Cut The Chain - Jason james

In 2022 Jason James began work on his third record at the studio of acclaimed bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Vern Gosdin, Jerry Reed), who also played on Jason's debut album. Together, James, Evans, and Roe assembled an A-team, a true who's who of country music musicians, many of whom are legends. Players such as steel guitarist Steve Hinson (Randy Travis, George Jones), who also played on Jason's first record, were brought in, along with Cousin Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart) on guitar and baritone. Four songs were recorded, with plans to resume the project a few months later. However, personal challenges for James and funding issues stalled the sessions.

Determined to move forward, James reached out to country music label owner and promoter Tracy Pitcox. Pitcox owns Heart of Texas Records in Brady. A friendship quickly formed, and Tracy expressed interest in working with James. With funding secured once again, plans were made for Jason to return to Nashville to complete the record.

Tragically, during the hiatus, bassist and studio owner Dave Roe passed away unexpectedly. Other studios were suggested, but James insisted on finishing the record at Dave's studio in his memory. When James and the band returned - along with the same core players - they discovered that the knobs, levels, and microphone settings on the mixing boards had been virtually untouched for nearly two years. It was as if they had only stepped out for a short lunch break.

The album, Cut The Chain, was finally completed and released in 2026.

1. Cut The Chain
2. Another Day In A Nightmare
3. One More Cry
4. Honky Tonks In Mind
5. A Heart When It Cries
6. As long As I Have You Hold
7. To Have Loved And Lost
8. She's Gone Again
9. Tonight I'm Steppin' Out
10. I Can't Get Used To Gettin' Over You