You know his name, you know his sound, but who is James Dupré?
First, let's talk about why you know him. The YouTube sensation hit it big over a decade ago garnering millions of listeners. James appeared on Ellen in 2010 and got his first record deal in 2011.
Why would be pick this cover of a Blake Shelton song out of all his work? James was also on The Voice the season Gwen and Blake hooked up - better known as the season of Jordan Smith. The Blind Auditions got him a four-chair turn, with Blake as the holdout and evolved into an epic battle between Adam and Blake. And while Blake usually wins country artists, James went rogue with Team Adam.
Being eliminated during the Battle Rounds didn't slow James down one bit!
James is very proud of his album Stoned to Death. As a writer on 7 of the 10 tracks on his new album, he co-wrote the others with hit-makers Neal Coty, Jessi Alexander and it is produced by Jordan Lehning.
So, you know James is country music artist, who was an EMT and hails from Bayou Chicot, Louisiana, is a Leo and is addicted to Netflix, but here are the five things we are sure you do not know about James!
Boxers, Briefs, Commando?
Boxers
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
I'm loving Bloodline right now.
Samsung or iPhone?
iPhone, silly.
Name the most sexiest man alive.
Besides me?
What is your favorite line dance?
The Freeze
And one extra since he's an alum:
If you could be a judge on the Voice, who would you pick for your celebrity mentor?
Vince Gill
Get James' album today wherever you buy music!