Our Founders:
Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend

Barry Watson appears opposite Russell Crowe in Showtime’s limited series THE LOUDEST VOICE, which chronicles the rise and fall of former Fox News Chairman, Roger Ailes (Crowe). Watson plays the controversial News Corp Chairman “Lachlan Murdoch.”

Last season, Watson was a Series Regular on The CW’s superhero drama NAOMI, based on the DC comic of the same name. Prior to that he was the lead of Hulu/Blumhouse Production’s film THE CURRENT OCCUPANT, and he starred in Sony’s film A DOG’S WAY HOME.

Watson’s breakout role came on 7^TH HEAVEN, starring as Matt Camden for six seasons; then he went on to star in ABC’s relationship drama WHAT ABOUT BRIAN, followed by the critically acclaimed ABC comedy SAMANTHA WHO, co-starring opposite Christina Applegate. Watson also recurred on Showtime’s MASTERS OF SEX , TNT’s MURDER IN THE FIRST, as well as HART OF DIXIE and GOSSIP GIRL for The CW. Previous feature credits include parts in TEACHING MRS. TINGLE, SORORITY BOYS, and BOOGYMAN.

Barry was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2002. After six months of chemotherapy treatment he was cancer free, and has been for the last 20 years.

He is honored to be an ambassador for Teen Cancer America.

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.

Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.

In 2021, John and his wife Aimee partnered with the streaming broadcast service NugsTV and co-producer Drive Entertainment Group to create a virtual celebration of stories and songs called “OATES SONG FEST 7908“. Inspired by a live series of shows that they created in 2010 at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO.

“OATES SONG FEST 7908” became a free streaming concert with all donations and proceeds going to FEEDINGAMERICA.ORG. The broadcast featured an all-star roster of artists all of whom have volunteered their songs and performances to help families without food across the nation, and as a result, over 450,000 meals were provided for American families.

Since embarking on a solo career in 1999, John has recorded eight solo albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, The Bluesville Sessions, Good Road To Follow, Arkansas and Live from Nashville with the Good Road Band. In addition, his 2017 autobiography “Change of Season” released by St. Martin’s press, became an Amazon best seller.

In 2022 and 2023 he will be releasing a series of digital singles distributed by

“The Orchard” in a wide variety of eclectic styles as well as another series of songs from the upcoming feature film “Gringa” to be released soon.

John is currently performing a two-man acoustic show with Nashville super guitarist Guthrie Trapp both in America and Europe as well as continuing to perform with Daryl Hall.

John and his wife Aimee reside in Nashville, Tennessee and Aspen, Colorado.

Twin Kennedy is an identical twin country/roots duo originally from the small town of Powell River, BC. With Carli on guitar and vocals and Julie on fiddle and vocals, Twin Kennedy’s acoustic show has received standing ovations across North America. 3-time Canadian Country Music Award Nominees, Grand Prize Winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and ECMA, MusicNL and VIMA winners, the twins were recently honoured as Distinguished Alumni by the University of Victoria. Twin Kennedy is known for their sibling harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and high energy show that blends their classical training with their country roots.

Most recently, Twin Kennedy released their album “Homebound”, which received a CCMA nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year and was featured by media across North America including Billboard, CMT, The Country Network, and The Bluegrass Situation. Twin Kennedy also produced and co-hosted Wise Woman – The Show, a virtual concert experience presented by The Consulate General of Canada to the Southeast United States. In addition to the online premiere that received over 350,000 views, the show was aired as a weekend special on SiriusXM Country and nominated for a CCMA for Country Music Special of the Year. In the words of the Billboard Magazine, Twin Kennedy is a “sisterhood that strikes just the right chord!”

THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane. Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. Deep into their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews. Today their line-up includes Simon Townshend (Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals), Pino Palladino (Bass), Zak Starkey (Drums), Loren Gold (Keyboards, Backing Vocals), John Corey (Keyboards, Backing Vocals), and Frank Simes (Musical Director, Keyboards, Backing Vocals).

The Who as a band and its members have been supporting Teen Cancer America since its inception in 2012. Together with friends such as Eddie Vedder, Joan Jett, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh and Rick Nielsen they have performed at or hosted a number of charity shows in aid of Teen Cancer America.

During their 2015-2016 Who Hits 50! North American tour, The Who raised both funds and awareness for Teen Cancer America. They very generously donated $1 from every ticket sold, played PSA videos to the crowd before the show and had a Teen Cancer America activation booth at every show that allowed volunteers to come in and talk to the fans about the charity and collect donations. Simon Townshend and Loren Gold further supported by coming out to the booth at every show to do a signing for fans, all in aid of Teen Cancer America.

To date The Who have raised over 4 million dollars for Teen Cancer America and so far, have successfully opened 15 units for teens and young adults going through cancer across the USA.

