McMaster & James

McMaster & James was a Canadian "boy band" music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

History

Luke McMaster and Rob James met in 1997 and began forming under their combined names. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG,[1] followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina Aguilera's Canadian tour that year. They had success with the hits "Love Wins Everytime",[2] "I Understand" and "Sweet Sensation" which were well received by Canadian radio.[3]

In July 2000 they opened for Christina Aguilera at the Winnipeg Arena.[4] Later that year the band was voted Entertainer of the Year at the Prairie Music Awards.[5]

In 2001, their song "Thank You" was named by SOCAN as one of the most performed Canadian pop songs.[6] In 2006, Rob James was a contestant on the fourth season of Canadian Idol, finishing seventh.


As of 2010, Luke McMaster collaborated with American singer Marc Jordan for recording Falling Man.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Larry LeBlanc (6 November 1999). "Canada labels go pop with round of signings". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 58–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  2. ↑ "Luke McMaster returns in concert to Thompson". Kacper Antoszewski / Thompson Citizen, January 11, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Winnipeg’s one-hit wonders. They were supposed to be the next big thing. Where did they go?". The Uniter, Catherine van Reenen, March 31, 2011
  4. ↑ "The queen of teen Aguilera conjures up a knockout performance". AllPop, By PAT ST. GERMAIN, Winnipeg Sun, July 14, 2000
  5. ↑ "Singer Jann Arden tops music awards". SASKATOON — Globe and Mail, Oct. 02, 2000
  6. ↑ Larry LeBlanc (8 December 2001). "SOCAN recognized McLaughlin, Klees, Bachman and Cummings". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 74–. ISSN 0006-2510.
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