Steve Azar

Steve Azar was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi at the entrance to the Mississippi Delta. He was encouraged to head to Nashville and pursue his dream of writing and producing his own recordings.

On his first day in Music City, Steve received multiple songwriter and publishing offers. In 1996 he released his debut album “Heartbreak Town.” Steve’s second studio album “Waitin’ on Joe” came smashing on to the charts in 2002. The Biography album, released by Universal Music Group Nashville’s Mercury Records, charted to #29 on the Top Country Albums chart. It’s lead-off single, “I Don’t Have to Be Me ‘Til Monday”, was his biggest hit at #2 nationally on the country radio charts. “I Don’t Have To Be Me Til’ Monday” is one of the Top 5 most played songs of the last decade on country radio.

His next single was the title track from the record, “Waitin’ on Joe”. “Waitin’ on Joe”, became a Top 10 radio hit and reached #1 on the CMT video charts. The “Waitin’ on Joe” video featured Academy Award Winning Actor, Morgan Freeman.

In 2007, Azar was called personally by Bob Seger to perform 46 shows on what was rated the #1 Tour in America by Pollstar Magazine. Azar's next album, "Indianola", exposed his bluesy roots. One of the hit songs from the album, “You Don’t Know a Thing” featured golf professional John Daly.

In 2009, Steve released his fourth album “Slide On Over Here”. Off of the album, the single “Sunshine” won not only critical praise, but set a record for highest charting song from a true independent label on the Billboard Activator chart. “Sunshine” also got the endorsement of country star Taylor Swift when she named the song the “Song She Loved in 2010” in People Magazine. “Sunshine” was also featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list for Christmas in 2011 and was the most requested wedding song of the year. “Sunshine” was again featured in US Weekly Magazine in June 2012 as popular celebrity wedding song.

On Memorial Day 2011, Steve released “Soldier Song” a tribute to our soldiers and their families. “Soldier Song” was chosen by Fox News Channel and used as the theme music behind their Memorial Day special on “Special Report with Bret Baier”. Steve’s album “Delta Soul: Volume I” was released in November 2011. In 2012, Steve released a track entitled “American Farmer,” which was met by rave reviews in the farming community. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the song is being donated to local chapters of the FFA.

In October 2012, moviegoers across the country will hear Steve’s single “Doin’ It Right” as the title credit track for the film “Here Comes the Boom” starring Kevin James and Salma Hayek, distributed by Sony Pictures.

Malina Moye

Flipping a Fender Stratocaster upside-down, acclaimed singer/songwriter/lefty guitarist Malina Moye fills a void in the entertainment industry. Described as a modern day renaissance woman, she’s a quadruple threat, carving out her own lane in today’s music scene as one of the few artists in history able to straddle both Rock and Soul genres. Moye’s musical narrative boasts an impressive resume that includes making history as the first African-American woman to play the National Anthem on guitar at a professional sporting event, all the way to performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute concert for music pioneer Chuck Berry. And recently, Malina was praised by Jet Magazine as “the highlight of the evening” after she headlined the largest peace concert on the west coast with Chaka Khan honoring the legendary humanitarian Stevie Wonder.

With an electrifying stage show, Malina delivers an intoxicating fusion of funk, and Rock. Her critically acclaimed LP “Diamonds & Guitars” reached number 35 on Amazon.com and iTunes respectively and a number 50 slot on the Billboard album charts, showcasing an eclectic pallet of music while preserving its mainstream appeal. Abroad and stateside, Moye’s Diamond & Guitars tour served her as an opening act with Robin Thicke, and legendary rock group Journey.

A pioneer among the new generation of lead guitarists, Malina is the first left-handed female player to be included on the legendary Fender Guitars’ impressive roster of endorsees, and to also join the critically acclaimed 2012 Experience Hendrix tour. Furthermore, the songstress was featured in the UK documentary “Stratmaster: The Greatest Guitar Story Ever Told,” and Guitar World Magazine dubbed Malina the “female Jimi Hendrix” and “one of the top 10 female guitarists to know.” UK’s Blues and Soul Magazine touted Malina as having “…all the ingredients to shake the modern soul room.“

In addition to being on Sony’s writing team, Moye independently released her first R&B single “Girlfriend” through her WCE Records to great reviews and a number 43 slot on the R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard chart. Then Malina followed-up with her second single “Alone,” which remained on the charts for 32 consecutive weeks. “Alone” peaked at no 9 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts and at number 27 on the hot 100. Rolling stone, Billboard Magazine and some of music’s hottest names have raved that Malina is “a ground-breaking artist who makes indelible impression.”

Malina’s humanitarian efforts include serving as ambassador for HRH Prince Charles’ Prince’s Trust for which she donated her single “Hustler’s Blues” to the Wilberforce 200 compilation CD. The record was one of the fastest selling soul CD’s on iTunes UK with all proceeds going to the Trust and UNICEF.

Cover girl Malina Moye continues to build a brand name globally, appearing in campaigns like Victoria Secret’s “Love Rocks” and shoe chain Steve Madden’s Music amongst other retail powerhouses.

Malina is currently finishing her new record entitled Rock ‘N Roll Baby slated for a first quarter release.

Sam Bass

Sam Bass, NASCAR’s first officially licensed artist, has been attending races since he was six years old.  While attending his very first race at Southside Speedway in Richmond, Va., Bass met NASCAR legend Bobby Allison.  This chance meeting influenced Bass to choose his career path of one day becoming a motorsports artist.  From early childhood, Bass’ passion for the excitement and color of racing fueled his desire to excel in a field that was not yet defined by any job description!

While still a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, Bass attended a race at Talladega and waited for hours in the Alabama heat at the garage gate to present an original painting to Bobby Allison.  The wait was worth it...Bass came away with three commissions.

After graduating from college in 1984, Bass started to write that job description, contact-by-contact, project-by-project, while maintaining a fulltime job with the U.S. government.  Nights, weekends and vacations were spent painting and traveling to races.

Bass’ motorsports art career was in high gear and within a few short years, it had grown to the point where Bass make the move from his home state of Virginia to Concord, N.C., to set up shop.  Being close to the NASCAR teams was important if Bass wanted to continue growing his profession.  By the mid-1990s, Bass was creating 50 original illustrations in a single race season and designing for NASCAR’s top teams.

By the late 1990s, Bass began to outgrow his first gallery, which was housed in a unique nostalgic building on the Charlotte Motor Speedway grounds.  He then took another major step in his career and decided it was time to showcase his artwork and racing collectibles in a public place.  The current Sam Bass Gallery opened its doors on Oct. 4, 2000.  It is convenient for corporate clients within the racing community, race fans visiting the region and is in close proximity to the teams with whom Bass works so closely.

Bass’ numerous original paintings and limited edition prints on display in the gallery document key moments in our sport, as seen through the artist’s eyes.  Also on display is a sizeable collection of sheet metal, driver uniforms and helmets that Bass has designed.  Cases are overflowing with examples of Bass’ work – whether it be his paint schemes on diecast replicas, sports collectible, track mascots, souvenir programs, or unique trophies.

Contact Sam Bass: sambass@legacytalentllc.com