Morgan James, a Juilliard-trained singer, actress, songwriter, and recording artist based in New York City, has garnered praise for her bone-deep feel for classic soul music. Her impressive career includes co-producing and starring in an all-female concept recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" titled "She Is Risen," as well as independently releasing albums like "Memphis Magnetic" and "A Very Magnetic Christmas," recorded in analog tape in Memphis, Tennessee. With viral hits on Postmodern Jukebox and her own YouTube channel, James' music videos have amassed over 260 million views.

In addition to her solo work, James has been a part of original Broadway productions such as "The Addams Family," "Wonderland," "Godspell," and "Motown: The Musical," and has appeared as a guest in Kristin Chenoweth's "For The Girls." Her versatility is further demonstrated through full album covers of the Beatles' "White Album" and Joni Mitchell's "Blue," as well as two full-length albums with Epic Records: "Hunter" and "Morgan James Live," a tribute to Nina Simone. The Huffington Post hailed James as the "Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year" for her album "Reckless Abandon," solidifying her status as a rising star in the music industry.