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Dakota Reasoner Dakota William Reasoner is a Musician, filmaker, author and Minister. He is most famous for being the lead singer, and one of five co-founders of the Christian Springfield, Mo based group, The JIMS. Reasoner has also been known for created popular inspiring "youtube" videos, and as the writer of a popular DC Comics "Nightwing" series. Reasoner lives in Corpus Christi, Tx and is currently retired from the JIMS and from Comic book writing, but continues a filmmaking Ministry based out of Abundant Life Church in Joplin, Mo.

Early Life Dakota Reasoner was born in Joplin, Mo in January of 1995. His father was a truck driver and his mother's occupation at that time is unknown. (Both parents are deceased and Reasoner has never stated their names). At a young age he started a Filmmaking Ministry within his home church called Abundant Life TV, and the Ministry still exists today, the CEO is Jarrett Berry and is nationally recognized for their popular Youtube videos and extraordinary amount of contribution to other Ministries. Dakota graduated from Joplin High School in 2013 with a low GPA, then went on to join Go Ministries in Shreveport, LA where he stayed for two years. During that time, he became the lead guitar player for a Christian Rock band called "Thought Process" that was formed within the ministry. However, the band broke-up after the four members each left Shreveport and returned to their hometowns. After leaving Shreveport and moving back to Joplin, he enrolled in Missouri Southern State University and majored in TV Productions and Education. During this time he Married his long-time Girlfriend, Megan Sparks, and the two had four children together, including an adopted son.

The JIMS During his time at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo, Reasoner was in Springfield, Mo at a local Church as a guest speaker. During that time he was introduced Sam Johnson, who was the drummer for the church's worship band. Johnson, Reasoner, Johnson's twin sister (Samantha Johnson), and two childhood friends of the twins (Darren Hensley and Brandon O'Fallon) formed a five-piece band named The JIMS (Jesus Is My Savior) Also known as "The JIMS Band", "JIMS Band 5", and simply "JIMS". The group has released four full-length studio albums, all of which charting in the Billboard top 25, and have gained International attention during their eight year run. The JIMS are known as one of the most diverse sounding performances of the 21st Century and has been voted the Greatest Live Show band by Rolling Stone magazine. The JIMS made VH1's 100 Greatest Bands of all time at number 37. Also making Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Bands of all time at 54. "The JIMS: Under Construction", their debut Album (although that Album and "Timewarp" were released at the same time, "Under Construction" was mostly recorded and finished first.) peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200, and stayed there for several weeks. "Under Construction" was also the Number 1 alternative Rock album of the year. The JIMS are known for covering a number of different songs, and in fact have recorded more covers than originals. The JIMS have covered over 300 different songs.

"The JIMS: Under Construction" and "Timewarp" Under Construction is the Debut album of the JIMS. It consists of 14 original JIMS songs and two covers, including "Here Comes The Sun" from The Beatles, and "Hey Ya" from Outkast. Three singles from the Album became #1 Hits, one after being re-released post "Rebel Music" when the band gained more influence. The album consists of a more light sounding tune compared to other JIMS Albums, and centers around the vocals of Reasoner and Samantha Johnson. The two often time both sing in many of their songs. The album's sound is comparable to Say Anything or NeverShoutNever, but is more traditional and a completely different vocal style.