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Jim James (born James Olliges) is American vocalist for the Kentucky-based rock band, My Morning Jacket. As the singer, frontman, producer, and lead songwriter for My Morning Jacket, James has been instrumental in defining the sound of the band, in particular on their critically acclaimed Z, which he co-produced with John Leckie. James cites the Muppet Show as one of his biggest musical influences. In early 2005, James was featured on the Bright Eyes album I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and on two tracks off of the M. Ward album Transistor Radio. Most recently he was featured on M. Ward's album Post-War and Bobby Bare, Jr.'s The Longest Meow. James was given an "Esky" for best songwriter in Esquire's 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue. James typically plays rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, and occasional lead guitar on My Morning Jacket songs.
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