Like many Nashvillians, singer/songwriter James Tealy is a multi-tasker. When he’s not writing songs for a diverse crop of local talent, Tealy integrates his deeply personal insights on life, love and faith into his own material--most recently on his latest release, Redeeming the Days......Read more at jamestealy.com.
ChristianityToday.com says "The relatively unknown James Tealy reveals himself a truly creative talent with this inventive alternative pop EP that’s intelligently crafted both musically and lyrically. It almost becomes repetitive for us music critics to explain what we’re looking for in an artist. While innovation is nice, it’s really a matter of finding someone who doesn’t sound exactly like other artists out there, someone who’s willing to vary their music from track to track, and someone who brings personality to their songwriting. I’m happy to say that James Tealy easily meets all the criteria. Tealy’s smart lyricism is matched with impressive production by Monroe Jones (Chris Rice), who helps vary the ambiance in every song. Recalling everyone from Terry Scott Taylor and Charlie Peacock to The Fray, Marc Cohn, and Gavin DeGraw, this EP offers alternative pop that’s neither too organic nor programmed. I know Tealy has a heart for youth (reflected in the stories behind "Fourteen" and "Room to Run"), but his style skews older, perfect for college age and above looking for intelligent pop music from a faith-based perspective."
Christian Single Magazine says, "In an industry of cool, James Tealy is one of those singer/songwriters who skips right past the pretension and writes sturdy folk/pop tunes that tug at your heart. But not in a sappy, tear-jerking way like a great chick flick. With all the album’s sincerity, listeners can’t help but connect with these songs for the long haul. Inspired by the Hurricane Katrina disaster in his hometown of New Orleans, tracks like "Blue Horizon" and "Permanent" encourage remembrance of what really matters with poignant lyrics like: "in the meantime I’ll keep a looser grip on the stuff I’ve piled in this sinking ship/And I’ll hold tight to Jesus, ’cause He’s permanent, ’cause He’s everlasting." And if that wasn’t enough to whet your musical appetite, the songs are just plain catchy too. Plenty of hooks and memorable musicianship prove Tealy’s the whole package--a songwriter with substance and style."
CDBaby says, "Lush and welcoming, this Christian pop/rock EP is vast in its scope, but deeply effective and accessible as a result of its intelligently personal approach. While these are, at their core, very spiritual songs, they should probably be recognized first and foremost for what they accomplish musically. By crafting tracks that could easily find a home in a modern pop radio format, Tealy has really given himself a great platform for his insightfully driven lyrics. While "Dawn" is a delicate ballad that builds and then gracefully subsides, "Foreign is Familiar" hits a little bit harder, blending guitar and keyboards together with thumping drums to form a beautifully controlled wall of sound. It’s easy to write spiritual songs that lean on a refrain and don’t do much but repeat cliches. It’s much harder to speak from the heart of experience and really expose faults and misgivings. This is where Tealy really sets himself apart, penning lyrics that are wonderfully subdued and human, lending themselves to a personal feel that makes these six songs something you’ll want to listen to again and again."
Hey James, It was great to have you with us @ Heritage a couple of weeks ago w/ Brian. Sorry we couldn't have talked more. Hope you're doing well. Many Blessings!
i heard you at sonpower and you were amazing! oh wait, you should remeber me, we became besties. =) haha i was the one who asked for two pictures through out the week haha. anywho! your songs are breath taking. keep it up. we love you. p.s. im praying for my youth paster. you said he needs it. =)
So...I was at Sonpower last week and I wanted to say that I had an amazing time hearing you speak plus getting to experience the week on 2 legs this year(long story short...last year I had a broken leg and was in a wheel chair).I was in the group that called you the rabbit guy and I just wanted to say that you are so cool and I hope you come to Sonpower again next year. P.S. I love the Bunny Song!
I went to SonPower last week and I had so much fun! I really enjoyed you speaking. I'm glad I got to here you. You most definitely need to record your bunny song! It's pretty kick-butt.
hahaha well the girl right before me goes to my church and i didnt even know she commented u until i did.....but like she said u were an AWESOME speaker and you kept me interested the whole time and i thank you for leading an awesome worship time all week....and now i can say im on a musicians myspace b/e i could see my self in ur sonpower vid!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN...!!
first of all i agree with the girl who posted a comment right before me you should def. come and preform in wilmington nc it would be amazing i so enjoyed how you made all of your sermons have songs it really made it easier to comprehend i love the bunny song it was one of my favorite songs you should really put it on your myspace SONpower was amazing thanks for talking to us --adrian
dude, hearing you speak at sonpower was amazing (: it really helped me understand alot of things that i hadnt been able to understand before. and your singing was amzing! your one of the best :) i think you should come down to wilmington NC and perform somewhere! that would be awsome. and wheres that bunney song? i really liked it. haha (:
Hey james i went to sunpower dude when you did that sermom about getting it done it inspried a lot of my youth group so u got most of us on that sermon good job
You completely changed my perspective on many things at sonpower this year. You're amazing. Where's the bunny song? & by the way...I am almost finished with the gigantic jawbreaker I was carrying around all week. Peace<3
hey man you should write a song called never said goodbye...cause that happened to me when you left for china. im sad brah lol hope you doin well!!! call me sometime...
Dude, downloaded your new cut "God Unchanging" from Jaime Jamgochian's new CD, amazing work. You are truly blessed. I hope you and Shera are doing incredible.
hey... i really liked your music... i enjoyed listening to your music... i admire what God has done with you and how he has blessed you....i was at the yec in pigeon forge
love you James!! love thae song you dedicated to Dakota as well!! thanks for helpin out at impact 08. love it, and got a great message from it. love ya! -anna lavender
Hey James I dont want to take up to much of your time but I just wanted to say thanks again for coming out this weekend, (to DPFBC,) I was a senior last year when you spoke and it was amazing but this year I had the oppurtunity to be a leader and I was yet again blown away by you! So this is a thanks to you for following after Gods plan and for allowing us to be a small part in it!
I also wanted to let you know that She Burns is one of my new favorite songs so thanks for that too! :D
HAYy james!! i had a great time at engage this yearr!!! and i hope to c you back next year at DPFBC!!! You need to get Dakota's song on your profile i would like it to b my song OOOOOOO!!! and 14 Now that you told me wt the meaning is i love the song!!!
Remember at Ridgecrest this summer when you told us first weekers: "Your walk walks and your talk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks"?
I'd like to say THANK YOU. It made for an amazing essay.
