One Year After Larysa Jaye's Passing, C.M. James Continues Her Legacy Through C.M. Jaye Music

James continues her legacy through C.M. Jaye Music and upcoming album 'Don't Label Me.'

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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One year after the passing of Nashville singer-songwriter Larysa Jaye, her older brother, entrepreneur, author, producer and now artist C.M. James is continuing her legacy through his independent Nashville record label C.M. Jaye Music. James is preparing the release of his upcoming cross-genre album, "Don't Label Me: I Am A Label. What's A Genre?" which reflects the same boundary-breaking spirit that defined Jaye's music.

Why it matters

As Nashville continues to evolve as a hub for independent artists and new creative voices, emerging labels like C.M. Jaye Music are helping redefine what the next generation of the city's music industry can look like. The label's storytelling-driven approach and willingness to blend genres beyond traditional industry boundaries represents an extension of the creative vision that Larysa Jaye championed.

The details

C.M. Jaye Music released Jaye's first posthumous single, 'No Other Face,' in 2025 to honor the artistry she had been sharing with audiences across Nashville and throughout the independent music world. Now, C.M. James is stepping forward with his own music project, the upcoming album 'Don't Label Me,' which reflects a storytelling approach that blends multiple musical influences, including hip-hop, country, soul and spoken narrative elements.

  • Larysa Jaye passed away in December 2024.
  • C.M. Jaye Music released Jaye's first posthumous single, 'No Other Face,' in 2025.
  • C.M. James is preparing to release his upcoming album 'Don't Label Me' in 2026.

The players

Larysa Jaye

A beloved Nashville singer-songwriter who was widely remembered for her soulful songwriting and unique blend of country, blues and soul influences.

C.M. James

The older brother of Larysa Jaye, an entrepreneur, author, producer and now artist who is continuing his sister's legacy through his independent Nashville record label C.M. Jaye Music.

C.M. Jaye Music

An independent Nashville record label founded by C.M. James that is helping redefine what the next generation of the city's music industry can look like with its storytelling-driven approach and willingness to blend genres beyond traditional industry boundaries.

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What they’re saying

“Saying 'I am a label' isn't arrogance. It's self-awareness. The only label you can put on me is a little bit of everything, and that's exactly what this album represents.”

— C.M. James, Founder / Artist / Producer, C.M. Jaye Music (EINPresswire.com)

“Larysa always believed music shouldn't be boxed into one category. She believed in telling stories through sound. This album and everything we're building through C.M. Jaye Music continues that belief.”

— C.M. James, Founder / Artist / Producer, C.M. Jaye Music (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

C.M. Jaye Music will begin the rollout of C.M. James' album 'Don't Label Me' with the release of the single 'Hey Karla' in the coming months.

The takeaway

The story of Larysa Jaye and the work now emerging through C.M. Jaye Music reflects the enduring impact of artists whose influence continues long after the final note, as the label works to support diverse voices and storytelling-driven music projects that cross traditional genre boundaries.