Who will perform at iHeartRadio's Wango Tango Festival and win $10,000? You decide.

Learn more about Brayden Nguyen

• What do you love about music and performing? Everything in my life leads back to music, and because of that, I have decided to make it my career path. Music and performing goes beyond words, as it is an extension of myself where true self and emotions is reflected in every creation. I see the music industry as a community that holds artists and audiences together through love and conflict. What I love most about performing is making a true connection with my audiences, taking them on a journey, and leaving them wanting more.
• Who are your biggest music inspirations and dream collaborators? I'm kind of an "old-head" when it comes to music. Some of my biggest inspirations come from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Elvis and so much more. In the music world today, I find myself most drawn to artists that share the same inspirations as me such as Bruno Mars, Role Model, Harry Styles: the list goes on. I would love to collaborate with any of these people not only on a musical level, but just to find out who they are as people, and how hard they worked to succeed.
• What makes you the Next Music Star? I truly think that I have something to offer to the world. If one less person feels left out or unseen in their daily lives, and they can find and an escape or a comfort by anything I do, I would be forever grateful. I truly believe that music heals and provides for those that need it and amplifies the good days that we have by creating memories throughout time. I know that by becoming the Next Music Star, I would be able to share what I have to the world and hopefully touch the hearts of many.
• What would you do with the $10,000? I would invest the money right back into the music. In order to make it in anything that you do, you must invest the time, money, and energy into whatever it may be. Whether if it's towards recording studio sessions, traveling to meet and work with many super talented artists/musicians in the industry, or to purchase the equipment necessary to best do my work, every last ounce of my existence goes right into the thing I love most.