James Bodie Davis (June 6, 1916 – April 17, 2007) was an American gospel music singer and a founder of The Dixie Hummingbirds, one of the longest-lasting and most influential groups in gospel music.

[1] In 1928, at age 12, he founded as the Sterling High School Quartet in Greenville, South Carolina, but took the present name the following year.

Highlights include singing at the 1966 Newport Folk Festival and recording with Paul Simon on his 1973 song "Loves Me Like a Rock."

The Dixie Hummingbirds cover of the Paul Simon song won a 1973 Grammy Award in the soul gospel category.

They also had a nomination in 2007 for best traditional gospel album, for Still Keeping It Real (MCG Records).