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James Branam is an American-born writer and musician who has made the Czech Republic his home for decades. He was born and raised in the U.S. state of Indiana and graduated from Oregon State University. He is an accomplished singer-songwriter, particularly in the country, folk, and blues music genres. In the 1990s, he became involved in the Czech country music scene, recording original songs that garnered attention. His work was featured on Czech compilation albums of country hits, placing him among well-known local artists. For instance, Branam’s songs appeared on the Country Koktejl (Country Cocktail) series, a collection showcasing “classic country hits… served by Czech country legends,” where his name is listed alongside veteran Czech country musicians. Branam also collaborated with Eduard Parma Jr. (formerly of Apollobeat with Petr Spálený) on such recordings as Neverending Rain, This City’s Magic, and Life on the Road, all of which were co-written and sung by Branam.