PJS - Travels on a limited basis since PJ & Diane lead music at SWFW Baptist Church. PJ says; We sing in revivals, Saturday services and some Sundays when we can. If anyone is interested in good quality Southern/Country/Praise style gospel music, please feel free to contact Paul James Sound. PJ says, "We love to sing about the Lord and to see people come to salvation and to see church folks' spirits uplifted".
PJ Byer - was born and raised in Huntington, WV. He went to church at 21st Street Tabernacle in Ashland KY where he was saved at an early age. He came to Columbus Ohio to live and to pursue Gospel music at the end of 1981. He has played/sang gospel music for over 30 years for the Liberty Gospel Singers, Peaceful Valley Singers and the Mast Brothers. He has served at three different churches as music/song/worship leader and is currently at Southwest Free Will Baptist Church in Columbus Ohio. He wrote 9 songs on their first project, "My Heart's Desire" and 2 songs off their latest CD, "Peace Came Down".
Diane Byer - is from Zanesville Ohio and has played piano and sang since she was a child. She has been with the Lordsmen from WV, The Maxwell Family, The Cordray's, (when she met Paul James), Peaceful Valley Singers, and the Mast Brothers. She plays the piano with a beautiful-smooth sound that goes straight to your heart. She mostly sings harmony with the group but does a fantastic job on several songs including, "That Sounds Like Home to Me". People love her warm personality. PJ & Diane have three children; Amber / Jonathan and Joshua along with three grandkids; Jacy / Peary and Jazzilyn.
Patty Sleeper - Originates from Christiansburg, VA. She has been a member of SWFW Baptist church since the early 90's. She is married to Scott Sleeper and they have two sons, Stephen and Daniel. Patty has a very strong but yet smooth country-style voice with great vocal range. She has sang in church since she was a little girl by herself and with her sisters. she has a solo project and has been part of Paul James Sound for the last 3 plus years. PJS is glad to have Patty as member in their trio.