Ms. Eakes is well known for playing the popular role of Macy Alexander on the daytime drama "The Bold and the Beautiful," and was the host of the Great American Country's "Top 20 Countdown" and request show "CRL." In May of 2005, she served as host for "SOAPnet Live from the Daytime Emmy's." In 2006 she received a Daytime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Leading Actress category.

Ms. Eakes has also established a successful career as a singer, having performed all over the world to sold-out audiences. In 2005 she released her first CD entitled "Something Beautiful," which debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard Jazz chart. She has also starred in numerous television music specials and variety shows, including the film "Charlie's War" and "Hope & Faith."