Desmond Child

While virtually unknown in the U.S., pop singer Jennifer Rush achieved superstar status as an expatriate in Europe, selling millions of records and releasing a string of hit singles notable for their booming, dance-rock arrangements and Rush's powerful voice. Born Heidi Stern in New York City, Rush's father was an opera singer and her mother was a pianist. At the age of nine, she moved to Germany with her family, returning in her teens to the States. In 1982, she returned to Germany with her father to pursue a singing career, signing a deal with CBS/Columbia. Changing her name to Jennifer Rush, she released a series of songs that made her a star in Europe, including "Into My Dreams," "Come Give Me Your Hand," "25 Lovers," and "Ring of Ice."

Hailing from the greater Cincinnati/northern Kentucky area, Keith Brown's family settled down just outside of the Cincinnati area before he was born. "There are no musical roots in my family," he notes. However, he was exposed to gospel music at an early age. As he grew, Brown expanded his musical influences to include Billy Joel, Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Diane Warren, Jimmy Webb, Dean Pitchford and gospel artist Rich Mullins. Brown first recognized his desire to write songs after listening to Simon and Garfunkel's, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" when he was eight years old. At ten, Brown played the piano in church and attempted to compose his first songs…