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James Tealy is a songwriter, recording artist and worship leader living in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Belmont University’s Music Business program, James has been a featured speaker/panelist for Gospel Music's Seminar in the Rockies, GMA Immerse, Write About Jesus, and the Unlimited Worship Conference. James has also provided song critiques and contest judging for GMA, WAJ, and Belmont University’s showcase series. As a songwriter, Tealy's list of cuts includes songs recorded by Matt Papa, Abandon, Michael Olson, Kari Jobe, Adam Levy, MeInMotion, Alvin Slaughter, Heather Waters, Imperials, Mark Lowry, Rob Blackledge and more. James’ songs have also been featured on TV shows like “One Tree Hill” and the “The Ghost Whisperer.” In the summer of 2009 Tealy signed with Centricity Music and continues writing for a diverse group of country, pop and gospel artists.

As a recording artist, James Tealy has released 5 projects in the last 6 years and maintains a busy travel schedule of concerts, worship leadership, and teaching. ChristianityToday.com called James “a truly creative talent with inventive alternative pop that's intelligently crafted both musically and lyrically.” Christian Single magazine called James “a songwriter with substance and style…one of those singer/songwriters who skips right past the pretension and writes sturdy pop tunes that tug at your heart.”

In 2011 James Tealy joined with band mates David Myers and Markus Huber to form the band "The Citizens Oath." On September 13, 2011, James Tealy and The Citizens Oath independently released the album "Only Love."