“The disease should be a mere comma in the lives of teenagers, not a devastating full stop! It’s a big ambition but together we can get there by working together” – Roger Daltrey

Eddie Vedder is a rock musician, activist, and conservationist. As the lead singer and one of the guitarists of the band Pearl Jam, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

He has played with The Who, Pete Townshend, and Roger Daltrey on numerous occasions over the last few decades. These performances included a charity concert benefiting Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall in the United Kingdom. He has generously performed at several concerts benefiting Teen Cancer America, including the “Who Cares About the Next Generation” event in 2016 and “The Who Rocks Rosemont” in 2015.

Most recently, he worked to launch the rock opera, Classic Quadrophenia, in the United States in a special viewing in Chicago that benefited Teen Cancer America, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, and the Chicago Children’s Choir.

Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. When hasn’t Margaret Cho’s strong voice been part of our consciousness? It feels like she has always been here, like a friend you can always count on, lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow.

Margaret staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side with a legendary stand up career that has yielded 10-plus comedy tours. Her recent television appearances – guest star on Season 2 of The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), guest star on Season 2 of Hacks (HBO Max) and two Netflix is a Joke comedy specials: Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration and Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live – have expanded an already wide-ranging career, and her role as the ‘mother hen’ in the well-reviewed movie Fire Island solidifies why we all love Margaret in the first place.

Margaret, who Vogue magazine named one of the 9 best female comedians of all time alongside Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner and Wanda Sykes, appreciates where she finds herself right now. “I think comedians in general, we get better as we get older, and we kind of get more observant, and more astute in those observations.”

Thankfully, Margaret has more stories to tell, and her production company, Animal Family Productions, has multiple scripted shows in development for 2022 and beyond.

Rising star, and 2023 Critics Choice Awards nominee for Best Young Actor/Actress, Jalyn Hall at 16 has already developed a huge following and can currently be seen in a ground breaking performance portraying Civil Rights icon, “Emmet Till” in Orion Pictures/United Artists’ motion picture TILL.  The film is an  biographical drama written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu and also stars Danielle Deadwyler and Whoopi Goldberg, who also produces the film. The film tells the real-life story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Deadwyler), an American educator and activist who pursues justice after the 1955 lynching of her 14-year-old son Emmett Till (Hall). The film was released October, 14, 2022 and is a 2023 Oscar contender!

In addition to TILL, Jalyn made his first appearance at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) to promote his starring role in the HULU motion picture BRUISER.  In director Miles Warren’s searing feature debut about fathers, families and the effects of toxic masculinity, 14-year-old Darious (Hall) explores the boundaries of his own manhood. He finds himself caught between his loving yet strict father and a charismatic loner named Porter, who is an estranged family friend. What Darious doesn’t know is that Porter is the key to a secret that could tear his family apart. Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight) also stars. Release is TBD 2023

Also in 2023, Jalyn will portray yet another important black American historic figure with his guest starring role as the young “Martin Luther King Jr.” in the forthcoming “GENIUS: MLK/X” series for Disney+/National Geographic.  Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) will star as the adult Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the anthology series which will focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

Jalyn is best known as a current fan favorite on the uber popular CW series “All American,” where he plays the series regular role of “Dillon James,” since 2018. The show recently aired its fifth season on October 10, 2022.

Growing up Jalyn new at the age of four that he wanted to entertain and act.  He didn’t know what it was called, he just knew he wanted to do it!  His mom noticed that Jalyn was really serious about it and decided to enroll him in actors’ workshops in Atlanta where they are from.  Jalyn, remembers being so excited to wake up and go to class and couldn’t wait to learn new techniques and to start honing his acting skills.  It was after a few years that his current agent discovered him at a talent showcase and the rest is history…  Jalyn has been on a roll ever since!

When Jalyn isn’t working, he likes to dance, rap and write music and loves gaming.

He resides bicoastally with his mom and French bull dog puppy.

