Casey James

Jason Aldean is a perfect three-for-three in Taste of Country Showdowns. Last night his new song 'Take a Little Ride' took care of Sara Evans' new single 'Anywhere.' The laid-back lead single from his upcoming album will need plenty of support online this afternoon, and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio to topple a fourth challenger. Remember, five wins in a row gets a song to the Showdown

'Crying on a Suitcase' is one of two songs on Casey James' self-titled debut that the singer didn't help write, but the song doesn't suffer from any lack of personal connection. It's a more straightforward, mainstream country song than his previous single 'Let's Don't Call It a Night,' which leaned more toward soul or blues. James' delivery here is appropriately urgent.

On Wednesday, Texas native and 2010 'American Idol' finalist Casey James made an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to perform the lead single from his self-titled debut, which just dropped March 20. Performing 'Let's Don't Call It a Night' for the studio and television audiences, James seemed quite relaxed and natural wielding his electric guitar with his band.

Casey James' personality shines through during each song on his self-titled debut project, and not just because the lyrics are mostly ripped from his pre and post-'American Idol' life. It's his laid-back demeanor that fans find so charming. In just a few minutes, one feels like the guitar slinger from Texas has figured out how to keep pace with the world. Never too slow. Never too fast. Always on

Casey James was apparently patient while putting together his debut album after wrapping up the ninth season of 'American Idol' back in in 2010. The third-place finisher says he wouldn't trade his spot for first place on the hit show, because he was able to fly under the radar until he was ready.

Season 9 contestant Casey James came closer to winning 'American Idol' than many people realize. The Texan finished third behind Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox, but one could argue that with the release of his debut album, his future is the brightest of the three...

Casey James is releasing his self-titled debut album on March 20, and Taste of Country has your exclusive peek at one of the songs. 'Love the Way You Miss Me' is a sexy ballad that features plenty of James' velvet voice and bluesy guitar playing.

An Indiana newspaper recently included Casey James on a list of shocking eliminations from the latest season of 'American Idol.' The mistake is understandable, because while James did appear on the reality show (but on the 10th, not the 11th season), he's releasing his debut single at the same time as Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Pia Toscano.

Casey James only dabbled in country music while on then ninth season of 'American Idol' in 2010. He played a Keith Urban song, and a Shania Twain song during Shania Twain week, but was clearly more influenced by rock and blues. His time on the show was bookended by John Mayer songs, appropriate because of all the artists he covered on the show, it's Mayer that his debut song 'Let's Don't Call It a

Former 'American Idol' hopeful Casey James has forged a successful career as a country artist, but he will forever be recognized for his mane of curly blonde hair. He spoke to WYCD about how he maintains his locks, saying, "It's a little bit of grime, little bit of dirt. I turn on a cold shower, get it wet, squeeze it dry and am done for the day."