Emmanuel “James” Beam was born in Liberia, West Africa and adopted into the Great PNW to an amazing family. James boasts, “my Momma and Dad raised me right!” Instilling in him a deep appreciation for both “God & Country.”

 

His love for country music came from his dad, when James picked up and started playing his guitar at 12 years old. At age 15, James found his voice to go with it and since then has explored the work of traditional country artists while discovering where his place is in it. He is steadfast in staying true to the real sound of country music and aspires to one day make his way to the Grand Ole Opry stage.