James Deely was born on the banks of the Potomac River, and grew up amidst  the Musical Glory Of Southern New Jersey,

Next up was Los Angeles and James’ first touring band, The Power PopRock Band the Palisades. Deely then returned home to New Jersey to form the popular shore rock band, James Deely & the Valiants which released two albums, "Beyond the Beaches" and "Set the Night On Fire" both recorded at the Legendary Shore Fire Recording studios.

James went on to tour the US and independently release six more albums, enjoying radio air play from LA to Nashville to New Jersey to Ireland and England,

In 2023, James Deely's Americana Review took to the shores of  Ireland, with a tour of the Emerald Isle.

In 2024 Deely went to Nashville and recorded  his new record "The Nashville Sessions" with Producer Doc Holiday at Sony Recording Studios and Owen Bradley's Barn.