Originally from Seattle, Washington, James F. Wright is a singer-songwriter known for his distinct, original voice. A gifted musician, James has a unique talent for expressing life’s emotions through his music. “I believe a song that tells a story stays with you—it resonates as you imprint your own life experiences onto it,” he says. He explains that the right song can provide both vision and hope. “I build songs around the people and experiences that have shaped my life. I’ve learned never to give up, even when things seem hopeless.”

A seasoned performer, James has crafted intimate musical experiences for a wide range of audiences—from evening artisans to noontime high school music classes. His professional career began with performances in San Francisco, playing in downtown hotels and restaurants along the Avenues. The early ’90s took him to Nashville for what he calls his “Nashville sessions” with producer Terry Choate, which led to a 25-year membership in the Nashville Chapter of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences / The Grammys). In 1995, Jerry Earl Johnston of The Deseret News described him as “The Voice.”

In June 2020, James released Acoustic Cafe: The First Set, a new CD project that earned high praise from Johnston, who wrote, “Wright takes some old chestnuts and gives them a delicious roasting here. This CD is not one you play in the background as you eat—this one is the main course.”

James followed up with Acoustic Cafe: The Second Set in July 2022, collaborating with arranger and guitarist Michael Dowdle. After delays, work is underway on The Third Set, scheduled for release in the fall of 2025.