Eoin was last seen on TV this past fall starring in NBC’s hit series LA BREA written by David Appelbaum. The show has been renewed for a third season with Eoin returning as ‘Gavin Harris.’ Eoin can next be seen starring opposite Elisha Cuthbert in the Ireland-set horror film, THE CELLAR, written and directed by Brendan Muldowney. The movie premiered at SWSX March 2022. Eoin can also next be seen in the independent film GRAY ELEPHANT which he wrote, directed, produced and stars in opposite Jill Flint, Erin Richards and Mac Brandt. He can currently be seen on Netflix starring opposite Megan Fox in Millennium Films horror-thriller feature TILL DEATH.  He guest starred on TV in the ABC series STUMPTOWN alongside Cobie Smulders. He also played the lead opposite Gretchen Mol in George RR Martin’s NIGHTFLYERS for Netflix, as well as starring opposite Noomi Rapace in the Netflix feature CLOSE, directed by Vickie Jewson. Eoin was also seen in A24’s THE HOLE IN THE GROUND, directed by Lee Cronin which was a huge success when it premiered at Sundance.  He wrote, directed, and produced the Irish independent film HERE ARE THE YOUNG MEN which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Finn Cole, and Dean-Charles Chapman. Eoin also starred in Sony/NBC’s THE NIGHT SHIFT playing the lead character of “TC” for 4 seasons. Some of his other feature credits include starring opposite Milla Jovoich and Ali Larter in Screen Gems’ franchise RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER, written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson; as well as starring opposite Natalie Dormer and Taylor Kinney in Focus Features’ THE FOREST directed by Jason Zada.  Eoin also starred on TV opposite Stephen Moyer, Rufus Sewell and Kelsey Grammer in National Geographic Channel’s Emmy nominated event series KILLING JESUS. He also wrote, directed, and starred opposite Jack Reynor and Tom Hopper in the Independent film LEOPARD available on Amazon.  He got his big break starring on the hit BBC series MERLIN as the swashbuckling hero “Gwaine”, and recurred on the fourth season of Showtime’s Emmy-winning series THE TUDORS.  Eoin can add to his multitude of talents, accomplished novelist, having published his first book KINGDOM OF SCARS which was short listed for the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards in 2014. He followed it up with his next book HUNTER AND THE GRAPE which is being distributed through Amazon.

Musical groups usually have an origin story; how they met and when the creative chemistry went from imagined to undeniable. Not Track45. The sibling trio – Jenna, Ben, and KK Johnson – from Meridian, MS, can’t recall a time when they didn’t know each other. They were “always there” and so was the music.

While each is a gifted songwriter and musician with individual publishing deals and impressive writing credits, their combined hopes and passion for music can be heard in every note of their dream big sound. The trio’s crystalline harmonies and track-charged musicianship sound current yet classic with timeless themes. They’ve taken family-based small-town values and stories and made them relevant in a modern world.

“We write what we know, how we live,” explained Jenna. “We write about real life and real stories; and small towns and big dreams.”

That “small town and big dreams” mindset, combined with soaring vocals, inventive instrumentation, and a knack for writing expressive lyrics sets the foundation that can be heard in every Track45 song. Their unique and natural take on country feels like it has always been part of the musical landscape while adding new twists.

A fresh approach and the classic stories of life in a small town are the substance of their debut outing on Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group. The collection captures a multi-layered, crisp, soulful sound that draws effortlessly from their assorted country, rock, R&B, and pop playlists.

Comprised of three tracks serving as their introduction into the country music scene, Track45’s debut EP, Small Town, consists of the upbeat “Come On In,” with an inviting hook and an a cappella intro that tells you exactly who they are and where they come from, “Me + You,” an instrumental groove laced with steel guitar, and the up-tempo song “Met Me Now,” which mines regret and the desire to reset time.

The second of their introduction EPs, Big Dreams, follows their fall debut EP, Small Town. Their newest release, Big Dreams, combines tracks from their Small Town EP with one new original and one incredible cover. “Little Bit More,” with a catchy dose of rock ‘n’ roll yearning, and a cover of the one and only Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” contributes to their story of gaining that newfound freedom of moving to Nashville to chase their dreams and feeling the eagerness to soar. Totaling five songs, this collection of songs prove Track45 has sound and texture the Country format has been hungry for. Among these five tracks is the trio’s debut single “Met Me Now.”

The trio have songwriting credits on every original track and produced several cuts, but they also enlisted an elite list of creative collaborators including Grammy-winning producer Byron Gallimore.

Upon moving to Nashville, songwriting became a way of life, writing two songs a day for years until they each signed publishing deals. Success followed with outside cuts from a diverse list of artists including Justin Timberlake, Charlie Puth, Dierks Bentley, Weezer, Lee Brice, HARDY, Lauren Alaina, and more.

Voracious learners with a work ethic to match, they taught themselves how to create beats and record all their own demos. “The logic was that we could go from good writing rooms to better rooms if we could bring something more to the table,” Ben explained. “We learned everything we could.”

Eager perfectionists, the walls of their shared Nashville rental were covered in timelines and dream boards. And it wasn’t long until their drive and talent attracted attention from some of the industry’s leading executives including Missi Gallimore of T.R.U.T.H. Management and Borman Entertainment, who have a joint venture to manage the group.

Track45 may have honed their craft in Nashville, but their foundation was forged in Meridian, MS, known for being the birthplace of Jimmie Rodgers (the Father of Country Music).

