David Junk

David Junk was the first CEO of Universal Music in Moscow, and for a decade he promoted international artists in Russia, including stars like Mariah Carey, Elton John, U2, Sting, and Bon Jovi. He also signed many Russian artists to Universal, including t.A.T.u. and Alsou. David was Vice-President Eastern Europe at Universal Music in 2003, opened the first Universal Music office in Kyiv, Ukraine, and developed music reality shows for Ukrainian TV. David was also the North American Entertainment Relations Director of Gibson Brands, Inc., where he started company operations in Russia and opened the first Gibson Guitar showroom in Moscow. David is also the host of Art During Wartime, a podcast dedicated to the vibrant and diverse culture of Ukraine.

Fred Bronson

Fred Bronson is the author of six books including The Jacksons Legacy, The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and three Billboard chart books. For over three decades, he has been reporting on the music industry for Billboard magazine, covering many topics including American Idol, the Eurovision Song Contest, ABBA, and Motown. His articles have also appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Los Angeles Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. He has written two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and for many years wrote the American Music Awards, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, and annual Academy Of Country Music specials. He has appeared as a guest on American Idol four times.