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Steve Azar launched a radio phenomenon with "I Don't Have to Be Me ('Til Monday)" and a video sensation with "Waitin' on Joe". His album, Indianola, is a fusion of his life in Nashville, Tennessee and his Mississippi Delta roots.
Catherine Bell is best known for her role on the former hit TV series J.A.G. Bell, who currently plays alongside Sally Pressman in the Lifetime drama Army Wives, also had supporting roles in the hit movies Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty.
With the release of his self-titled debut in 2003, newcomer Javier proved himself a welcome addition to the canon of intriguing R&B singers. His latest release, Left of Center, contains 13 tracks and is a mix of R&B, hip-hop, rock, pop balladry and straight-up soul.
Dave Coulier is best known for his role as Uncle Joey on the hit ABC television series Full House. Coulier followed this success by hosting his second prime-time hit series America's Funniest People, which ran on ABC for four seasons.
Jason Dohring is perhaps best known as playing the character Logan Echolls on the critically-acclaimed series Veronica Mars. Dohring has also appeared on the small screen with roles on J.A.G., Roswell, Boston Public, The Division and Cold Case among others.
Three-time Grammy-nominee Pat Green got his start in country music in the 90s when he independently released his first album, Dancehall Dreamer. His explosive new album, Cannonball, captures Green's joyous, provocative songwriting style with new sharpness and swagger.
Ty Gretzky is the son of legendary NHL player Wayne Gretkzy and actress Janet-Jones Gretzky. He currently attends Shattuck-St. Mary's school in Faribault, Minn., where he plays on the hockey team. The Gretzkys will be the first father-mother-son combination in the tournament's history and the third father-son participants.
Hall-of-fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky rewrote the NHL record book by setting 61 records, including being the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer with 894. He is currently coach and part-owner of the Phoenix Coyotes NHL hockey team.
Oliver Hudson currently appears in the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement and has also appeared in movies such as Black Christmas, The Mountain and The Out-of-Towners. Hudson is the son of Goldie Hawn and sister to Kate Hudson.
Janet Jones-Gretzky has appeared in films including A League of Their Own, Police Academy 5, The Flamingo Kid and Staying Alive. She is also the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky; they were married in 1988 and have five children.
Singer/songwriter Josh Kelley released his fourth album, Special Company, in January 2008 and the single "Unfair" has since climbed the charts. In December 2007 Kelley wed Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl.
Greg Kinnear received his break when he became the first host of the E!'s Talk Soup in the early 90s. Kinnear then made the transition to the big screen starring in films including As Good as It Gets, You've Got Mail and Little Miss Sunshine.
Best known as one half of the no-holds-barred duo of Cheech and Chong, Cheech Marin has also starred in films such as Up in Smoke, From Dusk till Dawn, Desperado, The Great White Hype and Tin Cup.
Three-time Grammy-winner Branford Marsalis is known for an innovative spirit and broad musical scope. His most recent CD, the Grammy-nominated Braggtown, acknowledged as his quartet's greatest recorded achievement to date.
Born and raised in Greenville, Jennifer Mills helped launch the Golf Channel as an 11-year anchor of Golf Central, the CableACE award-winning nightly broadcast. She also hosted the very successful show PGA TOUR Sunday on the USA Network.
Michael Pena made his Hollywood breakthrough in 2004 when he performed in the critically acclaimed movies Million Dollar Baby and Crash. Pena has also appeared in the films World Trade Center, Shooter, Babel and Lions for Lambs.
Actor Joe Pesci is best known for his role as Harry in "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," as well as playing Leo Getz in the "Lethal Weapon" movies. He won an Academy Award in 1990 for Best Supporting Actor in "Goodfellas."
Dennis Quaid's films include The Rookie, Far From Heaven, Any Given Sunday, The Day After Tomorrow and the 2008 release Vantage Point, among others. Quaid is also an avid golfer, pilot and lead singer and rhythm guitarist for his band The Sharks.
George Rogers's record breaking season at the University of South Carolina won him the 1980 Heisman Trophy and made him the 1981 top NFL draft pick. Rogers went on to win the 1987 Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Kurt Russell is famous for films such as Overboard, Back Draft, Captain Ron and Grindhouse. Russell also had a successful career as a minor league baseball player before a shoulder injury forced him into early retirement.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien led the Washington Redskins to a victory in Super Bowl XXVI over the Buffalo Bills. He is one of five players to have thrown for 300 yards in their first NFL game.
Stefanie Schaeffer's creativity and leadership skills made her a natural to win NBC's 2007 The Apprentice. Schaeffer now applies those qualities to her role as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Trump International Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas.
As a wide receiver at the University of South Carolina, Sterling Sharpe set school records with 169 career receptions and 2,497 receiving yards. A first-round draft pick of the NFL's Green Bay Packers in 1988, Sharpe was a five-time All-Pro (1989, '90, '92, '93, and '94). Sharpe is currently an NFL analyst with NBC.
Kevin Sorbo quickly rose to international stardom in the title role of the hit series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Most recently Sorbo appeared in the spoof film Meet the Spartans which opened at number one at the U.S. box office.
Former NFL star Kordell Stewart spent most of his time in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he quickly earned the nickname, "Slash" for his ability to play quarterback/running back/wide receiver. Stewart's 38 career rushing touchdowns ranks second all-time behind 43, set by Steve Young.
Actor and comedian Gary Valentine has had roles in films such as I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and Stuck on You. Valentine has also appeared on the television series The King of Queens alongside real-life brother Kevin James.
Patrick Warburton, best known for his role as David Puddy on Seinfeld, currently stars in the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement. Warburton has also lent his voice in several animated offerings including The Emperor's New Groove, Family Guy and Bee Movie.
Luke Wilson made his debut in 1994 in the acclaimed independent film Bottle Rocket. Wilson has gone on to secure roles in films including Old School, Blades of Glory, Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde: Blonde Ambition.
Golf commentator and course designer Ben Wright has been covering the golfing world for 50 years, most notably with CBS Sports. His articulate prose and ability to tell a tale are unrivaled, as are his wit and intellect.
For a list of celebrities who have participated in previous years, please visit the history section.
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