Family is the source of their sibling harmonies. Mom sang them to sleep with lullabies and taught them to sing along in harmony. Grandpa was the church choir director. Their uncle performed with a barbershop quartet. And their piano-teacher grandma, nurtured their musicality with weekly lessons that led to playing a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, cello, mandolin, and a fiddle dubbed “Blue Suede” in honor of Elvis.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking a small town equates limited opportunities. Meridian may not have a Starbucks or Target, but Joel and Susie Johnson made sure their children had every opportunity to become “well-rounded” people. Their arts-loving mom started a non-profit theater group for high school students and the Johnsons grew up playing sports as often as playing instruments including tennis, soccer, and baseball.

But they kept coming back to music.

“Music wasn’t the only thing we did, but it was the thing we loved the most,” said KK.

“And it was the one thing, we could all do together,” added Jenna.

“We literally grew up singing around the kitchen table,” said Ben. “That sounds ‘cheesy,’ but some of our best memories are singing harmony around the table.”

Idyllic, but far from easy, if they wanted a musical instrument, they had to work to pay for it. One of their first forays from the kitchen table was playing at a local nursing home. They knew one song, Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya.” At the time, Ben had only mastered two chords on mandolin. “Every third chord, I just stopped playing,” he laughed.

They played everything from weddings and funerals to churches and parties, but an out of the blue audition and invitation to play a week-long, bluegrass and BBQ festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN, changed everything. The experience solidified their desire to perform and the dream board goal was Nashville. But there were no handouts. The trio played gigs, had yard sales, taught tennis, swimming, and music to raise the money to move to Nashville. KK, then 15, finished high school early and entered Belmont University at 16. Jenna and Ben completed degrees at Lipscomb University and Belmont respectively, and they immersed themselves in the music industry.

“We were told we needed to ‘Be where the music is,’” said Ben.

“We knew we wanted to make music and we wanted to do it together,” finished KK.

Even with 335 miles separating Nashville from their hometown, their formative years remained close at heart. Their name, Track45, is a blend of each: an homage to Meridian’s railroad history and the songs on an album; a 45 record as well as the highway that took them to countless gigs in the family’s Mazda MPV.

“We are telling our story and telling the story of every kid who grew up in a small town,” said KK with complete candor. “We are telling their stories, too.”

Emily can currently be seen as in a recurring role in MAYANS MC for FX. She just finished shooting the pilot CAMP FRIENDS for HBO Max. Previously, she was a series regular of Freeform’s PARTY OF FIVE as well as a lead in WILLY’S WONDERLAND opposite Nicolas Cage. She is the founder of Karttos International, an organization that helps the people of Venezuela, and the Co-Founder of Diff Education, a charity that builds schools in Africa to bring better education. She is so honored to be an ambassador for Teen Cancer America and join the fight to improve the lives of young adults with cancer.

Avantika is a multi-hyphenate artist (actor, dancer, producer) with a passion for storytelling and expressive thinking. She is the breakout star of Disney’s Original Movie SPIN, in which she made history as Disney’s first Indian American lead. This moment garnered her a spot on VARIETY’s 2021 Power of Young Hollywood “Up Next” list. Now, she stars opposite Rebel Wilson in the Paramount/Netflix comedy feature SENIOR YEAR. In the future, Avantika aims to portray and produce stories that highlight marginalized communities and bring them to mainstream media. Avantika is currently focusing her efforts on highlighting causes that are important to her – helping teens with cancer being one.

Chris Levine is a light artist who works across many media in pursuit of an expanded state of perception and awareness through image and form. Levine’s work considers light not just as a core aspect of art, but of human experience more widely. A spiritual, meditative and philosophical edge permeates his work. Levine is perhaps best known for producing what is already being described as one of the most iconic images of the twenty-first century, Lightness of Being. With light and stillness at its core, the sensational portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presents an utterly fresh depiction of the most famous woman in the world. The National Portrait Gallery stated it was the most evocative image of a royal by any artist.

Levine’s practice is differentiated by the cross- fertilization across many creative fields including music, performance, installation, fashion and design in a multitude of projects.

His exhibition Hypervisual 1.2, completed a tour of 12 countries with the British Council. In 2012, his work featured in the major exhibition,

Queen and Image, at London’s National Portrait Gallery. He has had artwork in London’s Science Museum and has staged light performances and exhibitions internationally in spaces such as Radio City in New York (commissioned by MoMA), The Eden Project, The Royal Opera House, MATE museum in Lima, London’s Fine Art Society and Tasmania’s MONA museum, where he created the headline installation for the MOFO festival.

