The James King Band
 JAMES KING: Bluegrass lead singing is a delicate balance. A singer must have the forcefulness and intensity to cut through the multiple instrumental layers of a bluegrass band, while still maintaining a tender enough lilt to convey emotion and mesh with the instruments and supportive vocalists. Even the most driving numbers require a certain finesse while, conversely, the most eloquent songs demand a firm push. When you consider his mastery of this balance, the high quality of the songs he sings, his top-notch backing band, and his sheer soulfulness, it becomes clear that James King is simply the best lead singer in bluegrass today.
KEVIN PRATER: Born and in Grundy, VA, Kevin now makes his home in Pike County, Kentucky. Kevin the senior member of the band, with a over nine year span with the James King Band. He brings his own style of mandolin, lead guitar, tenor, high baritone and lead singing style, and over 20 years of experience to the band. Kevin has played with such as The Elkhorn Grass, The Timmy Cline Band, Jerry Williamson and Redwing, and two year stint at Dollywood. Kevin proudly endorses June Mandolins and Guitars, Cole Madolins and Gibson Mandolins.
CHRIS HILL: From the state of Kentucky, Chris resides in Covington. Chris came onboard in January of 2006, and sings all parts from high baritone to bass, and plays banjo in the band. He is heavily influenced by such banjo players Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, Don Reno and Joe Mullins. He has played with such bands as; Higher Vision, The Wildwood Valley Boys, and Gerald Evans and Paradise. Chris proudly endorses Deering banjos, and is greatful to Greg and Janet Deering and Todd Wright for his new Golden Wreath.
JOHN WADE: John Wade has been playing the bass guitar since he was 14. He has
played with numerous bands in every kind of music from rock to country
to bluegrass. He worked 5 years for country artist Billy Crash Craddock
as band leader and bassist. In bluegrass John has played with several
artists including Summer Wages, Stoney Runn, Stoney Ridge, Lou Reid and
Carolina and The Lonesome River Band. John has also performed on stage
with the legendary Tony Rice. He makes his home in Cary, NC. When he is
not on the road, John enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
John plays Michael Kelly bass guitars and uses Black diamond strings.
ADAM HAYNES: Adam Haynes holds down the fiddle chores with The James King. Hailing from Oberlin, Ohio, Adam started playing music at age 13. While starting out on banjo in a family band, Adam soon moved to the fiddle and the bluegrass industry is all the better for it. With "best of the best" influences including Bobby Hicks, Benny Martin, Kenny Baker, Curly Ray Cline and Stuart Duncan, it's no wonder Adam's soulful, energetic fiddle playing has caught the ear of fans around the world. His professional resume includes stage time with Melvin Goins and David Parmley and Continental Divide. Adam resides in Belfry, Kentucky with his wife Janette and baby daughter Izabella. Adam proudly endorses Frank Daniels and Joeseph Knight violins.
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