Tween Summit Music Festival
DEBBY RYAN
Debby Ryan stars as Bailey Pickett, a smart, lovable southern girl who leaves her small town home for the first time to explore the world while attending Seven Seas High on the SS Tipton in the Disney Channel comedy series "The Suite Life on Deck."
Ryan was born May 13, 1993 in Alabama. She lived in Killeen, Texas for five years and Oberjosbach, Germany for three years until finally settling in Keller, Texas where she has lived with her family for the past five years.
Ryan has wanted to act ever since she can remember. She performed in local theater and school productions until booking her first on-camera appearance in a direct-to-DVD movie entitled "Barney: Let's go to the Firehouse." Most recently, Ryan co-starred in the feature film "The Comebacks" with Keke Palmer. She also appeared in national commercials for Hasbro and Parker Brothers.
When she's not working, Ryan enjoys making artsy things that involve magazine clippings and tacky glue, shopping for vintage or colorful stuff, making videos and short films with her friends, camera scavenger hunts, listening to music, rollerblade street hockey and bike riding.
Ryan now resides in Los Angeles with her mom and travels back to Texas to see her dad and brother, Chris, every chance she gets. She has a Yorkie named Daisy and a cat named Isaac.
BROOKE WHITE
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Singer/songwriter/musician Brooke White became America's sweetheart when she appeared as a finalist on Fox's hit reality show "American Idol." Her acclaimed debut full-length album High Hopes & Heartbreak was released July 21 via June Baby Records, a new indie label formed by Brooke, Randy Jackson and Carl Stubner (head of Sanctuary Artist Management). For this project Brooke teamed with Randy who executive-produced, marking the first time he has produced an "American Idol" contestant's music in the eight years of the popular TV show. Also a gifted songwriter, Brooke co-wrote all but one song on the disc with producer Dave Cobb (Chris Cornell, Shooter Jennings) to ensure that the album fully reflects who Brooke is as an artist. Brooke has just set off on her first-ever nationwide tour teaming up with fellow "Idol" alum Michael Johns for a co-headlining run. www.realbrookewhite.com; www.myspace.com/brookewhite.
COMIC BOOK HEROES
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Comic Book Heroes (CBH) stand out amongst today’s music acts with undeniable talent and a mature, yet fresh solid rock sound. The rock band is composed of four long time friends and high school seniors Collin, Steve, Ned and Koz. CBH has recently emerged as one of the most promising young rock bands, and has been playing hundreds of shows for thousands of fans across the country. Last year, Comic Book Heroes was selected as a Radio Disney "Next Big Thing" artist, in which they placed as a Top Three finalist among eleven other musical acts. CBH’s latest EP, Take A Seat, was released in 2008 with their top 15 hit single “Catch Me if You Can.” www.cbhmusic.com.
WOW
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WOW is a new pop phenomenon boy band that is already making a huge impact on the tween and teen music scene, quickly selling out their concert performances. Consisting of five boys, ages 15-20 years old (Frankie Zulferino, Eddie Moody, Jake Lauckern, Michael Rechner and Kyron Correia), this talented pop band is all about having fun, entertaining their fans, and giving back to charities. Everything about this energetic boy band is exactly like their name WOW, sporting bright colors, eccentric style, and hypnotic energy that truly set them apart from any other boy bands. www.wowthegroup.com.
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JACOB LATIMORE
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Jacob Latimore is a 13-year old singer and dancer. His first song, "Best Friend," received a great deal of airplay and was picked up by Radio Disney. As a result, Jacob was featured on the station's Incubator program, which profiles promising young artists around the country. He has also appeared on Radio Disney shows such as B5 and his first national television performance on the Maury Povich Show. Jacob’s single, "Superstar," charted on the Billboard R&B and Hip Hop Sales Charts. www.myspace.com/jacoblatimore
