Aly & AJ have been performing together for almost a decade, not only as singers, but accomplished musicians. Both girls are quite proficient on keyboards and guitar. Citing musical influences such as Sting, Seal, Heart and John Mayer, to name but a few, Aly & A.J. have distilled the musical passion of those artists into their originals, songs that dwell on the life lessons and emotions they've already experienced.
In fact, they wrote or co-wrote 12 of the 14 songs that grace their debut album. The two covers are already popular with millions of fans around the world. Earlier this year, they recorded "Do You Believe In Magic," for the Disney Channel movie, Now You See It. Their version of "Walking On Sunshine" was prominently used in the smash summer film, Herbie Fully Loaded. Videos of both songs have become two of the top-requested songs on the Disney Channel all year long.
Their recording resume also includes songs for the Platinum-selling Disney Jingle Jams ("Jingle Bell Rock") and Disneymania III ("Zippidy Do Dah"). Naturally, music and TV industry and fan magazines have gravitated towards the duo, deluging them with requests for interviews, photo shoots and appearances. Apparently, they see in Aly & AJ what their burgeoning fan base already knows: These sisters are destined for stardom. As more people become exposed to their real live talents, it's only a time before Aly & AJ become household words - in the best sense of the expression.
Aly & AJ’s talents have been vividly showcased both on record and on the air. Their crystalline vocals have been recorded for three WORD Records music soundtrack projects.
Alyson co-stars in the hit Disney Channel series, Phil of the Future. Portraying “Keely Teslow,” lead female and best friend of “Phil.” Aly has recorded the song “Protecting Me,” written by sister AJ, which was used in an episode.
AJ has been seen regularly over the past two seasons on the CBS drama The Guardian, playing Dabney Coleman’s foster daughter. Other TV credits include a two-season recurring role on the Fox-TV comedy Oliver Beene, and roles on the acclaimed HBO drama Six Feet Under and WB’s Birds of Prey. Soap opera enthusiasts will also recognize her as “Ashley B.” on the longtime smash General Hospital.
Official Website
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