Sam James
Keynote Speaker: Musician; Former Contestant on "The Voice"
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Sam James Biography
Sam James is a singer-songwriter with a unique blend of pop, folk, soul, and hip-hop influences. Critics have described his sound as John Mayer meets Mumford and Sons with huge urban drums. Growing up in a home where his father dedicated an entire room to Bob Dylan, Sam grew up surrounded by music. At an early age, dealing with his parents’ divorce, he became fascinated with learning instruments and writing songs. He used to lock himself in his room for hours practicing and eventually taught himself how to play guitar, piano, banjo, bass, and mandolin.
Using his music as his escape, Sam played at every local bar and venue in his small town, performing anywhere he could even if it meant playing for little monetary gain for six to eight hours a day, six days a week. He would cover artists who he felt had a major influence on him such as Bob Dylan, James Taylor, John Mayer and Sam Cooke. He also used these gigs as a mechanism to polish his skills which helped to make him the incredible performer that he is today.
His talents eventually landed him as a contestant on season three of the NBC hit TV show “The Voice” as a member of Adam Levine’s team. The national audience took notice too, spurring Sam’s iTunes single of “Imagine” to the No.11 spot on the Rock chart. Although he did not make it to the end of the show and feeling as though the show had not captured the true essence of his music, Sam was more determined than ever to show the world not only who he was as an artist but also the embodiment of his sound. Having no money of his own, Sam was forced to borrowed money from friends and family, and boarded a plane to LA to work with a producer friend he knew from Massachusetts. Halfway into recording his project, the guys knew they were onto something special. This sparked a bidding war with publishing companies. In the end, Sam decided to sign with BMG Chrysalis and then went back in the studio to finalize his project.
The day Sam completed his album, his publisher introduced his manager and Akon. Within hours of Akon hearing the music, he recognized that he had come in contact with something truly extraordinary, and at 5 AM requested Sam’s lawyer contact. Akon offered Sam a recording deal with his label Kon Live, and Sam agreed to sign with Akon.
Sam has opened up concerts for Gavin Degraw, Third Eye Blind, Emblem3, Chuck Berry and many more. He has performed the national anthem for an HBO boxing championship fight as well as varieties of charity events including; National Cancer Survivors Day, Boston Strong, and USO tours for the troops.
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What topics does Sam James speak about?
Sam James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
Where does Sam James travel from?
Sam James generally travels from Worcester, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sam James?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sam James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sam James for your next private or corporate function.
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Sam James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sam James for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sam James generally travels from Worcester, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Lodge of The Moody Blues, The Band of Heathens and William DuVall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam James for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Sam James to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sam James for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sam James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sam James or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sam James for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sam James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sam James, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sam James speak about?
Sam James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Where does Sam James travel from?
Sam James generally travels from Worcester, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sam James?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sam James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sam James for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sam James or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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