Jason James’ New Album “Cut The Chain” Available Now!
Cut The Chain is Jason James’ third full-length studio album, released by Heart of Texas Records and distributed through Smith Music. The record is available now for purchase and streaming on all major digital platforms. Featuring 10 self-penned songs, Cut The Chain is a traditional country album built around steel guitar, honky tonk arrangements, and themes of heartache, cheating, and lost love.
Where can you buy or stream Cut The Chain?
Cut The Chain is available worldwide through every major digital storefront and streaming service. Listeners can purchase or stream the album directly at smithmusic.ffm.to/662582138719, which routes to individual platform links. Heart of Texas Records handles the release, with distribution managed under an agreement with Smith Music. Additional release details are posted at thejasonjamesband.com and heartoftexasrecords.com.
What songs are on Cut The Chain?
Cut The Chain contains 10 tracks, all written by Jason James. The title track opens the album and was performed by James on The Malpass Brothers Show on RFD-TV. The track list leans on classic country subject matter — cheating songs, drinking songs, and breakup ballads — arranged in a sequence that moves from the title cut through to a closing standard-style heartbreak number.
| # | Track |
|---|---|
| 01 | Cut The Chain |
| 02 | Another Day In A Nightmare |
| 03 | One More Cry |
| 04 | Honky Tonks In Mind |
| 05 | A Heart When It Cries |
| 06 | As Long As I Have You To Hold |
| 07 | To Have Loved And Lost |
| 08 | She’s Gone Again |
| 09 | Tonight I’m Steppin’ Out |
| 10 | I Can’t Get Used To Gettin’ Over You |
Who played on Cut The Chain?
Jason James recorded Cut The Chain with producer John Evans, a longtime collaborator, backed by a session lineup drawn from Nashville’s traditional country and bluegrass circles. Bassist Dave Roe and bluegrass musician Ronnie Bowman both died before the album was completed. Steel guitarist Steve Hinson and guitarist Kenny Vaughan also appear on the record.
| Musician | Role |
|---|---|
| John Evans | Producer |
| Dave Roe | Bass |
| Steve Hinson | Steel guitar |
| Kenny Vaughan | Guitar |
| Ronnie Bowman | Bluegrass vocals and instrumentation |
Why did Cut The Chain take so long to release?
Jason James began recording Cut The Chain in 2022, but production stalled after a combination of personal difficulties and funding shortfalls. James later connected with Heart of Texas Records founder Tracy Pitcox, which gave him the resources to return to Nashville and finish the project. After bassist Dave Roe died unexpectedly, James completed the album at Roe’s studio in his memory.
Who is Jason James?
Jason James is a traditional country singer and songwriter from Texas City, Texas, whose career motto is “Livin’, Writin’, Singin’.” James built his reputation performing in Texas honky tonks and dance halls before releasing his debut album. He is known for self-penned material, a distinctive baritone vocal style, and a catalog rooted in classic country structure rather than contemporary Nashville production.
What albums has Jason James released?
Jason James has released three full-length albums across roughly a decade. His 2015 self-titled debut carried 13 original songs and drew critical attention for its production lineup. Seems Like Tears Ago followed and established James among traditional country’s stronger songwriters. Cut The Chain is his third record and the first released through Heart of Texas Records.
| Album | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jason James | Debut; 13 original songs |
| Seems Like Tears Ago | Second full-length release |
| Cut The Chain | Third album; Heart of Texas Records, 10 self-penned tracks |
Where else can you hear Jason James perform?
Jason James performs regularly through his Live from the Lost Highway series, which has built a following among fans of classic country songwriting. James also appeared on The Malpass Brothers Show on RFD-TV performing the single “Cut The Chain.” Tour dates and performance announcements are posted at thejasonjamesband.com.
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