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Pop sisters: Better known for their acting, Aly and AJ leap onto music scene.
Byline: Scooby Axson
Jul. 7--Over the past five years, there has been a growing number of teenage females who start out as actors and then try their hands at a singing career.
It was a smart move for youngsters Hilary and Hayley Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson as they have successfully become a show business "dual threat."
Add two more potential stars to that list.
Aly and AJ, otherwise known as 17-year-old Alyson Michalka, and her sister Amanda Joy, 15, released their first album, "Into The Rush," in August 2005. It peaked at No. 36 on Billboard's Hot 200 album chart and was certified gold with sales of over 500,000 discs in March.
What's amazing about that statistic is that the girls reached that plateau with almost no airplay or elaborate promotion schemes. In fact they are just now starting to get recognized on MTV's "Total Request Live."…
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...common: They are there to see sisters Aly and AJ rock the house. After the masses...call from Carrie Michalka. She's Aly and AJ's mother. We can tell right away...their morn says. Amanda? That's AJ. And Aly is Alyson. AJ takes the phone...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 24, 2007 700+ words
...Calif., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Aly & AJ are in the studio putting the final...Song," unveils a new sound for Aly & AJ which adds a distinct rhythmic element...In a recent press conference, Aly & AJ announced their partnership as the...
- EA and Aly & AJ Collaborate on Signature Song for The Sims 2 Pets; The Sims...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 8, 2006 700+ words
...record selling teen music sensations Aly & AJ has been translated to The Sims...Simlish video on a bonus DVD in Aly & AJ's Deluxe Edition of Into the Rush...new art and a fold-out poster of Aly & AJ are also included in the package...
- Hasbro and Singing Sensations Aly & AJ Featured in February 2nd Webcast to...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 31, 2008 700+ words
...event will feature sibling pop duo Aly & AJ and can be viewed at www.littlestpetshop...and special, so we teamed up with Aly & AJ to help us lift the curtain on an...spring/summer as a sponsor of Aly & AJ's upcoming tour. Perhaps the...
- Aly & AJ Unveil Two Guitars for Female Gamers.
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 26, 2008 700+ words
...and Bold Designs LOS ANGELES -- Aly & AJ, two of the hottest names in pop...musical chops. By working with Aly and AJ, PDP hopes to reach young girls...games aren't just for boys. "Aly & AJ were an obvious choice for us...
- PHOTO PDP Reveals Aly & AJ Video Game Guitar Designs.
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 22, 2008 700+ words
...The release reads: PDP REVEALS ALY & AJ VIDEO GAME GUITAR DESIGNS Controllers...the design of a signature line of Aly & AJ video game guitar controllers...s guitar is in the shape of the Aly & AJ heart logo featuring a bright pink...
- Aly & AJ Set to Release Deluxe Edition of 'Into The Rush'; New Single...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 26, 2006 700+ words
...Hollywood Records' artists Aly & AJ are putting the finishing touches...video game family "The Sims." Aly & AJ recently shot the video for "Chemicals...6 months in the United States. Aly & AJ are currently on a sold out US tour...
- Aly & AJ Sing Signature Song for EA's The Sims 2 Pets.(Electronic Arts)
- Newspaper article from: Wireless News August 12, 2006 700+ words
...record selling teen music sensations Aly & AJ has been translated to The Sims...Simlish video on a bonus DVD in Aly & AJ's Deluxe Edition of Into the Rush...new art and a fold-out poster of Aly & AJ are also included in the package...
- Teen Musicians Aly & AJ to Serve as Spokespeople for 2007 Samsung's Hope for...
- Newspaper article from: Wireless News April 6, 2007 700+ words
...partnering with teen music sensations Aly & AJ for its 2007 program. Through a...actresses and singer-songwriters Aly & AJ, who are currently working on a...We are thrilled to partner with Aly & AJ for the 2007 Hope for Education...
- Teen Music Sensations Aly & AJ to Serve as Spokespeople for 2007 Samsung's Hope...
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 4, 2007 700+ words
...partnering with teen music sensations Aly & AJ for its 2007 program. Through a...actresses and singer-songwriters Aly & AJ, who are currently working on a...We are thrilled to partner with Aly & AJ for the 2007 Hope for Education...
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