CMT News

American Idol finalist Casey James' self-titled debut album will be released on March 20 by 19 Recordings Limited/BNA Records. The project's first single is "Let's Don't Call It a Night." James, who co-wrote nine of the album's 11 tracks, appeared on the ninth season of American Idol. After signing with the label in 2010, the Texas native has toured with Sugarland and performed on the Grand Ole Opry. His musical influences include Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Raitt and ZZ Top, as well as '70s rock, blues and country.