Like many Nashvillians, singer/songwriter James Tealy is a multi-tasker. When he’s not writing songs for a diverse crop of local talent, Tealy integrates his deeply personal insights on life, love and faith into his own material—most recently on his latest release, Redeeming the Days. In an industry where style typically triumphs over substance, singer/songwriter James Tealy’s music is a refreshing exception to the rule. Not only are the songs from Redeeming the Days deeply personal and heartfelt, but Tealy has a knack for writing about deeper things with the panache of a pop music craftsman. Back in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit Tealy’s hometown of New Orleans, his perspective on just about everything changed, especially concerning what’s really important in life—and what isn’t. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tealy tried to write but it was still too early to honestly process his emotions. Weeks later while doing some interviews for a Katrina Relief Project, the poignant, poetic lyrics to “Permanent” surfaced. Read more at jamestealy.com.