McMaster & James was a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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The band is named after its principal members, Luke McMaster and Rob James

Rob James (singer)

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....

, who met in 1997. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG

BMG

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, followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

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's Canadian tour that year. They had success with the hits "Love Wins Everytime", "Thank You", "I Understand" and "Sweet Sensation" which were well received by Canadian radio.

In 2006, Rob James

Rob James (singer)

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....

 was a contestant on the fourth season 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...

, finishing seventh.

As of 2010

2010 in radio

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, 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,...

 collaborated with American

United States

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 singer Marc Jordan

Marc Jordan

Marc Jordan , is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, session musician, and actor. Covering a wide variety of genres, he has written songs for a number of well-known artists, including Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Cher, Bette Midler, and Josh Groban...

 for recording Falling Man.

External links

• North Shore News: "Pop soul duo catch fire" (21 February 2000)
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_Musique
• Luke Mcmaster Wikipedia page 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,...