James Meadows

Male, 40 years old

james meadows
James Meadows is a country singer/songwriter and Nashville Recording Artist who currently resides in Abingdon, VA. He originally grew up an hours drive north of Abingdon deep in the Appalachian Mountains near Grundy, Virginia. He spent eight years in Johnson City, TN where he attended college (completing two degrees) and worked while honing his musical abilities. While in college he was involved with the ETSU Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music program where he played in many bands featuring top notch talent from all over the world. He also played in many different band combinations performing both bluegrass and country music around the East Tennessee area at this time. He decided to go solo and also began songwriting in early 2005. He has written numerous songs since that time. Two of his originals are featured on his new album.He moved to Abingdon, VA in the Summer of 2007 and started working as an Intensive In Home Family Counselor while continuing to play music and write his songs . In the Spring of 2008 he signed a publishing deal with Turning Leaves Publishing. Soon after this, he formed a partnership with several friends, and together they started "Dream Tree Records", an indie label backing his first album "The Story of my Life". The recording was done in the Nashville studio of Skip Mitchell, former lead guitar player for The Oak Ridge Boys. The album features top notch session musicians from Nashville who have played on many #1 hit recordings for many of country music's top artists over the years. Dream Tree Records has also recently produced a professional music video of the hit song "Candle on a Cupcake" from his new album. James says the video “features a little girl who will break your heart”. The music video is currently awaiting review to be played on CMT, but you can view it today on his official website, www.jamesmeadows.netHe started up his band, James Meadows & The Country Mile Drifters, just after his album officially released in August of 2008. The band is compiled of amazing professional musicians who put on a very high energy show. Their shows contain a huge set list filled with both fan/crowd requested and timeless Classic Country, Top 40 Country, Bluegrass, Southern Rock, and Originals that are sure to blow the walls off of any event or venue. The hard drive and skill they present is sure to impress even the most discerning musical critic! If a memorable night filled with your crowd dancing, laughing, and singing along to every song is what you desire then look no further than James Meadows and The Country Mile Drifters! The band has been extremely well received both locally and regionally, and are quickly becoming the most sought after Country Band in the area. They have opened shows for major Nashville Artists, played in front of thousands at major events, and they have also been the Headlining Act for many other large festivals over the past year. They have also played for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. They are gaining a large number of followers with each show they play.James Meadows is influenced by the Country Artist styles (just to name a few) of Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley, George Jones, Mel Street, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Vern Gosdin, Doug Stone, Mark Chesnut, Tracy Lawrence, Alabama, Shenandoah, Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Daryle Singletary, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, Eric Church, Chris Young, Craig Morgan, and Brad Paisley. He also has many other musical influences that come out in his singing which vary from the genres of Bluegrass to Rock. His voice is very versatile and he uses his musical gift to put his own unique vocal twists on every song he sings. James Meadows and The Country Mile Drifters are a very humble and passionate group of musicians, and they have an excellent reputation for being extremely easy to work with. They always mingle with their fans and the crowd at every show and during each break they take. They are very open to what the crowd and venue owners have to say, and they have based the majority of their performance's on this feedback! Do not hesitate to have this band perform for your next event. You will be overwhelmed by the good times and great memories this band will leave you with! James Meadows and The Country Mile Drifters are currently booking shows for 2010. Contact James about pricing and availability because their calender is filling up fast! read more ...
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Arrest Records

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