An interesting path led James Dupre to Warner Bros. Records. He was working as a paramedic in Louisiana, singing in bars and making music at night. Eventually one of his many YouTube videos caught the attention of the team at Ellen, who invited him to come on the show.
Last March Dupre visited the fellow Louisiana native’s show and sang the Matchbox Twenty hit, “3 AM” (see video below). That put him on the radar of Warner Bros., which signed him to a record deal.
When Kyle Lehning and Jerry Douglas co-produce your record, you’ve arrived. When Ellen DeGeneres has you on her show, you’ve arrived in style. While he might not be a household name in Acadiana where he’s from — yet — James Dupré has most definitely arrived. In style.
Check out Walter's 11 questions with James as well as a full feature on his career here
Watch (player opens in new window) a feature segment that aired on KATC-TV 3 recently.
James has a warm voice with a pleasing tone and relaxed style with phrasing which is often reminiscent of Alan Jackson or Don Williams...
This is a fine album from an unexpected source, which I’m enjoying more every time I listen to it.
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Got A Postcard From Elvis
The wait is over. Entitled, it's all happening, Dupré's recording was released at the end of February, I have a copy and it's great! No sugar coating is needed from me for this collection. It is well-produced and reflects an excellent variety of well-written songs and fine musicianship. That uniquely rich voice we heard from his home is even better in a studio setting.
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