Influenced by life, love and the pursuit of the perfect song, James Wood has been writing and performing his original songs for over 15 years.

A musician almost his entire life Jim began taking his career seriously in high school. There, he honed his chops in creative writing, music theory, choir and local bands. All the while keeping to one thing: Writing songs that cross barriers and mean something.

Jim's songwriting has received critical acclaim, including winning the award for Best CD in All Genres at The Lehigh Valley Music Awards in 2007.

His creative journey and diversity has taken him from small clubs, fairs and arenas to sharing the stage with artists ranging from three time Grammy Nominee Jamie O'Neal, Clay Aiken and Mercury recording artist Julie Roberts.

The Message is Within The Music

Influenced by life, love and the pursuit of the perfect song is what best describes songwriter James Wood's passion.

Jim has been a musician for most of his life but seriously began writing and performing as a student in high school. There, he honed his chops in creative writing, music theory, choir and local bands. All the while keeping to one thing: writing songs that cross barriers and mean something.

Jim's been able to share his music with audiences from small clubs and fairs to major concert venues. The message in his music transcends all genres.

His music has received critical acclaim both as an artist and part of a band with sixteen nominations the past two years at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards. Among them, the first all original CD, "The Long Road" won the award for Best Overall CD In All Genres for 2007. Jim wrote six songs on the CD.

Jim also had the opportunity to perform as part of the opening act for artists as diverse as three time Grammy nominee Jamie O'Neal, American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken and Mercury Nashville recording artist Julie Roberts.

Jim believes totally in the meaning of the songs and not himself. That's why you'll find that most of his songs have been sung by others. But he sums it up best by saying, "The message is within the music and is so much more than me."

Milestones:

* Best Lyricist Nominee - Lehigh Valley Music Awards 9 - 2008.

* Song of The Year Nominee - All That I Am: Lehigh Valley Music Awards 9 - 2008

* WINNER - Best Overall CD of the Year - The Long Road: Lehigh Valley Music Awards 8 - 2007

* Opening act for Capitol Nashville recording artist Jamie O'Neal (2006)

* Classic Hits Showcase - May 20, 2006

* Winner - Best Country CD - DINER: LVMA 2006

* Overall CD of the Year Nominee - DINER: LVMA 2006

* Opening Act for Mercury Nashville recording artist Julie Roberts (2005)

* Opening Act for RCA recording artist Clay Aiken - Musikfest 2004

* Headliner - AmericaPlatz: Musikfest 2004