Josh Thompson releases new single
Thompson teamed up with Kendell Marvel and Rodney Clawson to pen the song, which offers an introspective look at how growing up can sometimes draw people back to the places and things they once turned away from.
"For me, the point of this song is to be able to look back and see how you've grown and where you're going," said Thompson. "It's part of finding that line where you go, 'OK, it's time to get my life together.' I've definitely had moments like that in my life, and think my fans will be able to relate to that."
Thompson is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his RCA Nashville disc for which he wrote every song. He is currently out with headliner Luke Bryan for "CMT On Tour." The 20-city tour concludes this weekend with stops in Southaven, Miss. (Nov. 17), Auburn, Ala. (Nov. 18) and Monroe, La. (Nov. 19).
Thompson's debut, "Way Out Here," debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart. Thompson wrote or co-wrote all 10 tracks including hits Won't Be Lonely Long, Way Out Here and Beer On The Table.
More news for Josh Thompson
- 07/11/14: Thompson's "Wanted Me Gone" goes to video
- 03/04/14: Thompson releases video
- 07/25/13: Thompson serves up "Cold Beer"
- 07/17/12: Thompson splits from RCA
- 01/25/12: Josh Thompson sets tour
- 03/24/11: Thompson visits TV
- 11/12/10: Thompson, Wesley, Smith visit Texas
- 02/22/10: Josh Thompson goes home again
CD reviews for Josh Thompson
Back in 2010, Josh Thompson was introduced to country music audiences with his debut, "Way Out Here," which blended rock music with traditional country elements to create a sound as comfortable in a honky tonk as on the radio waves. Guys like Jamey Johnson and Eric Church were taking a similar sound to the charts. But as is common in the fickle world of country record labels, Thompson's follow-up became a label casualty, something talked about, but never heard. ...
Josh Thompson's sophomore release, "Turn It Up" is his first on Toby Keith's Show Dog label. It seems to be a good match because both artists are cut from the same cloth. Thompson is also known as a champion of the everyman. Turns out they both have the same tendency to go over the top. Thompson excessively showcases the blue collar lifestyle the way Keith champions patriotism.
In fact, eight of the 10 tracks involve drinking, some with unsubtle titles like "Drink, ...
On his debut, Josh Thompson shows he is capable of writing songs in his own voice even while sometimes bowing to the wishes of Nashville radio programmers. On his hit, Beer on the Table, Thompson sings of being a hard working everyman who breaks his back all week for the chance to blow off steam with some brews on the weekend. Throw in some banjo laced electric guitar hooks and a sing-along friendly chorus, and you have a radio ready country/pop song.
In contrast, You Ain't Seen Country Yet ...
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