C.M. James
Visionary Entrepreneur, Author, Publisher &
Label Founder
From Books to Beats: The Relentless Rise of a Creative Journey
C.M. James is a Kansas City-born, Nashville-based force; entrepreneur, bestselling author, publishing mentor, and founder of C.M. Jaye Music.
From launching a virtual assistant company before the pandemic to publishing over a dozen books in under two years, James transformed grief into grit, building a cross-industry legacy that blends literature, business, and genre-bending music.
With every venture, he’s not just writing stories—he’s rewriting the blueprint.
Learn more CM James
at cmjames.com.
3 Shots
(The Drink-A-Long Song)
A soulful toast to the summer and to the good times ahead.
3 Shots (The Drink-Along-Song. The first-ever single by C.M. James — author, entrepreneur, and founder of C.M. Jaye Music. Written and produced by James, this track blends raw country soul with a shot-glass full of rebel roots.
CM Jaye Music - Side B
The other side of the label
Side B is our raw, rap-leaning imprint; built for hustle, pressure, and precision. It lives alongside the main CM Jaye Music label (country-soul, story-first) but runs a different lane with the same standards. Check out what’s to come from the other side soon. New artists to Side B arriving in 2026.
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Check out the Press Release