"Radio-ready Country with enough respect for the masters to still please the purists."
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, was 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 1996, "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 recent release of her first CD, "Sweet Country Love," Paula James' dreams are coming true. Paula James and her "Sweet Country Love" CD, are both earning 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). It is certainly a house filled with beautiful music once again for this hot young performer!! 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 released her newest Country CD titled "Riding In A Pumpkin." This CD is another smash hit for "Paula James."
"Riding In A Pumpkin" (available at http://www.cdbaby/paulajames2)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) are currently releasing 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"!! Nine songs, from this 12 song CD 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"
"SWEET COUNTRY LOVE REVIEWS:
___
What do the Critics say? Read the Reviews:
MARK NESBIT VARNEY (THE ST. PETERSBURG TIMES)
Paula James has known since she was a child that she wanted to do one thing with her life: sing. With the release of her album, Sweet Country Love, James is one step closer to making that dream come true. At a recent album-release party, James sang to a standing-room-only audience and did three encores before the crowd would let her wind up her show. Country music radio station WXOF, The Country Fox, has taken an interest in her music and is playing several songs from her "Sweet Country Love" CD.
___
ON-LINE MUSIC.COM:
"Up tempo Country with Honky-Tonk rhythms, a healthy dose of Bluegrass, fiddle work, and guitars that boogie. James' voice is crisp and clear with a twang that recalls Patty Loveless. Radio-ready Country with enough respect for the masters to still please the purists."
___
INDIE TRACKER MAGAZINE(NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE USA)
Voted Best Country Female Artist of the Year 2000
Nominated: Female Vocalist of the Year,
Country Album of the Year Female and Rising Star of the Year!!
___
JOHNNY-O, COUNTRY MUSIC DJ, (FLORIDA, USA)
"The only thing missing ....at a Paula James concert ..... is a place to sit!
This talented lady is a Country Music Legend in the making!
___
Artist - Paula James
Review by: Bob Porri (MP3 Archives)
Song - My Get Up & Go
With twang to spare and a voice that's right on the money, the Paula James plays some good Country music. Here we have classic country playing by all of the musicians.
From the catchy little guitar intro and into the body of the song, this piece comes through with a little more of a country flavor than where my preferences usually would take me. But, like the Contemporary Country that won me over (hook line and sinker!) just a year ago, a really good song (like this) done well (like this), can cross genres through the musicianship and good feelings you get if you open yourself up to it. If this is the style of music you like anyway, you will probably find your foot going right from the guitar intro.
Everything falls right into place throughout the song. Very nice job Paula James!
Now everyone, go check it out!
___
THE FOLLOWING REVIEWS ARE BASED ON A SCALE FROM 1-5 WITH 5 BEING THE HIGHEST RATING. THEY ARE REVIEWS FROM THE CD TITLED "SWEET COUNTRY LOVE"
___
Song:
"Sweet Country Love"
(From The CD Titled "Sweet Country Love")
Review: Sweet Country Love is a great song one of the many on This fabulous CD by Paula James I know she will be played on my show for sometime
Rating: 5
Reviewer: PAUL LAUZON WCUW FM
___
Song:
"Am I Losing You"
(From The CD Titled "Sweet Country Love")
Review: I wish I could give Paula James a rating far above 5, I would give her a 100 in a New York second. I love her music, she has the voice of an angel, and her song called "Am I Losing You" is a fantastic song.
Rating: 5
Reviewer: Charlie Moyer
___
Song:
"Time For Movin' On"
(From The CD Titled "Sweet Country Love")
Review: This song is fantastic, everything about it is way cool, from Paula's fantastic voice to the light use of the steel guitar, this girl should be on TV NOW! Come on give it a listen now - I only wish that I had as much creativity in my tunes, brilliant country song 11 out of 10
as far as I'm concerned.
Rating: 5
Reviewer: Dave Lee
___
Read more...