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FACTS Born: Michael Davin James – Jackson, Mississippi Musical Talents: Self-taught Guitar Player - Natural Born Singer Influences: Hank Jr, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Merle Haggard Affiliations:Davin James Music, BMI First Performance: Merle Haggard’s “Ramblin’ Fever” Projects: Recorded 5 Indie CD’s / Bullnettle Records ( Palmer Lake / LIVE / Magnolia / Nowhere Lounge / Making My Mark) HONORABLE MENTIONS In addition to writing and co-writing 32 of 34 songs on his first three projects, Davin James has contributed songs to other artist’s albums. Davin produced his first three records as well as artist Johnny Wolfe’s debut album, Bad Tonight. Davin also works as a studio musician playing electric and acoustic guitar and singing harmony vocals. Davin made national television appearances on Great American Country’s Great American Roadhouse. AWARDS Guitar Hero Rockzilla Awards (2002) Song of the Year (Magnolia) Rockzilla Awards (2002) Song of the Year (Magnolia) Houston Press Awards (2002) Platinum Award (Red White & Blue) World Fest Film Awards (2003) Gold Award (Magnolia) World Fest Film Awards (2003) MUSIC PALMER LAKE (2006) Bullnettle Records / Davin James Music / BMI DAVIN JAMES "LIVE" (2005) Bullnettle Records / Davin James Music / BMI DAVIN JAMES "SELF-TITLED" (2003) Ranger Records MAGNOLIA (2001) Bulnettle Records / Davin James Music / BMI Title Cut “Magnolia” (co-written with Hank Riddle) and “Rolling Dice” (co-written with Mark Fishback) enjoyed time on the Texas Music Chart NOWHERE LOUNGE (1999) Bulnettle Records / Davin James Music / BMI MAKING MY MARK (1995) Bulnettle Records / Davin James Music / BMI “Back in the Swing” (cut from MAKING MY MARK) Featured in the Miramax Film “HAPPY TEXAS” (1999) “Rolling Dice” (cut from MAGNOLIA) Featured on TEXAS TO THE BONE -- Volume I (2002) A Freefalls Entertainment Production “Dream Girl” (cut from MAGNOLIA) Featured on “OPEN DOORS” compilation CD (2002) “Mardi Gras Mamma” (cut from ) Featured on made for television dating game show - ELIMIDATE (2001) “Nawlins Night” (cut from) Featured on made for television dating game show - ELIMIDATE (2001) “Guadalupe Days” (cut from MAKING MY MARK) Featured on Gary P. Nunn album ROAD TRIP (1996) “If You Had A Mind To” (cut from MAKING MY MARK) Featured on Gary P. Nunn album ROAD TRIP (1996) “Siesta Sunday” (cut from MAKING MY MARK) Featured on Gary P. Nunn album ROAD TRIP (1996) “Back In The Swing of Things” (cut from MAKING MY MARK) Featured on Gary P. Nunn album ROAD TRIP (1996) “I Come A Long Way” Featured on Gary P. Nunn album UNDER MY HAT (1998) Davin James honors his heritage, and it reflects with pride in his music. Respectfully traditional, Davin embraces country music with emotion. The son of a riverbank singer and campfire guitar picker, this Mississippi-born artist follows his heart to perform the country music from which he was raised in those rugged backwoods. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Davin spent his youth in Louisiana and Arkansas, later growing up in Southeast Texas. When James was just knee-high his father would take him on overnight hunting and fishing trips. At the close of the day, under a blanket of stars, next to a crackling fire, they'd sit. It was here, surrounded by the peace and solitude of primal nature, his father would play the guitar and sing songs from early country radio. Those outings made a lasting impression on Davin, and he absorbed the music that surrounded him. By twelve, Davin had picked up the guitar and had seriously begun to play the instrument himself. James was deeply influenced by this father, who passed along his love for the rich music and heritage of the South. Davin's passion for making music also came through other influences such as Merle Haggard, George Jones and Bob Wills. The Southern Rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd offered up inspirational playing for James, but his world stopped when he heard Hank Williams,