James Young is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born on November 14, 1989, in Rochester, New York. Young is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the American rock band, "The Eli Young Band." The band was formed in 2000, and released their debut album in 2008. They have since released several other albums, including "Life at Best," "10,000 Towns," and "Fingerprints." Young's guitar playing is characterized by his melodic and expressive style, which blends elements of country, rock, and pop music. He has also co-written several of the band's most popular songs, including "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" and "Crazy Girl," both of which have charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In addition to his work with the Eli Young Band, Young has also released solo music, including his debut EP, "Habits of My Heart," which was released in 2015. His solo music has been praised for its introspective lyrics and catchy melodies. Young continues to perform and record music with the Eli Young Band, and is considered to be one of the most talented guitarists in the contemporary country music scene.