Brent Mason
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| Brent Mason | |
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| Born | July 13, 1959 |
| Origin | Van Wert, Ohio, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar Baritone guitar Electric guitar Six-string bass guitar |
| Years active | 1986-present |
Brent Mason (born July 13, 1959[1]) is an American session guitarist and occasional songwriter. Known primarily for his work in the field of country music, Mason is one of the genre's most in-demand session guitarists.[2] In addition to releasing two instrumental studio albums,[2] he holds several credits as a songwriter.
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[edit] Biography
Brent Mason was born on July 13, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio. At five years old, he taught himself to play guitar by ear.[2] He moved to Nashville, Tennessee after graduating from high school, in order to pursue a career in country music. Eventually, he was discovered by country singer Chet Atkins, who invited him to play on his Stay Tuned album. From there, Mason went on to play on several other artists' albums, including those of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, David Gates, and Neil Diamond.[1] Mason also co-wrote singles for Clinton Gregory ("Play, Ruby, Play") and McBride & the Ride ("Hurry Sundown").
Mason signed to Mercury Records in 1997, releasing an instrumental album entitled Hot Wired that year. This was his only major-label album. He and his brother Randy released a second album, entitled Smokin' Section, in 2006.
[edit] Other contributions
In addition to his contributions to country music, Mason has played on commercials for several companies, including Budweiser, Miller Brewing, Betty Crocker, and Sears.[citation needed]
He has received fourteen Academy of Country Music Guitarist of the Year Awards and two CMA Musician of the Year Awards, being nominated for both of those awards every year to date since 1991.[citation needed]
[edit] Gear
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In 2003 Gibson Guitar Corporation released a Valley Arts signature guitar designed to be a replica of Mason's 1968 Fender Telecaster.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Brent Mason biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ a b c Fabian, Shelly. Brent Mason - 2005 CMA Nominee Profile. About.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ First-call master session guitarist Brent Mason unveils Signature Valley Arts guitar at summer NAMM show. Gibson.com (2003-07-30). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
