AJ Ghent and His Singing Guitar

Welcome to the World of Ghent [ j-ent ] “AJ is breaking down walls and inspiring us all to look at music and life a little differently.” – Johns Creek Lifestyle Magazine June 2021 Aubrey Ghent Jr., professionally known as A.J. Ghent [ j-ent ], also known and billed as AJ Ghent [ j-ent ] & His Singing Guitar, is a 3rd generation singer, songwriter, producer, and slide guitar, lap, and pedal steel guitar player. AJ and his Singing Guitar create healing sounds that take listeners on a nostalgic and soulful melodic safari with luminous rhythmic patterns. The guitar is often compared to the voices of renowned R&B and soul singers from the past and present. AJ hails from Fort Pierce, Florida, and works tirelessly to preserve his family’s nearly 100-year old legacy of making the guitar sing, which originated in Florida as a style of praise music using lap steel guitars as the primary instrument. The sound was used during worship services in Black Pentecostal churches across the U.S., dating back to the 1930s. AJ’s great uncle, Willie Eason, coined the talking guitar while AJ’s grandfather, Henry Nelson, carried on the tradition by creating vibratos that sounded like moans and screams. Henry’s son, Aubrey Ghent Sr. (AJ’s father), later introduced this sound to the public and outside of the church. With viral TikTok and Instagram videos, AJ is a celebrated songwriter, producer, singer, and guitarist with hits that include the uplifting anthem “Power,” “Mercy” and viral fan favorites, “Let the Guitar Sing,” “Peace of Mind” and “Singing Guitar Vibes.” AJ’s latest album, “Healing Soundwaves,” is also a viral fan favorite with hints of his soulful voice. He has also reached the Billboard Blues Albums chart, was handpicked by Starbucks to be part of their Nation of U.S. campaign, and was chosen by the creators of the HBO series “Game of Thrones” official Spotify Playlist. Over the years, Ghent has shared music on major tours in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and more. Following his family tradition, AJ can make his guitar sound like a voice singing a melody. AJ and his Singing Guitar have reached millions worldwide through viral videos. “NEVER HEARD ANYONE PLAY LIKE THAT. IT SOUNDS LIKE AN ACTUAL VOICE HUMMING WOW!!” — India Arie VIP Meet & Greet includes: Exclusive VIP access to pre-show Q & A with AJ, Mini pre-show performance of a song, Official VIP laminate & lanyard, Exclusive VIP Tour Poster, Pre-show merchandise shopping, Photo opportunity to commemorate your evening.