Buffalo-born, Nashville-based musical sensation Joseph (J4) Wandass IV has been an avid force in the Nashville music scene for over 10 years. J4 has performed with and/or opened for major label artists Josh Turner Michael W Smith, Lee Greenwood, Darryl Worley, Walker Hayes, and  many others.

 

Tantalizing audiences with his vocal prowess, multi-instrumental flare, and his self-produced recordings, J4 has made a name for himself since his first concert at 10 years old. After moving to Nashville in high school and playing on Broadway from 2013 - 2016, J4 decided to attend university for music. J4 earned a Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music at Belmont University where he worked as a graudate assistant and TA. His thesis entitled "Co-Writing Nashville Style, A Recital of Selected Country Songwriters" was published to the Belmont University Lila D Bunch Library in January of 2023. A copy is available here in the Lila D Bunch Digital Repository: "Co-Writing Nashville Style, A Recital of Selected Country Songwriters"

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After graduating in December of 2022, J4 is pursuing his career as a Nashville recording artist, songwriter, and music producer. J4 has worked for multiple music companies including Singing Success, Nashville Cool Music Publishing, Discover Sooner, Washington Street Publishing, Molly Girl Music, and various others, and is currently a voting board member of the Tennessee Songwriter's Association International (TSAI).

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