NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 9, 2025) – Acclaimed country artist James Dupré returns with a heartfelt reimagining of the 1990s classic “Knee Deep In a River,” originally recorded by Kathy Mattea. Written by Bob McDill, Dickey Lee, and Kenneth Jones, the track showcases Dupré’s signature vocals and a renewed emotional depth. Produced by the legendary Kyle Lehning and Jerry Douglas, this single is available everywhere today! Listen here: ffm.to/jd_kneedeep.HNG
“I was captivated by ‘Knee Deep In a River’ the moment I heard it. Originally recorded by Kathy Mattea in the 90s, this beautiful song serves as a poignant reminder of the reality that we often overlook the people closest to us. We tend to discard those who could have been our lifelines, and writers Bob McDill, Dickey Lee, and Bucky Jones skillfully convey this truth in this song. I felt it was high time to bring it back to the forefront, and my producers Kyle Lehning and Jerry Douglas delivered a fantastic job on the production.” – said James Dupré
With a renewed sense of artistic purpose and a tour spanning over 30 cities nationwide, Dupré’s music is connecting with longtime country fans and new audiences alike. As the featured vocalist on Randy Travis’s “More Life Tour”, James has been handpicked to bring Travis’s iconic catalog to life on stage, performing alongside Randy’s original band. His ability to fuse classic country storytelling with a modern edge has firmly established him as one of the most compelling and versatile voices in the genre today.
For more information about James Dupré, his music and upcoming tour dates, please visit his official website at jamesdupre.com.
Randy Travis “More Life Tour” Dates:
May 9 – Texas City, Texas – High Horse Saloon
May 10 – Arlington, Texas – Arlington Music Hall – SOLD OUT
May 11 – Branson, Mo. – Clay Cooper Theater – SOLD OUT
August 21 – Denver, Colo. – Paramount Theatre
August 23 – Cheyenne, Wyo. – Cheyenne Civic Center
August 25 – Gillette, Wyo. – CAM-PLEX Heritage Theatre
August 26 – Butte, Mont. – Mother Lode Theatre
August 27 – Missoula, Mont. – Dennison Theatre
August 28 – Boise, Idaho – Morrison Theatre
August 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Kingsbury Hall
September 18 – Peoria, Ill. – Peoria Civic Center
September 19 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Paramount Theatre
September 21 – Branson, Mo. – Clay Cooper Theater
September 26 – Hiawassee, Ga. – Dailey & Vincent Music Fest
September 27 – Dothan, Ala. – Dothan City Civic Center
October 1 – San Angelo, Texas – Murphy Hall
October 2 – Waco, Texas – Hippodrome
October 3 – San Antonio, Texas – Majestic Theatre
October 16 – Hagerstown, Md. – Maryland Theatre
October 17 – Reading, Pa. – Santander PAC
October 18 – Morristown, N.J. – Mayo Performing Arts Center
October 23 – Lexington, Ky. – Lexington Opera House
October 24 – Tiffin, Ohio – Ritz Theatre
October 25 – Roanoke, Va. – Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
November 5 – Green Bay, Wis. – Meyer Theatre
November 6 – Rochester, Minn. – Mayo Civic Center
November 7 – St. Cloud, Minn. – Paramount Center for the Arts
November 8 – Grand Forks, N.D. – Chester Frtiz Auditorium
November 13 – Roanoke Rapids, N.C. – Weldon Mills Theatre
November 14 – Maryville, Tenn. – Clayton Center for the Arts
November 20 – Binghamton, N.Y. – Forum Theatre
November 21 – Concord, N.H. – Chubb Theatre
November 22 – Orono, Maine – Collins Center for the Arts
About James Dupré
James Dupré was born and raised in Bayou Chicot, LA. He was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Country Artists You Need to Know”, and has spent a lot of time sharing his smooth baritone voice with his fans across social media platforms and at venues and festivals across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The one-time aspiring meteorologist turned paramedic became a YouTube sensation in 2007 which ultimately led to an invitation to perform on Ellen. Shortly after, he released his debut album “It’s All Happening” in 2010, which charted on Billboard. After signing a record deal with Warner Music Nashville in 2011, Dupré began performing and touring full-time. In 2015, Dupré appeared on NBC’s The Voice (Season 9) with a four chair turn, landing him a spot on Adam Levine’s team. Following his departure from The Voice, James released his sophomore album “Stoned to Death”, with two singles charting on the Billboard Indicator chart: “Hurt Good” and “Stoned to Death”. The father of five made his acting debut in the film “The Price”, playing the son of a country singer portrayed by Randy Travis. In 2019, James was handpicked by Randy and Mary Travis as vocalist for The More Life Tour. Along with Randy’s original band, James performs all of Randy’s biggest hits. James released his third studio album, “Home and Away”, in 2020 with three singles: “Home and Away”, “Another Love Song”, and “Painfully Pretty.” In September 2023, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville. In May 2024, James was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as being the first ever “vocal bed” on a commercially released song. The single, “Where That Came From”, was the first new music released by Randy Travis in over a decade, and was produced with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
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