Judy James –
Singer of Western Music
Originally from Hamilton, TX
Graduated from McMurry University in Abilene
Taught Choir for 30 year, the last 25 in Weatherford, TX
Began singing Western music in 1995, in schools, communities and events on the weekends while teaching.
Retired from public education in 1999
Began singing from Montana to Texas and Missouri to Arizona after retiring.
Began as a radio DJ in 1997.  Cowboy Jubilee is now heard streaming on judyjames.com - Saturday mornings from 7:30 - 9:30 and
Cowboy Jubilee Gospel Hour is heard on judyjames.com on Sunday mornings from 7:30 - 8:30.

Awards -
IWMA DJ of the Year for four years and finalist most of the other years.
Academy of Western Artists Female Western Singer of the Year - 2021

CDs -
Cowboy Jubilee
The Gift of the Cowboy
Beneath These Western Skies
My God and I
Christmas in My Home Town
Beautiful Texas
Because of Him

Books
Western Wisdom – An Educator’s Guide for Teachers
Parker County Legends: Trail Bosses and Wild Hosses (true story of Oliver and Charles Goodnight)

Talents: DJ - Radio - Music, DJ - Radio - Poetry, Singer, Songwriter

Awards:

• 2018 Curly Musgrave Silver Buckle Award
• 2017 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year
• 2016 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year
• 2015 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year
• 2013 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year

Nominations:

• 2021 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year Nominee
• 2019 Radio DJ / Radio Program of the Year Nominee