- Keith Urban
Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967, Australia), is an austrailian country music singer. Two of his albums, "Be Here" (2004) and "Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing" (2006) have reached the Top 10 on the "U.S. Billboard 200" albums chart & #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Album charts. He has scored seven number one songs in the United States to date and a total of fifteen top ten hits, … - Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw (born Samuel Timothy McGraw on May 1, 1967) is an American country music singer who has achieved many number one hits on the country singles and album charts, with total sales in excess of 25 million units. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of baseball player Tug McGraw. His trademark hit songs include "Indian Outlaw", "Don't Take the Girl", "I Like It, I Love It", "It's Your Love" (featuring his wife, Faith Hill), … - Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez, popularly nicknamed J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and fashion designer. She is the richest Hispanic in Hollywood according to the website "A Socialite's Life" and the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America according to "People en Español"s list of 100 Most Influential Hispanics which pays tribute to Hispanics who have had an impact on their communities. - Sara Evans
Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Since emerging from the late-90s, Evans has become one of country music's most popular female vocalists, acquiring a few No. 1 country hits and Gold and Platinum-certified albums by the RIAA, like 2004's Restless and 2005's Real Fine Place, which are her biggest selling albums to date. - Roger Clemens
William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio), nicknamed "The Rocket", is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, and is one of the preeminent Major League baseball pitchers of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. In 2006, a poll of 32 ESPN analysts named Clemens the greatest living pitcher. He has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. - Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert is a Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of USA Network's talent competition "Nashville Star". Her first album, "Kerosene", debuted at number one on the country album charts in March 2005, and since has recently gone platinum. Her second album "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" was released on May 1, 2007. - Leann Rimes
Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American country music singer. Rimes' debut single, "Blue", was released when she was thirteen years old, and by age 24 she had sold over 37 million albums. She has won an American Music Award, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards. She holds three important records in the music industry, … - John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980), was an Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning English songwriter, singer, musician, graphic artist, author and political activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founders of The Beatles. Lennon and Paul McCartney formed a critically acclaimed and commercially successful partnership writing songs for The Beatles and other artists. Lennon, with his cynical edge and knack for introspection, and McCartney, … - Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Scott Rogers also known as "The Gambler" (born November 10, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia) is a left-handed American Major League Baseball pitcher who has played for six Major League Baseball teams since his rookie year in 1989. Previously lauded only for his fielding and perfect game, he is currently the possessor of 23 consecutive shutout innings in postseason baseball. His career 210-139 win-loss record gives him a .602 winning percentage. - Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton (born June 18 1976 in Ada, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. - Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975, in New York, New York), commonly nicknamed "A-Rod", is a Dominican-American baseball infielder. He is the starting third baseman for the New York Yankees, having played shortstop for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. Since (his first full season) through he leads the major leagues in home runs (HR), runs scored, runs batted in (RBI), total bases and extra-base hits. - Phil Vassar
Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1962 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American country music artist, most notable for his songwriting and use of a piano as his most prominent backing instrument. Prior to signing with Arista Records in 2000, Vassar found considerable success as a songwriter, penning number-one hits for Jo Dee Messina, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, as well as several songs for other artists. Vassar also co-owns a piano bar outside Nashville, Tennessee, … - Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd (born May 30, 1964) is an American country music singer. Born Christina Claire Ciminella, she often goes by the single name Wynonna. She is the daughter of singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of actress Ashley Judd. - Cy Young
Denton True "Cy" Young was an American baseball player who pitched for five different major league teams from 1890 to 1911. He established numerous professional pitching records during his 22-year career in the majors, some of which have stood for a century. Young retired with 511 career wins, the most in MLB history and 94 more wins than Walter Johnson, who is second on the list. In honor of Young's contributions to Major League Baseball, MLB created the Cy Young Award, … - John Edwards
John Edwards (born July 31 1981 in Warren, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player, currently positioned at center for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He stands 7'0" tall and weighs 275lbs. - Barry Bonds
Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 in Riverside, California) is a Major League Baseball player with the San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former Major League All-Star Bobby Bonds, cousin of Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, and the godson of Hall of Famer Willie Mays. Bonds holds the single season major league records for home runs (73), on base percentage (.609), slugging percentage (.863), and walks (232). - Dennis Rodman
In 1988, Rodman seemed to show even more star potential, crashing the boards more and defending better than before. In 1989, he was finally recognized for his work by being named Defensive Player of the Year, the first of his two consecutive DPOY awards. He finished second to Laimbeer in rebounding on the team, and Rodman helped the Pistons put away the young Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls - Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958), better known as Madonna, is an American dance-pop singer-songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. She is noted for her ambitious music videos and stage performances as well as using political, sexual, and religious themes in her work. In 2000, The Guinness World Records listed Madonna as the most successful female recording artist of all time, … - Tony Parker
