James Dupré, a native of Bayou Chicot, Louisiana, was named as one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Country Artists You Need to Know.” His captivating baritone voice has garnered him a substantial following through social media platforms and performances at venues and festivals across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Initially pursuing a career in meteorology and later becoming a paramedic, Dupré achieved YouTube fame in 2007, which paved the way for an invitation to perform on the popular television show “Ellen.” In 2011, he signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, embarking on a full-time music career.

In 2015, Dupré showcased his talent on NBC’s “The Voice” (Season 9), captivating audiences with his impressive four-chair turn and securing a spot on Adam Levine’s team. Following his departure from “The Voice,” Dupré released the album “Stoned to Death,” featuring two charting singles on the Billboard Indicator chart: “Hurt Good” and “Stoned to Death.”

A father of five, Dupré ventured into acting with his debut role in the film “The Price,” portraying the son of a country singer played by Randy Travis. In 2019, Randy and Mary Travis personally selected Dupré as the vocalist for “The Music of Randy Travis” tour, now known as the “More Life” tour. Alongside Randy’s original band, Dupré performs Randy’s most popular hits.

In 2020, Dupré released the album “Home and Away,” accompanied by three charting singles: “Home and Away,” “Another Love Song,” and “Painfully Pretty.” In September 2023, Dupré made his highly anticipated debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. In May 2024, James was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as the first “vocal bed” on a commercially released song. The single, “Where That Came From,” marked Randy Travis’s first new music release in over a decade and was produced utilizing artificial intelligence. This was followed by James’s first EP, “Perfect Time,” which was released in 2025.