Levine’s status as one of the world’s leading light artists has led to a number of high profile, cross media collaborations with luminaries such as Massive Attack, Hussein Chalayan, Antony and the Johnsons, Kate Moss, Grace Jones and Jon Hopkins. In addition, he has undertaken commissions for select brands such as Chanel, BMW and Swarovski. He has recently completed a historic portrait to commemorate the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday and raising funds for the victims of Nepal’s recent earthquake. He is only the second artist to take a formal portrait of His Holiness, the previous being Annie Leibovitz.

In 2019 Alfie was awarded an OBE on the Queens Honors list. A well-deserved honor following all Alfie has given to music and charity.

His rise to classical fame was anything but conventional. Born in Blackpool in 1973 and raised in the fishing port of Fleetwood. He grew up in a home where music was ever-present. His parents introduced to all sorts of styles, from opera to country, rock ‘n’ roll to big band swing, pop to rhythm & blues. 

Alfie now performs in some of the world’s greatest classical venues, but he also has the rare ability to bring together all sorts of music lovers. Not many artists can lay claim to having appeared in the West End theatre, Broadway with lead roles in Les Miserables, La Boheme and a spectacular orchestral version of the classic rock album Quadrophenia. He is a singer who transcends categories. “When I look at the crowd at my concerts,” he says, “I can see I’ve got Who fans, classical fans, musical theatre fans and jazz fans as well.”

Ever since he exploded onto the music scene nearly 20 years ago, Alfie has racked up one extraordinary achievement after another, building a loyal audience on both sides of the Atlantic. He has two UK Number 1 albums to his credit, sell-out tours not to mention his collaborations of ‘Together’ and ‘Together Again’, with his good friend and co-star Michael Ball, have together sold more than one million copies. 

One of a generation of British kids, drawn without rhyme or reason, to sounds from a far away world. A world of field holler, despair, Levee camp and chain- gang moans; of Saturday night fish-fry and Juke Joint foot stomp.

A million miles lay between the brooding pulse of Mississippi Delta life and the sanitized shelter of the timid English boy, circa 1962.

And so it is, on and on down the years – Plant draws from a lifetime of adventures, tracking the dark, beautiful resonator, Plant follows his heart and lifts his voice higher and joyous ever away  – and beyond –

A voice of experience and learning from the sounds of South side Chicago Electric Blues; of Griot mantras from West Africa; from Louisiana Dance Halls; Greenwich Village Folk hangover; Haight Ashbury indulgences; Moroccan medina breakbeat; the early English radical techno materials, Texas two-step and Bristol Dubstep.

Before his recent projects in Nashville with Alison Krauss and Band of Joy, Plant worked alongside the very interesting force, “Strange Sensation”, recording the critically acclaimed, multi-Grammy nominated albums – “Dreamland” and “Mighty Rearranger”. From this platform, Sensational Space Shifters has developed. With his confederates and conspirators digging deeper with the challenging collections “Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar” and recently “Carry Fire”, more and more intense they twist and turn together, bringing the past into a brilliant technicolor present.

“I’m inspired by the fact the facilities allows young people to deal with their medical conditions in an optimistic, thoughtful environment, often separate from the general hospital scenario.” -Robert Plant

Rob Zombie is a multi-platinum, 7x Grammy nominated musician who has sold over 15 million albums. In addition to a successful music career, he has also directed nine feature films, including horror film classics such as House of 1000 Corpses, The Devils Rejects, and Halloween (2007).

Sheri Moon Zombie is an actress with a body of work dealing in extremes. From countless music videos to television shows such as CSI: Miami and Californication, including multiple film appearances including fan favorites such as The Lords of Salem, Halloween I & II (2007, 2009) and recently released sequel to Devil’s Rejects, 3 From Hell.

Both Rob and Sheri are animal rights activists, working with groups like PETA, Mercy for Animals, and Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. They are supporters of Teen Cancer America, having co-hosted the TCA event “Cocktails for Cancer” in Southbury, CT in 2019.

Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles. Joan Jett has spent her lifetime breaking barriers and challenging expectations, as a spokesperson for PETA and a devoted supporter of the US Military. She has also supported Teen Cancer America through events such as joint concerts with The Who.

Harry Hudson is a musician, singer, and songwriter who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 20.  Following his treatment and recovery, he’s an active advocate and supporter of Teen Cancer America, along with his great friend, Kylie Jenner.

He donated a portion from two of his ‘sold out’ concerts to benefit TCA.  Also in early 2018, Harry released his debut album, “Yesterday’s Tomorrow Night.”

Harry also made the short film, “Can Cowboys Cry,” with his partners MSFTS art collective, Jaden Smith and director Directed x MODELS.  He’s listed as one of Pandora’s “Artists to Watch 2018” and Live Nation’s “Ones to Watch.”

