Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ and record producer, born on 25 December 1976. He is best known for hosting A State of Trance, a popular weekly radio show that reaches around 40 million listeners in 84 countries. Recognized as one of the top figures in electronic music, he has been named the number one DJ by DJ Mag five times, including four consecutive years. Van Buuren has also received a Grammy nomination for his hit single "This Is What It Feels Like" with Trevor Guthrie and holds the record for the most entries on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States. His influence has played a key role in popularizing trance music around the world.