Gayla James was born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida. She is the 2025 Gospel Choice Music Award Urban Inspirational Artist of the Year. Nominated for Gospel Image Award Artist of the Year for her new Album "Heart N Soul".Nominated for South Florida Contemporary Artist of the Year. Her music speaks to the soul and inspires the spirit.

15 music projects and 4 CD projects independently Composed all of her songs Music heard nationwide on all major platforms Shared the stage with many icons of gospel and secular music Performed on Dr. Bobby Jones' Gospel Presents twice Featured in numerous magazines 2026 Black Rose Award Winner

Nominated for 2026 Florida Gospel Music Awards - Female Artist Of The Year

2026 TGMEA - (National Female Soloist Artist of The Year) &(National In ...