Rob James (singer)
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Rob James is a Canadian
singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba and went to M.B.C.I, who is known for being a former member of the pop group McMaster & James
and the seventh-place finalist in the 2006 season
of Canadian Idol
.
In 1997, he formed McMaster & James
with Luke McMaster
, and released a certified Canadian Gold album with the group in 2000, featuring their hit singles "Love Wins Everytime", "Thank You", "I Understand", and "Sweet Sensation" while opening for pop artists like Christina Aguilera
and 'N Sync
. http://www.nsnews.com/issues00/w022100/mcmjames.html
After the group's success faded and their album deal expired, James auditioned for Canadian Idol in 2006 and made it into in the show's Top 10, becoming the first-ever finalist from the province of Manitoba. He was eliminated on August 8, 2006 after making it into the top 7.
James' performances on Idol include:
As a writer, Rob has had much success, penning singles for the original Canadian Idol, Juno-nominated Ryan Malcolm, Grammy nominated rapper Fresh I.E., and has worked with some of the industry's most acclaimed songwriters; Chris Perry, Randy Bachman, Jess Cates, Justin Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Simon Perry to name a few.
He is currently in the studio working on his debut album. TBA
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba and went to M.B.C.I, who is known for being a former member of the pop group McMaster & James
McMaster & James
McMaster & James was a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.The band is named after its principal members, Luke McMaster and Rob James, who met in 1997. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG, followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina...
and the seventh-place finalist in the 2006 season
Canadian Idol (Season 4)
The fourth season of Canadian Idol began in February 2006 ran until September 2006. Zack Werner, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan, and Farley Flex returned to judge, and Ben Mulroney returned to host, with Elena Juatco as the new roving reporter. The season premiered on May 29, five days after the finale of...
of Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
.
In 1997, he formed McMaster & James
McMaster & James
McMaster & James was a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.The band is named after its principal members, Luke McMaster and Rob James, who met in 1997. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG, followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina...
with Luke McMaster
Luke McMaster
Luke Mcmaster is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician.With a lifelong commitment to music, McMaster experienced early success as one half of a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, McMaster and James, named after McMaster and his performing partner, Rob James. Despite initial success,...
, and released a certified Canadian Gold album with the group in 2000, featuring their hit singles "Love Wins Everytime", "Thank You", "I Understand", and "Sweet Sensation" while opening for pop artists like Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
and 'N Sync
'N Sync
N Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...
. http://www.nsnews.com/issues00/w022100/mcmjames.html
After the group's success faded and their album deal expired, James auditioned for Canadian Idol in 2006 and made it into in the show's Top 10, becoming the first-ever finalist from the province of Manitoba. He was eliminated on August 8, 2006 after making it into the top 7.
James' performances on Idol include:
- Top 22: Let's Stay TogetherLet's Stay Together (song)"Let's Stay Together" is a song by Al Green on his 1972 album of the same name. Released as a single in 1971, the song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained on the chart for 16 weeks and also topped Billboards R&B chart for nine weeks. It was ranked the 60th greatest song of all time...
(Al GreenAl GreenAlbert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
) - Bottom 3 06/28/06 - Top 18: HeavenHeaven (Bryan Adams song)"Heaven" is a power ballad written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and performed by Bryan Adams. The song first appeared on the A Night in Heaven soundtrack album in 1983 and was later included on Adams' album Reckless in 1984...
(Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsBryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
) - Bottom 4 07/05/06 - Top 14: ChariotChariot (album)Chariot is the debut studio album by singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, first released in 2003 on J Records. It was re-released in 2004 as "Chariot ," which included all of the original "Chariot" content as well as a bonus disc...
(Gavin DeGrawGavin DeGrawGavin Shane DeGraw is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is known for his songs "Chariot", "Follow Through", "I Don't Want to Be" , "In Love with a Girl", and "Not Over You".-Early life:DeGraw grew up in the Catskills in South Fallsburg,...
) - Top 10: Hurts to Love You (The Philosopher KingsThe Philosopher KingsThe Philosopher Kings are a Canadian rhythm and blues band who were most commercially successful in the late 1990s. The name of the band is derived from Plato's Republic, in which he outlines the design of an idealistic government, ruled by philosopher-kings...
) - Top 9: Start Me UpStart Me Up"Start Me Up" is a song by The Rolling Stones featured on the 1981 album Tattoo You. Released as the album's lead single, it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the UK Singles Chart.-Writing and recording:...
(Rolling Stones) - Top 8: You Give Love A Bad NameYou Give Love a Bad Name (song)"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, and Richie Sambora about a woman who has jilted her lover. Although originally written for the band Loverboy, the song was recorded by Bon Jovi...
(Bon JoviBon JoviBon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
) - Top 7: Some Kind of Wonderful (Grand Funk RailroadGrand Funk RailroadGrand Funk Railroad is an American rock band that was highly popular during the 1970s. Grand Funk Railroad toured constantly to packed arenas worldwide. A popular take on the band during its heyday was that, although the critics hated them, audiences loved them...
) - Eliminated 08/08/06
As a writer, Rob has had much success, penning singles for the original Canadian Idol, Juno-nominated Ryan Malcolm, Grammy nominated rapper Fresh I.E., and has worked with some of the industry's most acclaimed songwriters; Chris Perry, Randy Bachman, Jess Cates, Justin Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Simon Perry to name a few.
He is currently in the studio working on his debut album. TBA