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James was born of an interracial relationship when his mother was just 16. He was raised in [[Cheraw, South Carolina]] and grew up singing hymns in church.<ref name=PopCrushJames>{{cite news|last1=Stern|first1=Bradley|title=Popcrush Presents: Parson James|url=http://popcrush.com/popcrush-presents-parson-james-stole-the-show/|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=Pop Crush|date=23 June 2015}}</ref> |
James was born of an interracial relationship when his mother was just 16. He was raised in [[Cheraw, South Carolina]] and grew up singing hymns in church.<ref name=PopCrushJames>{{cite news|last1=Stern|first1=Bradley|title=Popcrush Presents: Parson James|url=http://popcrush.com/popcrush-presents-parson-james-stole-the-show/|accessdate=16 September 2015|publisher=Pop Crush|date=23 June 2015}}</ref> At 17, he decided to leave to New York City, partly because he wanted wider possibilities than his conservative hometown would offer to a bi-racial and [[homosexuality|gay]] young man.<ref>[http://www.out.com/music/2016/2/29/exclusive-meet-rising-lgbt-singer-parson-james Out.com: Meet Rising LGBT Singer Parson James]</ref> |
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He signed with [[RCA Records]] in early 2015 after the release of his first single, "[[Stole the Show]]", a collaboration he co-wrote with [[Kygo]].<ref name=Fader123>{{cite news|last1=Cooper|first1=Duncan|title=The Original Version of Kygo's 'Stole The Show' Slays Too|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/08/20/kygo-stole-the-show-original-parson-james|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=The Fader|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> The song became a hit in a number of countries<ref name=PopCrushJames/> as well as receiving certifications in Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The video to the song was released at the [[YouTube Music Awards]], with the duo also performing a cover of [[Tove Lo]]'s single "[[Habits (Tove Lo song)|Habits]]" on [[BBC One]]'s [[Live Lounge]].<ref name=MusitTimesPJCover>{{cite news|last1=Middleton|first1=Ryan|title=Kygo, Parson James Cover Tove Lo 'Habits' in BBC1 Live Lounge|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/37706/20150505/kygo-parson-james-cover-tove-lo-habits-bbc1-live-lounge.htm|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Music Times|date=5 May 2015}}</ref> Parson followed-up with his solo debut, "Sinner Like You", a song produced by Elof Loelv.<ref>{{cite news|title=Listen to Parson James' superb debut solo single Sinner Like You|url=http://chartshaker.com/2015/07/26/listen-to-parson-james-superb-debut-solo-single-sinner-like-you/|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Chart Shaker|date=26 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wass|first1=Mike|title=Parson James Signs With RCA Records: Check Out His Kygo Collaboration 'Stole the Show'|url=http://www.idolator.com/7590456/parson-james-rca-records-signing-kygo-collaboration-stole-the-show-video|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Idolator|date=24 April 2015}}</ref> In addition to releasing his own music under RCA, he has collaborated with additional artists including on the song "Insomnia" by [[Audien]].<ref name=EW>{{cite news|last1=Vain|first1=Madison|title=Audien's Lady Antebellumcollaboration 'Something Better' is everything you need to feel good today|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/03/audien-insomnia-feat-parson-james/|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=1 July 2015}}</ref> |
He signed with [[RCA Records]] in early 2015 after the release of his first single, "[[Stole the Show]]", a collaboration he co-wrote with [[Kygo]].<ref name=Fader123>{{cite news|last1=Cooper|first1=Duncan|title=The Original Version of Kygo's 'Stole The Show' Slays Too|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/08/20/kygo-stole-the-show-original-parson-james|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=The Fader|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> The song became a hit in a number of countries<ref name=PopCrushJames/> as well as receiving certifications in Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The video to the song was released at the [[YouTube Music Awards]], with the duo also performing a cover of [[Tove Lo]]'s single "[[Habits (Tove Lo song)|Habits]]" on [[BBC One]]'s [[Live Lounge]].<ref name=MusitTimesPJCover>{{cite news|last1=Middleton|first1=Ryan|title=Kygo, Parson James Cover Tove Lo 'Habits' in BBC1 Live Lounge|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/37706/20150505/kygo-parson-james-cover-tove-lo-habits-bbc1-live-lounge.htm|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Music Times|date=5 May 2015}}</ref> Parson followed-up with his solo debut, "Sinner Like You", a song produced by Elof Loelv.