A. J. Masters

He also wrote songs for John Berry, Faith Hill, and Jennifer Hanson.

He played bass guitar in his brother's band, and had his first cut in 1978 when Mickey Jones recorded "I'm No Cowboy".

[3] Masters signed with Bermuda Dunes records in the 1980s, charting with eight of his releases for the label.

"[5] Masters received an Academy of Country Music nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year.

In the 1990s, Masters played guitar for Charlie Rich and wrote the songs "Change My Mind", which was recorded by both The Oak Ridge Boys and John Berry, "Someday" and "Moo La Moo" by Steve Azar, "Last Request" by Frazier River, "Love Ain't Like That" by Faith Hill, and "Half a Heart Tattoo" by Jennifer Hanson.