Paula James
Radio-ready Country with enough respect for the masters to still please the purists.
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Sweet Country Love
Riding in a Pumpkin
It's Too Late For Roses
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"Radio-ready Country with enough respect for the masters to still please the purists."Band/artist history
Ms. James recalls "A house just filled with beautiful music ... all the years of my childhood!"
Growing up in a musical family, Paula has the fondest memories, singing and touring with her
father "Gary Lee" (who was a top country performer all across the United States)
Her mother Sharon, is also a musical talent with her angelic voice and powerful song-writing ability!!
At the age of nine "Paula James" picked up her first guitar and began playing and writing Country Music. After college (where she obtained a business degree) "Paula James" went on to sing at
local night clubs in her native Ohio.
After moving to Central Florida in 1991, "Paula James" concentrated on a career in business, but never gave up her dream to be a professional performer.
In 1993 Ms. James formed "Straight Up." This central Florida based group, featuring Paula James, headlined nightly on Florida's Cruise Ships.
After a year at sea, Ms. James met Ray Riggs (former band manager for Barbara Mandrel) who was so impressed with her musical talent, he offered her the lead vocalist spot, with his group "The Southern Star Band." This five piece Florida based band headlined throughout the state of Florida and then landed a permanent job at a central Florida night club!!
In 1997, "Paula James" went out on her own. She now headlines across Florida, as well as neighboring states. "Paula James" has headlined at events such as "The Florida State Fair," "The Grand Ole' Opry (Citrus County)," "The Manatee Festival," "The Young Marines Booster Day," And various fundraisers for "The American Cancer Society!"
Giving back to the community is very important to "Paula James." She is always willing to donate her talent to any good cause!
With the release of her first CD, "Sweet Country Love," Paula James' dreams started to come true. Paula James and her "Sweet Country Love" CD, continue to both earn rave reviews from critics and country music lovers alike! Each of the hits, on this fantastic mix of traditional and new country music, were written by Paula James and her talented Mom (Sharon Roy). Even husband/manager Richard Todd pitched in with the making of this fantastic album by contributing his talents as producer, and co-writing one of the tunes!!
"Paula James" has now released her newest Country CD titled "Riding In A Pumpkin." This CD is another smash hit for "Paula James."
"Riding In A Pumpkin" also contains a fabulous mix of traditional as well as new country tunes.
Paula James, teamed with her International Promoter, (Gary Bradshaw of Western Heart Promotions) have released singles from this hot new CD to International Radio.
Within weeks of the first single release titled "Works For Me" reached the #1 position on the "Hot Country Singles Chart"in 2003!! There are currently 7 songs, from this 12 song CD that have reached this chart.
After only 6 months of releasing singles Internationally Paula James was the 20th. most played International artist for the year 2002.
After only one year of releases, Paula James also reached the #2 position on the "World Wide Main Stream Charts" already in the year 2003
What's in Paula's future?
"Paula James" continues to tour across the United States, and is planning a European tour, and an Australian tour, scheduled for the beginning of 2004. She has already selected songs for her 3rd. CD, titled "Simply Paula James" which will be recorded in Nashville in October of 2004.
It certainly continues to be a house filled with beautiful music for this hot young performer!!Your musical influences
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Comments (17)
Paula James thank you so much for the wonderful performance.
Great vocals and marvellous production all round.
The expierience you have in music does show out with booming vocals and terrific backings.
Choice of tracks is high class and presentation simply beautiful.
I wish you every success in your music career which I have no dougt will flurrish with such talent.
Thank you and everyone for a brilliant performance and cant wait for new tracks in the future.
Bucky
Perth
Western Australia
gremar1@bigpond.com.au
www.gremarimage.com
Great song and AWESOME vocal! Spinning on KWCS Soundclick station!
Hey everyone.... Look forward to NEW SONGS coming SOON! :)
Honest vocals, homespun lyrics and rollicking accompaniment. Great performance!
great song
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