InThe Masked Singerseason 12,singer and actress AJ Michalka placed third as Strawberry Shortcake, and she has some exciting career updates. AJ is one half of the duo, Aly & AJ, who are known for their hit song, “Potential Breakup Song.” Aly and AJ are sisters. AJ is also an actress, who’s starred inThe Goldbergsand its spin-off,Schooled, among other projects. InThe Masked Singerseason 12, AJ came in third to runner-up Mario (Wasp) and winners Boyz II Men (Buffalos).
ThroughoutThe Masked Singerseason 12, AJ was one of the most spectacular singers in the show’s history. She stunned the panelists–Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora–and the audience with her phenomenal performances. They included “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves, “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack, “Closer” by Tegan and Sara, and “Lose You to Love Me” by Selena Gomez.AJ ended herMasked Singerrun with a triumphant rendition of “Potential Breakup Song” that had the whole audience up and singing and dancing. Here’s what’s next for her.
Aly & AJ Will Be Releasing A New Album
AJ Is Very Excited About The Record
After concluding her run onThe Masked Singeras Strawberry Shortcake,AJ has been busy with a new Aly & AJ album calledSilver Deliverer, which the duo completed just before she joined the show. After her unmasking, she revealed that she and Aly had taken a long break from music since 2017, but now they’re coming back. This new album follows their five other studio albums, which includeInto the Rush(2005),Acoustic Hearts of Winter(2006),Insomniatic(2007),A Touch of the Beat…(2021), andWith Love From(2023).Silver Delivereris now in post-production.
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In an interview withPeople, AJ shared,“I am so excited. We finished recording right before I went on to do Masked Singer, so I felt very vocally warmed up. I had just finished 15 songs with her. I felt really good.Right after the show ended, we ended up heading into post-production, so we’re mixing and mastering right now, which takes quite a bit of time. But we’ve got the record completely figured out. We know all the songs.“Silver Delivererdoesn’t have an official release date yet.
Aly & AJ Are Planning To Tour In Fall 2025
Silver Deliverer Is AJ’s Favorite Project Ever
In addition to releasing their new album,Silver Deliverer,Aly & AJ plan to tour in support of their new music, beginning in fall 2025. AJ explained toPeople,“We haven’t set a release date yet, but we’re definitely going to tour a lot next fall. It’s going to be a really big year for the band. I couldn’t be more proud of this record. It is my favorite thing we’ve ever made, hands down.”
I couldn’t be more proud of this record. It is my favorite thing we’ve ever made, hands down.
AsThe Masked Singerseason 12’s Strawberry Shortcake, AJ was one of the most sensational performers to ever grace the show’s stage. One of her most impressive moments was when she competed in the Smack Royale, singing “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic back-and-forth and in harmony with Boyz II Men. She held her own against one of the greatest groups in music history.Having AJ onThe Masked Singeras Strawberry Shortcake was a sweet treat, and she’ll be remembered as one of the best contestants ever.
The Masked Singerseason 13 premieres on Wednesday, August 09, 2025, at 8 p.m. EST on FOX.
The Masked Singer
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The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes concealing their identities, with panelists and viewers trying to guess who is behind the mask based on clues provided throughout the show.
