Frank James - Wimberly Texas
As a youngster I started singing and playing a toy guitar by ear along with the country songs I heard on the family radio. Later, being left handed, I learned to play a right handed guitar upside down and backwards. About 35 years into my career I turned the strings around for a lefty. With a little determination and some encouragement from Tom Bresch, I learned to play guitar all over again.
My first paying gig was at a local honkytonk where I would occasionally play rhythm guitar for the band. The gig paid $5.00 a night and being underage, free Cokes. I migrated to Wisconsin in 1965 where I have played many opening acts, clubs, festivals, benefits etc.
I'm a professional country singer, BMI songwriter and Nashville recording artist with 45+ years in the music business. I have had the honor of working with many of country music's legends.
Throughout the years I have taken my career from backstage with Merle Haggard to center stage performing and accepting my own awards, to one of the top 10 finalists in USA Network's first Nashville Star competition in Orlando, Florida.
My first paying gig was at a local honkytonk where I would occasionally play rhythm guitar for the band. The gig paid $5.00 a night and being underage, free Cokes. I migrated to Wisconsin in 1965 where I have played many opening acts, clubs, festivals, benefits etc.
I'm a professional country singer, BMI songwriter and Nashville recording artist with 45+ years in the music business. I have had the honor of working with many of country music's legends.
Throughout the years I have taken my career from backstage with Merle Haggard to center stage performing and accepting my own awards, to one of the top 10 finalists in USA Network's first Nashville Star competition in Orlando, Florida.
My Pad (Hometown): Madison, Wisconsin
Birthdate: November 29
Currently (Relationship Status): Married
Frank James' Achievements
November 2008 Judging Excellence
October 2008 Traditional Country / Roots
Frank James' Influences
Some artists that have influenced me include:
Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakum
When you listen/watch my stuff, it may remind you of:
Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash
Frank James's Favorite Songs
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Frank James's Stuff
Memories Wrapped In Songs
Uploaded Oct 04, 2008
- 22nd in Traditional Country / Roots
Played: 111 Favorited: 4
All Over Again
Uploaded Aug 15, 2008
- 10th in Traditional Country / Roots, October 2008
Played: 1398 Favorited: 11
Chasing Memories
Uploaded Oct 02, 2008
- 13th in Traditional Country / Roots, November 2008
Played: 1127 Favorited: 15
Number of fans: 28
New this week: 1
Number of friends: 59
New this week: 1
...and i definately like your stuff.
russ
I have much respect for you and your experience. Many thanks on the kind words and encouragement! I'm sure there are alot of war stories you could share(lol) I'm a full time musician myself. Look forward to talking with you more in the future. Your music is part of the heart of country music that's surely needed in this industry!
All the best to you sir,
Jerad
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Just thought I would congratulate you on how well your song is doing. I'm not too far behind, but I don't think I'll catch you.
Anyway, if you need to delete this message due to image then I'll understand. I have alot of people that don't like what I say about their music.
Anyway Frank, great stuff, and good luck
Judge ya later.....
don't know a bobby cline. didn't really meet anyone at summer (110 in the) shade....
thanks again and good luck to Chasing Memories.
Y Bridge
I want to thank everyone that voted for "All Over Again" taking it to the #10 spot in traditional country. I appreciate your votes.
Frank James
I just want to thank you for being a friend.
And to tell you that in my blog is a music player with 20 songs.
If you like any of them they are FREE TO DOWNLOAD.
I add songs to it so check it from time to time.
thanks again Jeff
Thanks for the very kind words you wrote in my comments section. I love your style and your original tunes are simply fantastic.
One of the fiddle players I used on my newest Cd was the fiddle player for Asleep At The Wheel for quite a long time. His name is Paul Anastasio. What a really great friend and musician. He was basically a "one take" guy in the studio.
Anyway Frank - keep doing what you're doing because you have such a great style and sound. You have please the ears of thousands of fans I'm sure!
Take care Frank ....
COUNTRY MUSIC FOREVER >>>>--------> your friend, COWBOY COOL