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James was born on November 3, 1960 and joined the Clinch
Mountain Boys in March 1994 as Lead Guitarist. James grew up in
Scott County, Virginia ( near the town of Gate City, Virginia).
Since joining the Clinch Mountain Boys, he's taken on additional
duties as Road Manager and for a time was the band’s booking
agent. Before these duties, James was well-known for his
trademark "Shelton Straps" and continues to make straps
occasionally. James has seven solo projects out as well as a
collaboration with veteran guitarist George Shuffler. James also
has a book of Guitar Tablature through Mel Bay publications plus
a guitar instructional video, "Clinch Mountain Guitar". He also
has done three volumes of Ralph's Song and Memory Book which is
currently out of print. He lives in Church Hill, Tennessee with
his wife of 18 years, Greta. James owns several vintage guitars
including a 1946 Martin D-28 herringbone. The Huss & Dalton
Guitar Company in Staunton, Virginia now builds a “James A.
Shelton Signature TDR- Model” guitar and James owns number 1 of
25 that are going to be built. James was recently nominated for
“Bluegrass Instrumental Album Of The Year” for his “Half Moon
Bay” CD. |
