Paul James Sound

Paul James Sound is a southern gospel trio based in Columbus, Oh. They are known for their front porch style harmony, singing old time hymns as well as current singles with their own country sound. Paul and Diane Byer, and Patty Sleeper recorded their first project as a group in 2008. Since 2017, several songs have been released and charted on southern gospel radio stations across the country.  Having been friends for decades, their passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone continues today. All 3 have a strong church background and have been active in singing in their home churches, as well as with various groups before they came together. They continue to agree that singing for the Lord is all about seeing souls saved and helping saints grow closer to Him. They continue to travel to help spread Jesus' message of love, hope and restoration. They are available for churches, dinners, fairs, and other events.
 

Paul "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 the early age of 7. He came to Columbus Ohio at the end of 1981 to live and to pursue Gospel music. 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. Along with singing and playing different instruments, PJ is also a song writer and has collaborated with another song writer, Stephen Cheney on a couple of songs on their latest CD Project, "Restoration".

Diane Byer - is from Zanesville, Ohio the only native Buckeye, 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-flowing 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" and "Second Chances", just to name a couple. People love her warm personality. PJ & Diane have three children; Amber / Jonathan and Joshua along with nine grandkids; Jacy / Peary / Jazzilyn / Maylee / Joshua Jr. / Wesley / Logan / Lia / Tayslee.

Patty Sleeper - originates from Christiansburg, VA. She has been siging in church since she was a little girl, alone, and with her sisters.  Patty has a strong yet smooth country-style voice with a great vocal range. She consideres singing in church a privilage in her work for the Lord.  Before PJS origionated, Patty sang solo and has 2 single recordings. Her husband Scott and family have been members of the Southwest Freewill Baptist church since the early 90's. They have two sons, Stephen and Daniel, and their “adopted daughter”- niece Kami. Altogether they have nine grandchildren: Maylee / Joshua / Wesley / Lola / Darcy / Leo / Hollie / Tayslee / June.