E063: Nicole Anderson and Danika Holmes on January 21, 2010 | archived on

Guests: TV and Movie star Nicole Anderson and Musician Danika Holmes. NICOLE GALE ANDERSON stars as Macy in the Jonas Brothers Disney Channel series, JONAS. Atlanta grad, Nicole, also starred in the ABC Family movie "Princess." In real life, she's a 17-year-old actress who's been performing one way or another since she enrolled in gymnastics at age 3! Her 10-year tumbling career took her to three state championships and one national championship. At age 13, Nicole won a scholarship to the Barbizon Modeling School in Atlanta, which led to ads for Lands End, Mary-Kate and Ashley clothing, Bratz, Evergirl, and more. Then she started getting TV parts on shows such as "Hannah Montana," "iCarly," and "Unfabulous." ?Danika Holmes is a rising star in the heartland!? says Bill Sullivan of The Rock and Roll Report. Mike Wolfe of The History Channel?s American Pickers says ?She?s a true American talent? I couldn?t stop listening!? Music critics agree that Danika is charming and energetic with a welcoming tone in her voice, which is as gentle as a breeze. As Holmes plays shows, fans tell her how they can relate to her lyrics, which is exactly what she is hoping for. ?At first that was really scary for me. I felt like I was standing on stage and unzipping my soul!? Currently, Danika?s music is being broadcast on independent radio stations, blogs, and podcasts around the world. She performs regularly with her band, has opened for The Nadas, and her show was aired on Iowa Public Television and Radio. ?Second Chances,? Danika?s debut album, was released in March of 2010.