<ref>{{cite news|title=Listen to Parson James' superb debut solo single Sinner Like You|url=http://chartshaker.com/2015/07/26/listen-to-parson-james-superb-debut-solo-single-sinner-like-you/|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Chart Shaker|date=26 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wass|first1=Mike|title=Parson James Signs With RCA Records: Check Out His Kygo Collaboration 'Stole the Show'|url=http://www.idolator.com/7590456/parson-james-rca-records-signing-kygo-collaboration-stole-the-show-video|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Idolator|date=24 April 2015}}</ref> In addition to releasing his own music under RCA, he has collaborated with additional artists including on the song "Insomnia" by [[Audien]].<ref name=EW>{{cite news|last1=Vain|first1=Madison|title=Audien's Lady Antebellumcollaboration 'Something Better' is everything you need to feel good today|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/03/audien-insomnia-feat-parson-james/|accessdate=17 September 2015|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=1 July 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:02, 6 April 2016
Parson James | |
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| Origin | Cheraw, South Carolina |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | RCA[1] |
| Website | Official Website |
Parson James is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his single "Stole the Show", a collaboration with Kygo. The song became a hit in a number of countries as well as receiving certifications in Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. He has collaborated with various artists including on the song "Insomnia" by Audien. On 5 February 2016, he released his extended play release The Temple EP on Sony Music with a full studio album due later in the year on RCA Records.
Biography
James was born of an interracial relationship when his mother was just 16. He was raised in Cheraw, South Carolina and grew up singing hymns in church.[2] At 17, he decided to leave to New York City, partly because he wanted wider possibilities than his conservative hometown would offer to a bi-racial and gay young man.[3]
He signed with RCA Records in early 2015 after the release of his first single, "Stole the Show", a collaboration he co-wrote with Kygo.[4] The song became a hit in a number of countries[2] as well as receiving certifications in Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The video to the song was released at the YouTube Music Awards, with the duo also performing a cover of Tove Lo's single "Habits" on BBC One's Live Lounge.[5] Parson followed-up with his solo debut, "Sinner Like You", a song produced by Elof Loelv.[6][7] In addition to releasing his own music under RCA, he has collaborated with additional artists including on the song "Insomnia" by Audien.[8]
On 5 February 2016, he released his extended play release The Temple EP on Sony Music with a full studio album due later in the year on RCA Records. "Waiting Game" from the album. The track got huge exposure when Trent Harmon, a contestant in season 15 of the American Idol performed it after a suggestion by judge and mentor Keith Urban.[9]
Discography
Albums
- 2016: TBA
EPs
| Title | Details | Notes |
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| The Temple EP |
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Tracklist:
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||||||
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| NOR |
AUS |
AUT |
BEL (FL) |
FIN |
GER |
NLD |
SWE |
SWI |
UK | |||
| "Stole the Show" (with Kygo) |
2015 | 1 | 53 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
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| "Sinner Like You" |
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References
- ^ Peters, Mitchell (7 May 2015). "New Signings: Elektra Signs Royal Teeth, Brett Eldredge Joins WME, Downtown Nabs RJD2". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ a b Stern, Bradley (23 June 2015). "Popcrush Presents: Parson James". Pop Crush. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ Out.com: Meet Rising LGBT Singer Parson James
- ^ Cooper, Duncan (20 August 2015). "The Original Version of Kygo's 'Stole The Show' Slays Too". The Fader. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Middleton, Ryan (5 May 2015). "Kygo, Parson James Cover Tove Lo 'Habits' in BBC1 Live Lounge". Music Times. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ "Listen to Parson James' superb debut solo single Sinner Like You". Chart Shaker. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Wass, Mike (24 April 2015). "Parson James Signs With RCA Records: Check Out His Kygo Collaboration 'Stole the Show'". Idolator. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Vain, Madison (1 July 2015). "Audien's Lady Antebellumcollaboration 'Something Better' is everything you need to feel good today". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ [http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Parson-Jamess-Waiting-Game-Featured-on-AMERICAN-IDOL-Watch-Video-for-Temple-20160401# Broadway World: Parson James's 'Waiting Game' Featured on American Idol]