James grew up in Northeast Missouri most of his life, but he lived briefly in California at the age of 5 and in Washington, Pennsylvania from ages 8-10. He started going to public school in Memphis, Missouri in 2nd grade because his family was on the road singing Southern Gospel full-time across the US until he was 7. James' first memories of life were being in various churches and at tent revivals singing across the United States. In High School, he became influenced by the likes of Russ Taff, Petra and Bob Carlisle, so he bought background music trax and sang in churches. In college, James joined a Christian Rock band. The highlight of being in that band was opening for the band Kansas at the Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri. In '96, James met Nashville Recording Artist Rhonda Vincent, who agreed to produce a 4-song Pop-Country demo. Two of the four songs were originals. In '98, James hooked up with an Artist Management company who set up a showcase at Cafe Milano in Nashville. Some people were interested in signing James, but the contracts were non-negotiable and uninviting, so it was a "No". In 2005, James met 3 men from a band out of Fulton, Missouri, who call themselves Kings Row. They fell in love with James' vocals and asked him to sing lead vocals on their 10 song CD entitled "Transition". In exchange for James' services, they let him record his 10 song CD that is currently available on myspace entitled "Two Sides to Every Man". That brings us to the present. James knows this is where God wants him. Some people are called to sing Rock music to minister to the lonely in bars. Others are called into the Country Music scene. James' calling is to uplift the Name of Jesus not only after the show, but also during the show. Aside from James' musical career, he is happily married to a beautiful woman named Rayann of 13 years. They have 3 children: Tres, Anna, and Bromley. God has truly blessed James in his music and personal life. Hopefully, God's Grace and Mercy will continue, so that James can continue to minister in song.
TO PURCHASE JAMES' CD "TWO SIDES TO EVERY MAN" OR TO BOOK HIM AT YOUR EVENT: USE MYSPACE OR EMAIL HIM AT IMMY-BROWN@EXCITE.COM.
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Hey J.C., Hope you are doing well my friend. I loaded a few new songs on myspace if you get time check them out. Say hi to the family for me. Peace,E-Ray
Hey, Sorry it's been a while, I guess you can say I've been a little busy. Working on lining up solo gigs to make a few extra bucks. I will call you in the beginning of August. Peace!
hey bud, I'll try to call you this weekend, I've got free calling on after 9pm on fri and all day & night through the weekend. Peace & harmony..... The music sounds great!!
Hey J.C. Hope all is good. We recently moved and I haven't got everything unpacked, but when I do I'll locate that song for you. I'm trying to plan a trip up there soon, and this time I mean it. We need to jam. I have a some new songs you need to hear. Say hey to the family for me. Peace & Harmony
Hey Dude, Just stopping in to say hi again. Everything is going alright down here. I made a trip to Nashville a couple of weeks ago, I just drove around and showed my nephew what it was like. I'm thinking about moving there, just don't know when I'll be able to do it. I look forward to hearing from you. Take Care!!!
about B-man's soccor shoes...have you tried looking under the house or on the roof, or near the wall of china? who knows where that cute spunky ball of pure speed kicked them off at. well maybe its a good thing they are M.I.A. 'cus after saturdays game those two little feet were goal kick'n weapons!
Hey friend, I hope all is good in MO. I'm hanging in there, this heat is crazy hot. Tell all I said hey. Keep on jammin' and writting them awesome tunes. Peace, EL
Hey J.C., I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgot about the music I will be sending out soon. I've been dealing with some other things lately that have side tracked me a little. Have a great week, and I'll write back as soon as I can to let you know when I'll be sending the cd out. Peace & Harmony, Elton Ray
Just wanted to say to all the friends out there--Thanks for all the comments, and for supporting this thing called myspace music. I've waited a long time to get a chance to have my music heard. It's a work in progress and evolving everyday to a newer and better sound. I hope the tunes I've posted are hitting a note with your ear. It takes time to get these songs wriiten and recorded, but its something I really enjoy doing..To all my fans--Peace / Love & Harmony Hope everyone has a great summer ahead and make sure you check out some live music sometime...Support your local Musicians, they're keeping the spirit of music alive.
Hey man, Got your last message and thanks for the complement. Did you get a chance to check out the tunes on my new music page, I'd like to know what you think! I'll get them songs sent to you as soon as possible. I hope you and the family are doing well. I miss hanging out with you guys. Keep on rockin' in the free world!! Peace & Harmony, Elton Ray
Hey J.C., That song " Hard to forget" is a number one hit in my book. Looks like it's getting a lot of plays. Hope all is good with you. Take Care, Elton Ray
Sorry we have not be able to cross paths maybe we can meet up sometime soon! I listen to your cd all the time! Actually listened to it on my way home tonight. Awesome stuff!