William Anthony "Tony" Parker (born) is a French professional basketball player with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and captain of France's national basketball team. After playing for two years in the French basketball league, Parker entered the 2001 NBA Draft and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs. He quickly became their starting point guard, helping the Spurs win three NBA Championships. Parker has been selected as an NBA All-Star twice and was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. - Billy Dean
Billy Dean (born April 2, 1962 in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Dean first became known to fans in the early 1990s with his appearance on "Star Search." He later earned a recording contract with Capitol Records and rose to national stardom with a string of Top 10 hits on Billboard magazine's country singles chart. His debut song, 1991's "Only Here For a Little While," rose into the Top 5, while the follow up, … - Derek Jeter
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter 's cleats will be headed to the Hall of Fame. The cleats he wore when he set the record for most hits at Yankee Stadium will be put on display from the 2008 season. - George Canyon
George Canyon (born Fred George Lays Jr. on August 22, 1968 to Fred Lays Sr. and Cheryl Lays) is a country music singer from Canada. He grew up in Pictou County, Nova Scotia and currently lives in Okotoks, Alberta. He grew up in FoxBrook, NS and later lived in Hopewell, NS (where he still owns land) before he moved west. - Randy Owen
Randy Owen (born December 13, 1949 in Fort Payne, Alabama) is the lead singer of country band Alabama. - Buddy Jewell
Buddy Jewell (born April 2, 1961) is an American country music performer who won the first "Nashville Star" competition. - Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq (pronounced "shack"), is an American professional basketball player, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He starts at center for the Miami Heat, after previous stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. O'Neal has been on four NBA Championship teams, most recently in 2006, … - Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson became the first African-American professional baseball player of the modern era in 1947. While not the first African American professional baseball player in history, his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended approximately eighty years of baseball segregation, also known as the baseball color line. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. - Charles Barkley
Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player. Commonly nicknamed "Sir Charles" and "The Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley established himself as one of the most dominating power forwards in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected to both the All-NBA First Team and All-NBA Second Team five times, and All-NBA Third Team once. - Mickey Mantle
Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 - August 13, 1995) was an American baseball player who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. He played his entire 18-year major-league professional career for the New York Yankees, winning 3 American League MVP titles and playing for 16 All-Star teams. Mantle played on 12 pennant winners and 7 World Championship clubs. He still holds the records for most World Series home runs (18), RBIs (40), runs (42), … - Erika Jo
Erika Jo Heriges (born November 2, 1986 in Angleton, Texas), known on stage simply as Erika Jo, is an American country music recording artist who is best known as the winner of the 2005 season of the "Nashville Star" television program. Eighteen years old at the time, Erika Jo is the youngest person to win the competition, as well as the first female winner. - Bob Cousy
Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City) is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBA's Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest to ever play his position in the history of the game. He is often referred to as "The Cooz," or "Houdini of the Hardwood." - Hank Aaron
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Hammer","Hammerin' Hank", or "Bad Henry", is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned the 1950s through the 1970s. After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee Braves and the Atlanta Braves, … - Paul Pierce
Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13 1977 in Oakland, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. He has been a starter every season since he was selected by the Celtics in the 1998 NBA Draft, and in 2002 he helped lead Boston to an appearance in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. - David Ortiz
David Ortiz (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as David Américo Ortiz Arias), is a Major League Baseball designated hitter who plays for the Boston Red Sox (since 2003). Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi," Ortiz has played in four All-Star Games and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs (54). - Don Reid
Donald Sidney ("Don") Reid (born June 5, 1945 in Staunton, Virginia) is lead singer and main songwriter of the legendary American country music vocal group, The Statler Brothers. In the early 1960s, Reid replaced Joe McDorman at lead vocals as the quartet that would go on to become the Statler Brothers changed their name from the "Four Star Quartet" to the "Kingsmen". - Cledus T. Judd
Cledus T. Judd (born Barry Poole on December 18, 1964, in Marietta, Georgia) is a country music singer, parody artist and entertainer, best known for parodies of popular country songs. - John Russell
John "Honey" Russell (born May 31 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, died November 15 1973) was an American basketball player and coach. He turned professional after his sophomore year of high school, playing for numerous early 20th century pro teams, including many in the American Basketball League. His career included over 3,200 pro games (a number that would take a modern NBA player 30-40 years to equal). - Hank Locklin
Hank Locklin (born Lawrence Hankins Locklin, February 15 1918, in McLellan, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Born in the Florida Panhandle, he is one of country music's Honky Tonk singers. He first recorded for 4 Star Records. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Locklin's biggest hits include "Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On", "Geisha Girl", and "Please Help Me I'm Falling", which went to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music chart. - Elton Brand
Elton Tyron Brand (born March 11, 1979 in Peekskill, New York) is an American All-Star professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers and the USA National Team. - Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen (born July 20, 1975) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics, for whom he plays shooting guard. He has also played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Seattle SuperSonics. Allen is known as one of the best jump shooters in the history of the NBA, especially from three-point range. - Josh Howard
Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA. At and, he starts at small forward for the Dallas Mavericks. Howard won various awards in high school, continuing his academic and athletic career at Wake Forest in 1999. Howard, unlike fellow players of his 2003 NBA Draft class, stayed in college all four years. He won multiple awards in his senior season, including ACC Player of the Year, All ACC First Team, …
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