Morgan James

Morgan James (born November 24, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including Motown: The Musical, Godspell, and The Addams Family.

Her first studio album, Hunter, was released by Epic Records in November 2014. in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of educators and actors Allen Grunerud and Shellie Harwood. She has a younger brother, Nicholas, who is an avant-garde musician and comedian. and eventually earned her Bachelor of Music in Voice in 2003. In college, James also took a master class headed by Broadway veteran Barbara Cook. and the Broadway revival of Godspell. James sprained her ankle in a rehearsal for Godspell in October 2011 and was unable to perform during previews. She recuperated and, by November 2011, was performing in the musical at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In 2013, James took on the role of Teena Marie in Motown: The Musical. She stayed with the cast until December 2013, when she left to pursue a vocal performance tour. She has played at numerous New York City clubs, including (Le) Poisson Rouge,

Her second solo album (and first studio album), "Hunter", was recorded in 2014 and released via Epic Records in June 2014. The 11-track album was produced by Doug Wamble and is James' first album of all solo material. The album included her cover of Prince's song "Call My Name", which Prince allowed her to put on the record.

"Reckless Abandon", her second solo studio album, was independently released on April 7, 2017, via her self-created Hedonist Records. It is her first album to feature completely original material and heavily incorporates elements of soul and R&B. On March 31, 2017, she embarked on a national headlining spring "Reckless Abandon Tour" in support of the album. and joining them on tour.

In 2018, Morgan James released "The White Album", her own interpretation of The Beatles' album, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Label: Hedonist

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Cover albums Title Album details Morgan James Live: A Celebration of Nina SimoneReleased: December 4, 2012 (US) Label: Hedonist

Live albums Title Album details Morgan James LiveReleased: December 4, 2012 Label: EpicMorgan James "Live at Antone's" Released: August 23, 2024 Label: Hedonist

Extended plays Title Album details YouTube SessionsReleased: November 13, 2015 Label: Certified Morganic OurVinyl SessionsReleased: September 29, 2017 Label: OurVinyl Blue DecemberReleased: December 4, 2020 Label: Hedonist Memphis Magnetic: StrippedReleased: February 12, 2021 Label: Hedonist Memphis Magnetic: CoversReleased: May 7, 2021 Label: Hedonist

Singles Year Single Album 2014 "I Want You" Hunter "Call My Name" 2015 "Last December" "What Christmas Means to Me" 2017 "This Christmas" "Please Come Home for Christmas" 2018 "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 2019 "I Don't Mind Waking Up (To a Love This Good)" Memphis Magnetic 2020 "Give You Up" "My Sweet December" 2021 "Lonely Christmas" 2023 "Everybody Here Wants You" Nobody's Fool "Nobody's Fool But Mine"