Music Producer Neal James, Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel
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NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Neal James has been appointed and commissioned as a full Kentucky Colonel by Governor Andy Beshear in recognition of his accomplishments in music and video, his use of Kentucky locations in production work and his support and honoring our Veterans.
James is a nationally recognized songwriter and producer and a longtime Nashville musical mainstay who works weekly in the music industry. When he is not producing music or publishing he also works as a video/TV director and Songwriter.
James is a well-known video and documentary producer who has worked with music figures including Hank Cochran, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and many others. He is also described as an in-demand public speaker and singer/songwriter.
The Kentucky Colonel commission is presented by the governor for services to the community, state and nation, and is described as a title of honor awarded for noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding achievements. Colonel is the highest award to be given by the Governor of the State and is a lifetime commission.
Other Kentucky Colonels include: Bob Hope, Muhammad Ali, Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ronald Reagan, Warren Buffett, Elvis Presley and Harland Sanders. Great Company!
To learn more about Neal James and his work, visit his official website.
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ABOUT Neal James
Neal James is one of the nation's music producers and publishers with the ability to work across multiple entertainment mediums and genres who is still open to new, unique and original musical talent and songs. His work has appeared on TNN, VH-1, MTV, Entertainment Tonight, A Current Affair, major radio and others.
James is a nationally recognized songwriter and producer and a longtime Nashville musical mainstay who works weekly in the music industry. When he is not producing music or publishing he also works as a video/TV director and Songwriter.
James is a well-known video and documentary producer who has worked with music figures including Hank Cochran, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and many others. He is also described as an in-demand public speaker and singer/songwriter.
The Kentucky Colonel commission is presented by the governor for services to the community, state and nation, and is described as a title of honor awarded for noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding achievements. Colonel is the highest award to be given by the Governor of the State and is a lifetime commission.
Other Kentucky Colonels include: Bob Hope, Muhammad Ali, Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ronald Reagan, Warren Buffett, Elvis Presley and Harland Sanders. Great Company!
To learn more about Neal James and his work, visit his official website.
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ABOUT Neal James
Neal James is one of the nation's music producers and publishers with the ability to work across multiple entertainment mediums and genres who is still open to new, unique and original musical talent and songs. His work has appeared on TNN, VH-1, MTV, Entertainment Tonight, A Current Affair, major radio and others.
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