LJ Echols

Blues Singer

Birthday February 3

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Bassfield, MS

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About

Blues, urban, and soul musical artist who is best known for his diverse musical tastes, live performances, and nominations through the Jus Blues Music Awards. He has opened for acts such as Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, and Denise LaSalle. He has over 60,000 followers on his lj_echols Instagram account where he shares family updates, touring, and his musical achievements. 

Before Fame

He moved to Dallas, Texas in August 1999 with the hopes of pursuing a solo R&B career where he ended up in the group 4- Sho Band.

Trivia

His solo career finally began in 2004 when he joined became a Southern Soul Blues Artist. His first album release in 2005 was called Well Runs Dry. He was nominated for Best New Blues Artist of the Year at the Jus Blues Music Awards in 2006 for the record. 

Family Life

He began singing gospel music in the group The Echols Family as a child in 1995, which included his father Herman Echols Sr.

Associated With

He and BB King are both blues artists known for their originality and touring work.