After listening to Eric Clapton's "Layla," the English rocker James Bay developed a deep appreciation for classical guitar. He started taking lessons on the instrument and playing at open mic evenings, both of which contributed to the development of his writing and performing style. Republic Records After watching a fan video that had been published to YouTube, AnR signed Bay.... read full bio
James Ingram has enjoyed five Top Ten Hits, an Oscar-nominated song, in addition to three Grammy Award wins! He is one of contemporary music's premier vocalists, but he is much, much more. The proud possessor of three Grammy Awards, Ingram is a producer, a songwriter and musician. On his album Forever More (Love Songs, Hits & Duets), he demonstrates unequivocally... read full bio
James Taylor-Watts, better known by his stage name James TW, is a singer and songwriter from England. The highest position that his track "When You Love Someone" reached on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart was number 28. Taylor-Watts was the son of Sarah Taylor-Watts and Richard Taylor-Watts and was born in England. James Taylor was a musician that both... read full bio
Jarryd James presented the world with his first single, titled "Do You Remember," which ultimately reached position number 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart. His first studio album, titled Thirty One, peaked at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart when it was released. James took up the trophy for "Best Pop Release" at the ARIA Music Awards in 2015... read full bio
Javier Colon, endowed with an incredibly soulful voice, remarkable songwriting skills, an engaging demeanor, and a commanding stage presence, has already garnered the interest of a global fan base who have come to love his intimately personal, acoustic-textured pop, rock, and R&B fusion—a style he's come to refer to as "acoustic soul." Singer-songwriter-guitarist Colon is poised to advance his recording career... read full bio
Jekalyn Carr is a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, who has released four albums since the start of her career at the young age of fourteen. Greater Is Coming emerged on the Billboard 200 chart of most popular songs in the country, Gospel Albums chart at No. 3, and Independent Albums chart. The title song emerged among the top ten on Billboard’s... read full bio
Jeremih is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his songs ‘Birthday Sex,’ ‘Down on Me,’ and ‘Don’t Tell ‘Em.’ These hits have debuted on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking in the top 10 positions on the chart. Jeremih began playing music at a young age and is a talented multi-instrumentalist. Pursuing a degree... read full bio
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter-musician Jeremy Camp--who crafts artful songwriting with heartfelt and inspiring lyrics--celebrated his first Grammy nomination with his album Speaking Louder Than Before (BEC Recordings). Jeremy was nominated for “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” for this album, also marking the first-ever Grammy nomination for BEC Recordings. Jeremy has sold over four million albums and four of his studio albums have... read full bio
Jess Glynne is an English singer-songwriter, signed to Atlantic Records UK. She rose to prominence as a featured artist on Clean Bandit's single ""Rather Be"" and Route 94's ""My Love"", both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut solo single, ""Right Here"", reached the top ten and her second, ""Hold My Hand"", was number one... read full bio
All ages can identify with the themes found in Jesse's music and words. In addition to his natural talent, Jesse exudes a passion, charisma, and intensity that come through in both his original compositions and live performances. The ABC Television Competition "Rising Star" went to Jesse. Every week, he dazzled the crowd with his passion, vigor, and strong singing... read full bio
Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas are a remarkable group that consists of Jessica as the lead vocalist and Steve Lahane, Taylor Pierson, John Raleeh, Kevin Medina, and Michael Krygier as the other band members. Jessica was born and raised in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield, where she started playing music at a young age. She was up in a... read full bio
Jidenna Theodore Mobisson is a Nigerian-American recording artist from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He is signed to Wondaland Records and shortly thereafter released two singles, ""Classic Man"" and ""Yoga"", promoting the label's upcoming compilation EP The Eephus. For ""Classic Man"", Jidenna was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. The song also won Song of the Year and... read full bio
Jill Scott was first heard by Amir Questlove" Thompson, from the hip-hop band The Roots, who invited Jill to join the band in the studio. This resulted in the song "You Got Me," which became a Top 40 pop hit. Jill later collaborated with Eric Benet, Will "Fresh Prince" Smith and the rapper Common. She released her debut album,... read full bio
The Honorable Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, musician, and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold the Order of Merit. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as ""Sitting in Limbo"", ""You Can Get It If You Really Want"", and ""Many Rivers to Cross"" from the soundtrack to The Harder... read full bio
JJ Hairston is the leader of Youthful Praise, a gospel group. As the leader, Hairston directs and composes most of the material and songs for YP. Most recently the group have gained attention with their single, You Deserve It, which peaked at number 1 on The Hot Gospel Songs Chart, Hot Gospel Song Artists Chart, the Gospel Air Play Chart,... read full bio
The formula is proven as shown through countless platinum and gold album sales. Joe Thomas known affectionately as Joe, once again delivers on his second indie-release entitled “Signature; continuing to capture and redefine a style of sound and musical presentation audiences have come to recognize as Joe’s very own. This go round, Joe covers new ground incorporating live instrumentations with... read full bio
John Splithoff is an up-and-coming musical pop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Growing up, Splithoff became influenced by The Beatles, and he was driven to start performing so his dad taught him how to play guitar. Later on in life, Splithoff auditioned for his school’s singing group and he ended up becoming the youngest member of the group. Splithoff graduated from... read full bio
Johnny Gill is an American singer-songwriter, composer, producer, and actor. He is best known for being the final member of the R&B pop group New Edition and for his time as a member of LSG. Gill started his singing career at only 5 years old at his church in a family gospel group that was named Little Johnny and “Wings... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Jonathan McReynolds is an American gospel artist from Chicago, Illinois. He was raised by a single mother and spent most of his childhood surrounded by church members and his pastor at New Original Church of God in Christ. McReynolds has released three studio albums, his debut, “Life Music” which peaked at number 3 on the US Gospel charts, “Life Music:... read full bio