Rupaul’s Drag Race saw Scarlet Envy‘s rise to international drag superstardom. The fan favorite has toured much of North America and Europe, headlining events around the world such as LifeBall in Vienna and Pride in London. Envy’s popular web-series ‘Envy of my Boogie’ is produced by World of Wonder and follows the reality star’s journey to become a dancer. With nearly half a million followers on Instagram and 100k on twitter, Scarlet regularly connects with fans on social media. Television work includes VH1, NBC, Netflix, HBO, and TV Land. Her Cosmopolitan Magazine makeup tutorial has over 1 million views and the artist’s debut single, ‘Feeling Is Mutual’ was featured on Billboard Pride and is available on all major streaming platforms. Scarlet recently worked with Teen Cancer America and helped lead a digital makeup tutorial with young cancer patients.

Wyatt Oleff is one of young Hollywood’s rising stars at age 14 with two movie franchises on his resume. Wyatt is a member of the Marvel family as ‘Young Peter Quill’ (the young version of Chris Pratt’s beloved Marvel personality Star-Lord) appearing in both blockbuster films “Guardians Of The Galaxy” and “Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vol. 2”. In the fall of 2017, Wyatt was a part of the box office record breaking “IT” phenomenon with his biggest role yet as ‘Stanley Uris’ in the adaptation of one of Stephen King’s most popular novels. Oleff brilliantly embodies the essence of Stanley, the thoughtful, play-by-the-rules member of the famed “Losers’ Club,” including all of his, now real life, best friends.

Wyatt knew he wanted to be on film from a very young age. After his family moved from Chicago to California when he was seven, his parents finally allowed him to try acting, and since then he has experienced great success. When he’s not working, he enjoys making his own short films and skits. He finds inspiration from many genres and a wide range of actors and filmmakers such as Richard Dreyfuss, James Cameron, Eddie Redmayne, Alex Hirsch, and Seth Green. He also enjoys playing the piano, gaming, drawing, and writing.

Wyatt is honored to be working with Teen Cancer America. This is the right fit for Wyatt because as a teen he understands that it’s really difficult to find your place. Not yet able to fit into the adult world but not belonging in the kid world anymore. For teens and young adults with cancer it’s even more difficult. Wyatt truly believes in the TCA mission to raise awareness and funds to help hospitals build teen focused facilities because having age targeted care is crucial for their medical treatment and psychosocial development.

Check out www.teens4teens.com to learn more about Wyatt’s work for TCA.

Five years after arriving in Los Angeles with nothing but a suitcase and a dream, elegant British beauty Victoria Summer has found success as an actress, singer, model – and role model.

She has appeared in a string of films including Oscar nominee Saving Mr. Banks, blockbuster Transformers: Age of Extinction and wartime spy thriller Game of Aces.

Whenever she’s not in front of the camera or performing music, Victoria can usually be found doing charity work including finding forever homes for rescue animals – including her own pets, cats Missy and Elton and her dog Bentley – and representing Teen Cancer America.

A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late ‘60s, he went on to score mega-hits like “American Pie,” “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by country superstar Garth Brooks. “American Pie” has brought great happiness and hope to millions of people through the years and continues to be honored for its success. In 2000, the song was named one of the Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century by the RIAA and in 2002 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. 2017 brought a huge honor when the iconic song was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, joining less than 500 works including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” classical music compositions, infamous live broadcasts and similar recordings.

I am happy to be involved as an ambassador for Teen Cancer America. It is my hope and prayers that no parent reading this ever has to face the horror of a child with cancer. I am happy to be involved with a charity which helps those who find themselves in this awful situation.”

–Don McLean

Nitu Chandra Srivastava was born in a middle-class joint family and comes from a small town in Bihar (India) where girls don’t dream of becoming actresses. A multi-faceted personality brimming with talent, Nitu is a Bollywood/Hollywood (actress/thespian) that has been an ambassador for cancer patients and aids associations in India for over eight years. She is also a talented individual who has a 4th-dan black belt in Taekwondo (who has represented India on the international stage), a NBA promoter in India for the past six years, and an Indian classical dancer. She has acted in more than 27 movies in India and has been a part of three nationally awarded films.

Not only does Nitu have a production house with her brother, Nitin Chandra, (Champaran Talkies Productions ) they’re working toward securing the dying languages of her roots by producing more movies in her native languages. Her brother Nitin is also a Nationally awarded writer/director.

Nitu considers the whole world as a family. She believes if she can achieve a goal, then anyone in the world can. She wants to be an icon for all kids who don’t come from any affluent background, but merely with their hard work, dedication, and focus can do anything they want!

