2016 Festival

Jordin Sparks

The Idol

Winner of American Idol

In 2007, Jordin Sparks rose to fame after winning the sixth season of American Idol; at age 17, she became the youngest winner in the series’ history. Her self-titled debut album was released later in the same year; it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold over two million copies worldwide. The album spawned the US Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles “Tattoo” and “No Air”; the latter is currently the third-highest-selling single by any American Idol contestant, selling over three million digital copies in the United States. The song earned Sparks her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

J Sutta

The Doll

Singer & Pussycat Doll

Jessica Sutta’s introduction to the global pop scene was made as a member of one of the best selling girl groups of all time, The Pussycat Dolls. PCD became a worldwide phenomenon, selling millions of copies of their albums and scoring multiple massive hit singles. As part of the group, Jessica was Grammy nominated, won two Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and has toured and performed at sold out stadiums around the world. Jessica has built a reputation as an individual fan favorite and glamour icon with a heart of gold. The leap from Pussycat Doll to solo artist with “Show Me,” on Hollywood Records earned Jessica Sutta a #1 onBillboard’s infamous Dance Chart along with countless high profile shows and appearances this past year. This is not Sutta’s first #1 single in the solo spotlight. Jessica was the first Pussycat Doll to top the Billboard Dance Chart as a solo artist.

Erika Jayne

The Housewife

Singer & Real Housewife

In case you didn’t get the memo, Erika Jayne doesn’t care what you think. And she’s flaunting that message in the candy-coated music video for her aptly-titled, very NSFW new single “How Many F***s?” The video is a true feast for the eyes — and from its sets saturated in bright colors to Erika’s eye-popping costumes, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills rookie pulls out all the stops.

Directed by her longtime collaborator Mikey Minden, “How Many F***s?” is pretty simple in its concept. Erika shakes her money maker in several different sets all while reminding us she really has no concern about your opinion of her.

Stacey Q

The Icon

Pop Star and 80s Icon

Best known for her ’80s dance-pop smash “Two of Hearts,” Stacey Q’s look and youthful age helped her appeal to teens as well as clubgoers during her time in the spotlight. She signed with Atlantic, and made her solo debut in 1986 with the LP Better Than Heaven. The lead single, “Two of Hearts,” soared into the pop Top Five of the Billboard Hot 100, making Stacey Q a hot commodity; she performed on the sitcom The Facts of Life and scored another Top 40 hit with the follow-up, “We Connect.” Color Me Cinnamon, released independently in 2010, was a return to dance music.

Drag Racers

The Divas

Stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race, featuring Phoenix

Made extra-famous from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Atlanta-based Phoenix has been performing in the art of female impersonation for more than 15 years. Like the mythological creature, this Phoenix is always recreating herself and evolving with different looks and characters. Expect the unexpected with this one, one day you may get an androgynous punk rock creature and the next a high glamour, overly feminine diva. Phoenix is a lover of fashion, make up, and anything with a dark glamorous edge, but don’t let her dark edge fool you, she is a light hearted, sassy but fun diva, always ready for a good time.