About James
North Carolinian James Dunn’s catalog of songs is marked by powerful lyrics about the road of life, not only from his perspective, but also through the eyes of others. His ability to weave story and personal experience into song and make a connection with fans has been at the heart of Dunn’s songwriting and performing career and song since his debut EP, “Lonely American Dream” in 2006. His new record, “The Bed We Made” is the follow up to 2008’s “The Long Ride Home”, which was critically praised in the US and Europe, landing his album on the Americana Music Charts for over 2 months. In addition, his music has been featured on ESPN, TNT, A&E, FOX and used by the NCAA & NHL.
Music
Videos
TV/Film
Paramount Pictures “Gemini Man” featured “Cards on the Table” from “The Long Ride Home” (2019)
NBC Television "Parenthood" - featured "Oak Tree" from "The Long Ride Home" (2011)
TNT Television "Rizzoli & Isles" - featured "Oak Tree" from "The Long Ride Home" (2011)
A&E Television "Dog The Bounty Hunter" - featured 'Roots' from 'The Bed We Made' ( 2010)
ESPN "Mort Goes To Camp" NFL Preseason Preview - featured 'Circle on My Map' from 'The Bed We Made' (2010)
NHL Carolina Hurricanes - featured "Keeping Score" from 'The Bed We Made' (2010)
A&E Television "Dog The Bounty Hunter" - featured 'Till The Sun Comes Up' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2009)
TNT "Saving Grace" - featured 'Cards on The Table' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2009)
ESPN "SEC & Big East Football" - featured 'Fading Fire' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2008, 2009, 2010)
NHL Carolina Hurricanes - featured 'The Long Ride Home' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2008, 2009, 2010)
N.C. State University Football & Basketball - featured 'Fading Fire' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2008, 2009)
FOX Sports - featured 'Till The Sun Comes Up' & 'Old Woman' from 'The Long Ride Home' on Best Damn
Sports Show and JT The Brick Show
HeroBox (Military Non-Profit) - featured 'Find My Way' from 'The Long Ride Home' in promotional campaign (2008, 2009)
CMT "Music City Madness" featured 'Oak Tree' from 'The Long Ride Home' (2008)
CMT "Music City Madness" featured 'Lonely American Dream' from 'Lonely American Dream' (2006)
GAC "Edge of Country" featured 'Lonely American Dream' from 'Lonely American Dream' (2006, 2007)