder of the SalterGann management group including promotions, radio, records and distribution. She is a voting member of the The Recording Academy of the United States (Grammy's). Phyllis tells us about her companies' work and what it takes to get their attention!

With a degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State and a radio career including a Program Director of the year award, Larry Pareigis was a natural to head his own label/talent management company, Nine North Records Label Group. Larry shares his background and brings two of his artists.

Nine North artist Troy Kidder is a successful recording artist who is also president of Kidder Media marketing & public relations and is a "dad who likes to rock!" He is also an author, corporate trainer, husband and dad! In addition to sharing his music with us, Troy tells us about his busy life and career.

Nine North artist Bradseth, whose, 'Lies,' we share, along with his hypnotic 'S.M.B.' (Do we dare tell what it means?) Getting to know the artist in the way that only we do. Bradseth, originally from Chicago, now in the Nashville songwriting scene, talks about his creative process as he pushes the boundaries of pop.

This week Fred Hostetler returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with new music. Fred, who co-founded the blues band 'Blue By Nature' with Karen Lawrence, has worked the majors including Johnny Winters. Jeff Beck and Graham Parker. His style can cross genres as demonstrated on his album, 'Blues Back Pages.'

Jacob Chacko is here for the first time after his single "Fallen Dreams" caught listeners attention on this show. Here he talks about his music and his own personal history. HIs music covers diverse subjects and sounds but comes from his own roots. His musical roots include Pop/Modern Rock, Blues, Gospel and Country.