“I really believe what people have said before, that God is love. For me, it's music. For you, it might be writing, or for somebody else, it might be soccer or whatever.”

American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and songwriter

Jim James, born James Edward Olliges Jr., is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead voice and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also recorded as a solo artist under his own name and as Yim Yames, releasing several solo albums. His work is closely associated with rock music, both with the band and in his solo projects.