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Casey James Signs Record Deal With 19/BNA

August 17, 2010/by Sarah Skates

Sony Music Nashville has added another American Idol alum to its roster. Casey James, who finished third on the show’s most recent season, has inked with 19 Recordings/BNA Records. The Cool, TX native is currently on the American Idols Live! Tour 2010, and will soon be at work on his debut album, set for release next year.

Though he had been fronting the Casey James Band since 2008, the artist had never even seen a single episode of the top rated show before auditioning in Denver and winning a golden ticket to Hollywood.

“All my life I have wanted this and now my dream has come true,” says James. “Words can’t describe how thankful and blessed I am for the opportunity to give back to all those who have supported me. I’m going to work hard to make the best album possible! I want to thank my Momma for making me go to Denver. Look out! I’m Nashville bound!”

Sony Music Nashville Chairman and CEO Gary Overton adds, “We at Sony Music Nashville are incredibly excited about signing Casey James. I flew to New York to see him live with the American Idol Tour and I was blown away with his voice, guitar playing and stage presence…and so were the thousands of fans in the amphitheatre. He has honed his skills as a showman with his years of performing live on stage! I can’t wait to get him into the studio to begin recording his debut album.”

Among the other Idol stars who have joined the Sony Music Nashville family are Carrie Underwood, Kelly Pickler and Danny Gokey.

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Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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8 replies
  1. Dina
    Dina says:
    August 18, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Another Idol cast-off. Are the folks in Nashville so lazy that they can’t develop talent anymore? The Idol thing has so run its course.

    How about signing someone like Kevin Haynie or Ray Scott, you know, guys who have spent their lives mastering their craft?

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    • Carolyn
      Carolyn says:
      August 18, 2010 at 9:27 pm

      There is no need to be nasty.
      Casey James is a great talent, no matter how he was discovered.
      Justin Timberlake was on the Mickey Mouse Club and no one seems to have a problem with that!

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    • Patty
      Patty says:
      August 19, 2010 at 8:16 pm

      Dina, Casey has been a professional musician in Fort Worth Texas for the last 9 years! Casey did not audition for AI looking for a short cut to fame. He worked his ass off to get there. Away from the AI restrictions Casey is incredible. See for yourself.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XgJkXEJQuU&feature=related
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0d3bmd7kms
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_DOwYNaCfY

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  2. Rachel
    Rachel says:
    August 19, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Casey James is an amazing talent, Carolyn. 🙂 He is headed for great things…I don’t doubt it at all! Luv him and his music!!

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  3. Rhonda
    Rhonda says:
    August 19, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Well you know carolyn there always has to be a nasty one in the group. I wish Casey James all the luck in the world!! he deserves it!!
    GO CASEY!!

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  4. GSJordon
    GSJordon says:
    August 20, 2010 at 1:42 am

    Yes, Dina….the other ladies are exactly right! Have you ever even heard him sing or watched him play a guitar like it was part of him?? Casey James is going to be as big as Carrie Underwood, I’m predicting that right now because that boy has some serious talent! And he has worked very hard to get where he is, and is so very grateful! And I dare you to find a nicer more sincere person! Please watch the video links below and you’ll see just 3 sides of Casey James! He has alot more where that came from! Give him a chance and you’ll see what we’re talking about! 🙂

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