James Michael Floyd is Associate Professor and Music Librarian at Hardin-Simmons University, Texas. With Avery T. Sharp, he is also the author of Church and Worship Music in the United States: A Research and Information Guide.

Avery T. Sharp was formerly Music Librarian and Professor of Music at Baylor University. With James Michael Floyd, he is also the author of Church and Worship Music in the United States: A Research and Information Guide.