Singer, actor and power pop heartthrob Rick Springfield solidified his teen idol status in the early 80's with the ubiquitous smash hit 'Jessie's Girl', for which he won a Grammy for Best Male Performer. His successful career has spawned four US top 10 hits, an acting stint on General Hospital and a multitude of appearances on popular TV and Broadway shows.

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

With an astonishing 18 albums (6 of which have achieved gold status) under their belts, Australian quartet Newsboys are living proof that pop rock and worship music can successfully cross paths. Formed in the late 80s, this legendary contemporary Christian outfit continues to churn out upbeat, hook-filled tunes laden with uplifting and positive messages.