Andrew James

Coming up in the small town of Smithville, Missouri, Andrew James emerged onto the country music scene after a video he posted of himself singing in his garage unexpectedly, but not surprisingly went viral in 2015, reaching over 10,000 people. Heavily influenced by country music veterans like Keith Whitley, Jason Aldean, and Tim McGraw, Andrew credits his authentic sound to his upbringing, the legends who came before him, and the hometown that keeps him grounded in his country roots. “I sound more like 90’s country (soft-rugged), but have learned over time while working in the studio that I have many different sounds that I, myself, didn’t know I had.” After having his cover videos featured on several large social media accounts, James swiftly gained national notoriety with his videos garnering well over 10 million views on Youtube, and his debut single “Moon and Back” peaking at number 99 on the iTunes Country Charts. The young talent signed with Grammy-award winning producer and songwriter, Brian Kennedy—who’s written and/or produced for artists like Rihanna, Ciara, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, The Rascal Flatts, and Lady Gaga to name a few—and the rest is history. Currently, the passionate young country singer is working on new music for his upcoming debut album, which will undoubtedly become an instant classic. “I hope to change country music and the way it sounds today and create something amazing with the help of Brian Kennedy!” -Andrew James