Jim Chaps

A founding brother of bro-country in 2004, Jim became a treasure finder in the public domain in 2006. Discovering “‘the poem’ Concord Hymn” wasn't merely a poem, but written as lyrics to the tune of a beloved church melody - so Jim recorded it to make it part of the contemporary culture. In 2013, Jim found “Concluded” the vital, national-treasure verse written in 1861 to complete “The Star-Spangled Banner” from 1814, USA’s national Anthem. Jim enjoys guitar innovation, sports, songwriting, barbecuing, word games, fitness challenges, honoring The Lord, the outdoors, landscaping, running, hiking, bicycling and kayaking with his wife Bethany. Jim started singing his original songs at age 18, playing in Dearborn, Michigan at a local pub and at his college coffeehouse, "The Hinge" held in the 1970's inside of FairLane Manor on campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. FairLane is the home built by automotive pioneer Henry Ford.

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