James Russell Witter, born November 2, 1964 in Canada, is a singer-songwriter known for his contributions to country and Christian music. Witter began performing at a young age, honing his skills by playing evenings at a piano bar called Snuggles in Hamilton, Ontario. His breakthrough came in 1990 when one of his demos caught the attention of a Sony Music Canada executive, leading to his signing with FRE Records. His debut album Jim Witter was released in 1993 and featured several top 10 hits on the Canadian country singles chart, including "Everything and More" and "Distant Drum". In 1994, he received a Juno nomination for Best New Solo Artist. Witter signed with Curb Records in 1999, releasing his second album All My Life. His third album, Forgiveness, was released in 2003 and received a nomination at the 2004 GMA Dove Awards for Album of the Year.
