James Blair:  

J. D. Blair is Proud founding member of the National Percussion Fraternity, Mu Phi Sigma, Inc., J. D. Blair’s credo boils down to this: Groove and praise to God. And, for forty plus years, that’s exactly what he has done. His work reaches across all musical genres, which began in church. Because he lived a large part of his life in the South, it was inevitable that country music would eventually come calling – and it did. J. D. has played with some of the biggest names in country music, including Wynonna Judd, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, and one of the most renowned names in music history, Shania Twain. Along with a host of video and worldwide TV appearances, J. D. has received many awards for his accomplishments, including Drum! Magazine’s 2000 Country Drummer of the Year. He also has been awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Spring 2011 saw J. D. Blair and Victor Wooten out as a duo promoting their 2 Minds, 1 Groove Tour in Europe. There were also dates joining J. D. with Celtic sensation Natalie MacMaster. The Groove Regulator has released his fourth new project called "2012?". Vix Records, LLC is the home of this project. He is currently in Las Vegas, fulfilling his drumming duties for Shania Twain. She has a two year residency at Caesar's Palace. PARTIAL ARTIST DISCOGRAPHY Yolanda Adams, Eddie “Spanky” Alford, Sam “Shake” Anderson, India.Arie, Larry Carlton, Bootsy Collins, George Duke, First Call, Tommy Emmanuel, Anthony Gomes, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Paul Jackson, Jr., Erin Leahy, Wynonna Judd, Phil Keaggy, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, Yo-Yo Ma, Natalie MacMaster, Donnie McClurkin, Point Of Grace, Donna McElroy, Point Of Grace, Mike Stern, Take 6, Takana, Shane Theriot, Shania Twain, Kirk Whalum, BeBe and CeCe Winans, and Victor Wooten. VIDEO CREDITS “Fake ID” - Big and Rich "Holiday On Ice" - Natalie MacMaster “UP!” Chicago Live – Shania Twain “Not Just A Pretty Face” – Shania Twain “Come On Over” – Shania Twain “Honey I’m Home” - Shania Twain “Open Praise” – Madison Mission Ma...Expand for more