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James Robert Martin ( JIMMY )

James Robert "Jimmy" Martin "Country Music Artist"

About Me

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James Robert "Jimmy"Martin is a "Christian/Positive Country Music" singer/songwriter & recording artist from Bellville,Tx..He performs at churches,rodeos,fairs & festivals around Texas.After years of performing in bars & honkeytonks & even making it to Nashville to record under a record deal,he gave up the neon lights for a much brighter light....The light of Jesus Christ.While in Nashville recording his 1st country CD "KNEE DEEP IN TEXAS" he was moved by several country gospel songs being pitched by publishers. Although his producer and manager were totally against including these songs on a "honkytonk" CD, Jimmy insisted on 2 of the songs not knowing that this was just the beginning of the change that GOD had planned. After his debut CD reached 12 on the Indie Charts & receiving airplay worldwide, Jimmy quickly became a popular entertainer around Texas durring 90's.On Oct.31,1999 everything changed after answering Gods call & turning his life over to Jesus. Now a new CD is in the works that will feature a more positive side of the country music that Jimmy still loves. Travelling across Texas and going back and forth to Nashville Jimmy got to open shows for national acts such as Lean Rimes, Sara Evans, Asleep At The Wheel ,Jerry Jeff Walker, Johnny Bush, Darrell McCall and many others. He's still performing at festivals, fairs,weddings,parties,dances,trailrides,rodeos and Christian events. After he started to serve God, doors started to open up allowing Jimmy to share the stage with Inspirational Country Greats such as James Payne, Del Way, Branded, Tommy Brandt, Mike Hammock and many other Blessed men of God. Jimmy will be returning to Nashville sometime late this year to record his 2nd cd . Jimmy and family attend "The All Around Cowboy Church" in Sealy,Tx. where he is a member of Praise and Worship band and also serves as Band sound engineer. Visit www.jrmartinmusic.com for more info! Also Visit www.allaroundcowboychurch.com , Shoutlife.com , reverbnation.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/26/2007
Band Website: jrmartinmusic.com
Band Members: James Robert Martin

Influences: I've been influenced by all types of music from rock&roll and R&B to Jazz and Big Band and of course Country music. I grew up listening to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Hank Williams Sr. & Jr. Merle Haggard, George Strait ,Eric Clapton, The Great Bob Wills, Asleep At The Wheel.... Ah heck,the list goes on and on. And though many of my favorite artist were before I was even born I give thanks to my parents for sharing their diverse collection of American music. Now I'm able to share and pass on the same great music with my kids. Today I enjoy mostly traditional country music along with Inspirational Country Music artist such as Del Way and James Payne,but I still love my Rock and Roll.

Sounds Like: Mainly good ol’ traditional country music and Inspirational Country music. The "KNEE DEEP IN TEXAS" CD was recorded in Nashville at Studio 19 and Omni Sound Studio. I was Blessed to use some of Nashvilles Best Session musicians,which include Milton Sledge on Drums, Mike Chapman on Bass, Greg Galbreath on Elect. Guitar, Leo Jackson on Accoustic Guitar, Wayne Bridge on Steel Guitar, Rob Hajacos on Fiddle, Kirk Johnson with Keys and the Late Great Terry McMillan on Harp. Background vocals include John Wesley Ryles and Liana F. Manis.

Record Label: jimybob records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New recording project for 2008

Well it's 2008, nearly 10 years since I recorded my 1st solo album "KNEE DEEP IN TEXAS". I've recorded several singles since then and even recorded some songs with my Church band on their 1st CD "Fir...
Posted by James Robert Martin ( JIMMY ) on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:50:00 PST