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February 11th, 2026

Life, Love & Music: Preston James Interview

  1. Life, Love & Music: Preston James Interview Judy Rodman 33:54

In this episode, you’ll get to know Preston James, rising star, southern country rocker, gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist on the precipice of the big time. I became his vocal coach when he was 15 years old getting ready for an American Idol audition. He went on to reach the national TV levels of both A.M. and The Voice. The first time he opened for someone at the Grand Ole Opry as a relatively unknown teenager, he received several standing ovations. Now at the ripe old age of 25 he’s a mesmerizing performer and songwriter signed to Warner Chappell with a trove of brilliant original material to record. Listen up as he shares his stories pursuing life, love, and making music. Easy to love, stay tuned for the life-changing update on him at the end of the interview.

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Judy Rodman Vocal Coach

I'm an award-winning vocal coach, recording artist, live performer, public speaker, published author, songwriter, musician, studio producer, blogger, podcaster and vocal consultant with over 50 years of success in the music and voice industry.

As vocal coach online globally, I help develop, maximize and protect voices of singers & speakers who seek to make the world better with their messages and artistic influence. My students and recording clients have appeared on The Today Show, Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres, The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, Grammys, CMA, ACM & MTV Awards Shows, New York Times Best Seller list. They include major and indie recording artists and labels, artist development companies, touring and studio background singers, national public speakers, radio & TV personnel, teachers and voiceover actors.

My career credits include being voted ‘Best Vocal Coach' by Nashville Music Pros, 'Vocal Coach in Residence' by TC Helicon's VoiceCouncil Magazine, #1 and other top-10 Billboard singles as artist on MTM Records, winner of Billboard's and ACM's 'New Female Vocalist' award, BMI 'Million Air' award.

I'm a published author with several vocal training packages on disc and as online video courses. My blog and podcast ‘All Things Vocal’ have received over 2 million views and plays.

With thousands of studio credits, I produce country, pop, rock, singer/songwriter and r&b projects, working in the studio online and in-person. I also specialize as vocal producer on teams headed by other studio producers, and create arrangements and sing background vocals.
Member of SAG-AFTRA, BMI, AFM Local 257, ACM, NATS, I'm based in Nashville, Tennessee.