About the Country Masters
Some bands finish their run. Others wait for the right moment to come back. The Country Masters are proof that great music never really goes away.
Originally formed in 1970, the Country Masters built a loyal following across the Carolinas and beyond, delivering the kind of tight, crowd-pleasing performances that keep people coming back night after night. Now, more than five decades later, they're back — and they brought the goods with them.
The resurrected Country Masters feature Phil Lister on lead guitar and vocals, Parker Lister on bass and vocals, Wayne Brannon holding down the drums, and Jimmy Pittman on rhythm guitar and vocals. With original members back in the fold alongside fresh energy, the band sounds as strong as ever.
Their set list spans the classic rock and country rock landscape — from "Take It to the Limit" and "Call Me the Breeze" to "Sharp Dressed Man," "Proud Mary," and everything in between. These are songs that defined generations, played by musicians who helped shape the sound of the region.
The Country Masters are available for festivals, private events, clubs, and corporate functions throughout the Carolinas and surrounding areas, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Asheville, Charlotte, and beyond.
Some things are worth the wait.
For Bookings:
Call: 615-294-1651
or Call: 864-365-9411
email: Phil@Dixiana.com
or
email: Chris@MonkeyButtMedia.com
Partial Song List:
For Bookings:
Call: 615-294-1651
or Call: 864-365-9411
email: Phil@Dixiana.com
or
email: Chris@MonkeyButtMedia.com
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THE COUNTRY MASTERS
Original - Legendary - Unstoppable!
Electronic Press Kit
Meet The Band
Lead Guitar - Fiddle - Mandolin & Vocals
Phil Lister
Phil Lister's story doesn't begin with a reunion — it begins with a foundation. A founding member of the original Country Masters back in 1970, Phil helped build the band from the ground up, playing the outdoor venues and dance halls of the Carolinas at a time when live country music was the heartbeat of the region. Read more
Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Jimmy Pittman
Jimmy Pittman grew up in the northern reaches of Greenville County, South Carolina — a rugged stretch of hill country long known as "The Dark Corner." It was there, in that storied corner of the Carolinas, that his love of music took root.
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Drums - Percussion
Wayne Brannon
Wayne Brannon was raised on the backroads of Greer, South Carolina, where rhythm found him early. As a kid, every car ride was a concert — oldies on the radio and his hands keeping time on whatever surface was closest. That instinct for the beat followed him into middle school, where a stint in the percussion section and a friendship with a fellow drummer led to his first kit at age 12. He never looked back. Read more
Bass Guitar - Lead Guitar - Vocals
Parker Lister
Parker Lister picked up a bass at age 12 and never put it down. What started as curiosity quickly became a calling — and by 13, he had already joined his first classic rock band, El Train, proving that talent doesn't wait for a driver's license. Read More
THE COUNTRY MASTERS BAND
Original. Legendary. Unstoppable.
For bookings, press inquiries, and media assets — everything you need is right here. Download photos, review the set list, watch live footage, and get in touch with our booking contacts below.
What You're Getting
The Country Masters aren't a tribute act or a weekend hobby project. This is a band with more than five decades of performance history, reformed with the same fire that built their original following across the Carolinas in 1970.
Experienced. Reliable. Crowd-tested.
Every show is a high-energy, professionally executed performance built around songs your audience already loves — delivered by musicians who have spent their careers mastering them. No filler. No dead air. Just a band that knows how to work a room.
The Country Masters are the right call for:
- Festivals & Outdoor Events
- Clubs & Listening Rooms
- Private & Corporate Events
- Fairs & Community Events
- Fundraisers & Charity Events
- Weddings & Private Parties
Performance Area: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Asheville, Charlotte, Hendersonville, Clemson, and throughout the Carolinas. Regional and out-of-area bookings considered.
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