Sadie was foremost an actress, performing extensively on stage and screen. She achieved success at an early age, attending the prestigious Italia Conti school and appearing in the play ‘Mumbo Jumbo’, directed by Nicholas Hytner, at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester at nineteen.  Her first film role came in the form of character ‘Rebecca’ in the film ‘Dark Obsession’ (originally titled ‘Diamond Skulls’), working opposite Gabriel Byrne and Amanda Donohue. Since then Sadie has featured in over twenty films, including working with Francis Ford Coppola as leading role ‘Lucy Westenra’ in the well-known ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ alongside the formidable Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins. She starred in one-woman West End play ‘Touched…For The Very First Time’, directed by Douglas Rintoul and produced by Imogen Lloyd Webber, and in 2010, acted in play ‘Fool For Love’ at the Riverside Studios opposite The Libertine’s Carl Barat. She has also recently taken on the role of Gypsy Rose Lee in the West End’s ‘Britten in Brooklyn’.

In the mid-nineties, Sadie’s interest in production grew and she helped form the production company Natural Nylon with Jude Law, Ewan McGregor, Sean Pertwee, Jonny Lee Miller and Bradley Adams. The company produced the science fiction/horror feature ‘eXistenZ’ in 1999, which was followed by films ‘Nora XX/XY’, ‘Owning Mahowny’ and ‘To Kill a King’.

Sadie has been behind a number of features and short films; she produced the short film ‘Come What May’ with Rhys Ifans and the fashion film ‘Enchantment’ with supermodel Helena Christensen and Liberty Ross. She also co-produced ‘Love, Honour and Obey’ starring Jude Law and Ray Winstone, and ‘Sky Captain’ starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, which went on to make $58 million at the box office.

Continuing her desire to work in film, Sadie formed Blonde to Black Pictures with her friends Emma Comley and Andrew Green in 2011. With an ethos to nurture and develop new talent, mixing a formula of art-house with more mainstream commercial successes and exposure, they completed their first feature ‘Buttercup Bill’ in 2013. ‘Set the Thames on Fire’; which was a feature and stars Noel Fielding, Lily Loveless and Sadie. Sadie also ex-produced the documentary ‘Black on Canvas’. Blonde to Black Pictures are in pre-production with their new feature film ‘Two for Joy’ Samantha Morton and Billie Piper attached.

Showing a natural affinity and flair for fashion, in 1999 Sadie co-founded the fashion label ‘FrostFrench’ with Jemima French. The label began in lingerie and then expanded into clothing collections. Matching contemporary innovative design with striking attention to detail, FrostFrench made a substantial impact in the UK and created worldwide interest in major markets such as the US and Japan. Describing their designs as ‘classical with a twist of pop’, Sadie and Jemima were awarded ‘Designers of the Year’ by Elle Magazine in 2004. They continue to design for the company’s sister brands ‘Floozie’ and ‘Iris and Edie’.

Sadie has written articles for publications including Harpers Bazar, Stella Magazine, Sunday Times and Balance. Sadie is also passionate about supporting various charities.

Sadie released a book, entitled ‘Nourish’, written with her sister Holly Davidson, and friend Amber Rose in September 2015.  With Sadie’s beauty recipes to soothe the skin and yoga and meditation routines to still the mind, chef Amber’s delicious food to nourish the body, and fitness instructor Holly’s exercises to strengthen it, ‘Nourish’ acts as the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of modern life.

Brian Wolk and Claude Morais are both extremely proud to represent Teen Cancer America and our commitment to providing hope and support to young people battling cancer. As part of their fashion shows, they often highlight Teen Cancer America as the supporting charity and invite several young cancer survivors to their fashion shows.

Claude Morais, also experienced cancer during his teenage years. The partnership with Brian Wolk and Claude Morais transcends above and beyond a business relationship. Their love and support of LA and Teen Cancer America has been showcased in their 2017 fashion event featuring #Collection5 to which they designed a pin design which the models wore on the catwalk.

Wolk Morais is currently featured as a “shop-in-shop” at Fred Segal on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA, now featuring the brand’s Collection 6, which was worn by Jessica Chastain during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Cody Simpson is an acclaimed Australian pop singer, actor and young philanthropist discovered on Youtube in 2009. Simpson urged fans to donate one dollar with each ticket purchased for his Paradise tour in support of Teen Cancer America. Cody was brought on as an ambassador to better relate with those who TCA is aiming to help. Finding that “cancer does not discriminate and it can affect people of all ages” Cody “wants to do [his] best to show [his] support to fellow teens in their battle.”

Viral gymnastics sensation, “NiaNation” aspires to inspire.  Her debut on The Met Gala red carpet was a cultural moment! Flanked by the 30-person Brooklyn United marching band, while wearing a patriotic Stella McCartney for Adidas bodycon jumpsuit that highlighted her athletic silhouette, Nia easily went from gymnastics routine to red carpet glamour with the addition of a blue rhinestone net layer gown, that transformed the recent UCLA grad into an even bigger Internet sensation!

