Kenny James is one of the most sought after entertainers around the globe. He debuted at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York at the age of nine, and began his professional career during his senior year in high school performing in his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut. After moving to Los Angeles in the 80’s Kenny was hired as the lead singer of the group The Hues Corporation known for their #1 smash hit “Rock The Boat. He toured extensively with the group throughout the world.
As a solo performer Kenny has performed on television shows including The Gong Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, The Rick Dees Show, You Write The Songs and The Merv Griffin Show. Kenny is best known to television audiences for his amazing 13 consecutive winning appearances on the hit syndicated show Star Search, for which he won the grand prize for Male Vocalist.
Kenny went on to record and perform with saxophone great Tom Scott on his award winning album “Target” for Atlantic records. Kenny’s versatility as a singer, songwriter and actor has taken him to venues around the world as a featured artist at Radio City Music Hall, The Roxy Theater, The Tropicana, and the Las Vegas Hilton… opening for Joan Rivers and Don Rickles.
Kenny is currently headlining on Royal Caribbean’s 21 ship fleet taking him literally around the world.