| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
McMurtry
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| Birthday |
18th March, 1962
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| Birthplace |
Leesburg, Virginia, United States
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and bandleader
|
| Occupation |
Actor
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Americana, Folk Rock, Rock, country, alternative country, country rock, Roots rock
|
| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1989–present, 1988–present
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| Music Style |
Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Rock & Roll, Country-Rock, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, Folk, Protest Songs
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| Music Mood |
Literate, Autumnal, Confident, Melancholy, Sophisticated, Earthy, Reflective, Somber, Searching, Wry, Earnest, Intimate, Organic, Poignant, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Passionate, Street-Smart, Plaintive, Freewheeling, Complex
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
electric guitar, acoustic guitar (6-string and 12-string), baritone guitar, resonator guitar
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| Record Label |
Columbia Records, Sugar Hill Records
|
| Associated Acts |
Guy Clark, Nancy Griffith, David Grissom (former lead guitarist), Joe Ely, Ray Wylie Hubbard, John Mellencamp
|
| Official Websites |
http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com
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James McMurtry (born March 18, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove, and narrator of Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua). He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt.
