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AJ Masters

About Me

A.J. Masters was raised in Southern California and currently lives on a small farm just outside Nashville, TN with his lovely wife and family. At age 14 he learned to play bass guitar in his older brother’s band. Over the next twenty years, he wrote songs and performed in various bands, duos, and as a soloist. Being both a singer and a songwriter was a very important part of his musical development.AJ signed with an independent record label, Bermuda Dunes Records. Within three years he had 10 charted singles, was voted Independent Male Vocalist of the Year, and was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for New Male Vocalist. He also performed on the New Faces Show with Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakum, Keith Whitley and Sweet Hearts of the Rodeo. Some of AJ's songwriting honors include BMI Millionaire Award for "Change My Mind", multi platinum award for "Love Ain't Like That", independent song of the year for "We're Here to Stay", and nominated for a Nammy for "Buffalo".During the early 90's, AJ played accoustic guitar for the great Charlie Rich. These days AJ can be found singing and playing songwriter shows, festivals, and house concerts throughout the country. He can also be heard playing guitar or bass on the road or in the studio with Jennifer Hanson, Ray Scott, Steve Azar, or Charlie Rich Jr.AJ is a lifetime member of NSAI and has written songs recorded by Faith Hill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, John Berry, Charlie Rich Jr., Ronna Reeves, Gene Watson, Ray Scott, Zona Jones, Steve Azar, Jo-El Sonnier, Fat Boy, Frazier River Band, Jennifer Hanson, and Georgia Middleman.

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Member Since: 19/02/2008
Record Label: Can Of Words (C.O.W) Music

My Blog

Additional Montana Date

One more date added to the Montana gigs.  Riverside Park @ 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 9th, in Eureka, MT.See you there!AJ 
Posted by on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:26:00 GMT

August News

Hey all,Just back from Gulf Shore writing with Phil Everly (yes, THE Phil Everly). While there, I had the pleasure of meeting up with The Nash's - Bill, Kim and Jimmy to write.  Incredible harmonies. ...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:14:00 GMT

On The Road

I'll be in Long Beach, CA playing a home concert for old friends August 1st.Calispell, Montana August 6th.Stillwater Lake, Montana for the 2nd year in a row, August 7th and 8th.See you there.   
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:37:00 GMT

New single out now

Hey guys,Steve Azar's new single, "Moo La Moo" has just been released.  Written by Steve Azar, Jim Femino and yours truly.  The single has been getting greattest numbers and is being added to playlist...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Out West

Bluebird show cancelled.  Will re-book later.   January is birthday month in California.  I'll be celebrating with my father, son and granddaughter. Have a Happy New Year!  I...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Still New to "My Space" - Playing Montana Soon

Hi everyone, as you may know, I'm fairly new to the whole "myspace thing". If you sent me an email and I didn't reply please try again (I promise; I did not ignore anyone intentionally). Thanks for yo...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:21:00 GMT

New CD & Jennifers Single "73"

Hey guys, I am currently working on my new cd, working title is No Ordinary Times, should be finished mid March. If you haven't yet - check out Jennifer Hanson's new single "73" (I am one of the ...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT