Artists:James Collins

A fan of pop music, James Collins discovered his passion for, and developed particular skills for writing original lyrics from personal experiences in his early 20s. This passion continued while he trained as an actor. He has been successful in writing and co-writing hit songs with his songwriting partner Dave Pickell for such artists as Carol Medina, The Nylons, Gavin Hope, Jason Allan, Melissa Manchester, Canadian boy band V.I.P., Sherrie Lea and American Idol finalists Vanessa Olivarez and Jon Peter Lewis. Collins independently promotes the songs he writes and records to radio stations as well as those written and recorded by many other artists he has worked with. His own songs are beginning to make their way on-to radio play lists and music charts in the U.S. and Europe. In 2001 Collins and his songwriting partner Dave Pickell independently released I Wanna Write A Song (for Celine Dion)…and other goofy greats, a CD that featured songs performed by Collins and a number of guest artists. It included the charted Top 40 hit singles "I Wish You Were Here," "Do You Mind If We Talk About Bill," and the title track. The Messenger, to be released in April 2006, is Collins’ debut CD as vocalist and songwriter.

As a professional actor, Collins has successfully worked landed roles in television and film. He was cast in the role of Father in Canadian rock band Nickelback’s award-winning music video, for the hit single Too Bad. He has appeared in a number of successful television series’ including: This Is Wonderland, Queer As Folk, Mutant X, Doc, Leap Years, Due South and Kids in the Hall. He also appeared on screen in Triggermen, Lakefront and Palais Royale.