Texas-born singer/songwriter
Jason Sellers grew up traveling with his family 's gospel group and loving country music. After he moved to Nashville at the age of 18, he began his professional music career as the bassist in
Vince Gill's touring band. Gigs with
Billy Joe Royal and Ricky Skagg's touring bands followed, and
Sellers built a reputation as a talented singer and musician. While not on the road,
Sellers focused on his songwriting, providing tunes for artists like
Pam Tillis,
Lee Ann Womack,
Jessica Andrews,
Lonestar and
Wade Hayes. His debut album, 1997's
I'm Your Man, blended
Sellers' gospel and country roots and featured backing vocals from
Gill. Two years later,
A Matter of Time continued
Sellers' soulful country direction, and featured cameos from
Tillis,
Womack,
Alison Krauss and others.
–
Heather Phares, Rovi