Her collegiate viral floor routines celebrating Black Excellence paid homage to black culture and caught the eyes of everyone from Gabrielle Union and Alicia Keys, to Steve Harvey, Beyonce, Missy Elliot and many more.  The talented athlete, who once dreamed of being an Olympian, almost reached her ultimate goal when in 2016, a torn Achilles, changed her path and taught her invaluable lessons about overcoming obstacles, perseverance and creating new dreams.

A member of the U.S. National Team from 2012-2016, Nia was a 2018 NCAA Gymnastics Champion and a leading contender on the UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team. “The Culture” was a recurring theme in the fun-filled floor routines of her college career, as she treated the gymnastics floor as her stage and the perfect place to showcase black excellence to the world.  In February 2020, just prior to the global pandemic, Nia tumbled and hip-hop danced to a Beyonce inspired “Homecoming” floor performance at the UCLA vs. Utah meet, that highlighted majorette-style dancing typical of historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) which resulted in millions of online views, becoming the #1 trending topic online, and landing Nia a guest spot on The Ellen Degeneres Show.  In February 2021, another one of Nia’s socially-justice filled floor routines from the UCLA vs. ASU meet, which came with a message of power and hope towards the push for equality, also wowed the internet and went viral at a time when the world needed to hear it the most, catching the attention of Michelle Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris and Janet Jackson, just to name a few.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Nia Dennis grew up with Midwest values and a supportive family who encouraged her illustrious Junior Olympic and Elite gymnastics career. In 2015 at the Ohio State Football championship, as a huge fan of Buckeye Nation, Nia adopted the “Nation” for herself and picked up the nickname she prefers to go by today. During that time, she sacrificed a traditional classroom experience and trained more than 30 hours per week in order to reach Elite status and compete internationally with the ultimate goal being the 2016 Olympic Games. But, with a ruptured Achilles months before the games, Nia almost gave up gymnastics.

Becoming a UCLA student-athlete helped Nia reestablish her love for the sport of gymnastics under the leadership of legendary head coach Valorie Kondos Field, and along with the sisterhood of her incredible team. Graduating in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a host of real life experience behind her, Nia has her sights set on the worlds of fashion, modeling, beauty, dancing and acting, in addition to continuing to support the sport of gymnastics with an emphasis on social justice and equality.

As an “Agent of Kindness” for adidas women and Stella McCartney, Nia reflects on her passion for movement, storytelling and expression, while she uses her brand ambassador role and design aesthetics in collaboration with Sylvia P leotard lines to share a message of empowerment and encouragement to all young girls to shine bright and always wear their invisible crowns.  Nia performed on the Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles and an all-star team of world-class gymnasts in the summer of 2021 with a message of joy and the goal to inspire young athletes to let their inner gold shine through, while bringing the audience closer to the action than ever before. And, when Nia got the opportunity to train Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas for their 2021 “Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers” special, she was thrilled to provide the Jonas Brothers with her expertise and advice to help them pursue and conquer their own Olympic Dreams, while opening up the door to new and exciting adventures for Nia on a new and different stage….

These days, Nia has been talking about mental health with Tamron Hall and HerCampus and on the “Let’s Change Beauty” podcast with Jess Weiner.  She’s focused on finding her balance in the world and helping others find their voices, especially during a time of extreme social unrest when more focus is needed and prioritizing mental health is the priority.

Nolan Smith is an incredibly charismatic former professional basketball player for NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. He is currently the special assistant coach for the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team. Nolan helped lead the Duke Blue Devils to win a National Championship in 2011 and returned the following season to lead the team to the Sweet Sixteen. Nolan is incredibly dedicated to Teen Cancer America, most evidently in his organization of the Hoop-A-Thon benefitting TCA – Website

Scott Dixon is an accomplished motor racing driver and four time IndyCar Champion from New Zealand. Scott is especially drawn to organizations supporting teens that have cancer because he feels that they are often overlooked as a group. Scott Dixon is a committed and valued supporter of Teen Cancer America and has hosted Meet and Greets for AYA (adolescents and young adults) patients annually at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Matt Barnes is a professional basketball player who currently plays small forward for the Golden State Warriors. Off the court, Barnes devotes a great deal of time to philanthropic endeavors with his foundation, Athletes vs. Cancer, in honor of his mother, Ann Catherine Barnes, who passed away in 2007. Through Athletes vs. Cancer’s annual charity sporting events, fundraisers, and generous contributions, AVC has generated funds for the growth of Teen Cancer America.

Daniel Berger is a professional golfer on the PGA TOUR. One of the sport’s most exciting young stars, Daniel was named 2015 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. He is extremely proud to represent Teen Cancer America and its commitment to providing hope and support to young people battling cancer. As part of his association, he displays the Teen Cancer America logo on his golf bag while competing in golf tournaments around the world.