Peak Performers

It's what's on the inside that counts.
This pop culture puzzle features famous performers whose names are hidden inside the answers. A fun wordplay challenge for music and movie fans.
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Across

  • 1A
    Guitar pioneer ___ Paul
  • 4A
    The high point reached by this puzzle's hidden people
  • 6A
    USAF members, who have the letters for a famous Athens, GA band
  • 9A
    Make ready... or find the Queen of Soul hiding inside
  • 11A
    Strolled... or conceals pop star Sheeran
  • 12A
    Cool trumpeter Davis
  • 13A
    Identical... and carrying soul singer Cooke

Down

  • 1D
    A huge step forward, professionally
  • 2D
    Costco freebies, for example
  • 3D
    A category of art... which contains hoofer Kelly
  • 5D
    A career high, like those of this puzzle's themed entries
  • 7D
    Famed 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve
  • 8D
    Genuine... and featuring Pacino's first name
  • 10D
    U2's guitarist, simply