James Wallace & the Naked Light is an American folk/rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee.

The band's influences include American gospel music, Paul Simon, and The Kinks.

The group's leader, James Wallace, has toured and co-written songs with banjo player Abigail Washburn.

[1] Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes lists them as one of her favorite live acts.

[2] In 2013, they recorded a Daytrotter Session[3] and their video "To The River" was chosen as a Vimeo "Staff Pick.