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Josh Thompson Signs With Show Dog-Universal

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:34:49 +0000

Congratulations to Josh Thompson and the team at Show Dog-Universal! They announced earlier this week that Josh has been signed to Toby Keith‘s label. The country music singer split ways with his home of three years at Sony Music Nashville earlier this year. While there’s no news yet on a new single or album with his new label, we’re sure he’ll be hard at work soon! It’s an exclusive recording contract with the label, who currently has a roster of Toby, Jessie James, Trace Adkins, J.T. Hodges, and Rose Falcon.

Josh’s new website is currently under construction. His last single released with Sony was “Comin’ Around.”

Josh Thompson’s Bus Involved in Accident

Lydia Picknell — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:19:02 +0000

Country artist Josh Thompson‘s tour bus was involved in an accident before his show Sunday night. His bus hit the guardrail on an Arkansas highway on his way to the show. No one was injured in the accident, and he still managed to make it on time to his show.

Josh shared the news on Twitter, saying:

“Was involved in a small bus accident this morning, everyone’s ok and we’re on a new not so broken bus headed to Little Rock.”

Josh’s bus is the latest of multiple bus incidents in 2012 with country artists. Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Joe Diffie, and Chris Young‘s buses have all caught on fire; while Bucky Covington and Justin Moore‘s buses have been involved in accidents.

Josh Thompson Splits With RCA Nashville

Lydia Picknell — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:44:38 +0000

Country music singer Josh Thompson has officially parted ways with RCA Nashville. He was signed to sister label Columbia Nashville but was moved to the RCA branch of Sony Music Nashville when the label underwent some restructuring earlier this year. He released his debut album “Way Out Here” on Columbia in 2010, which produced hit singles “Beer On The Table” and “Won’t Be Lonely Long.” Josh was to release his sophomore album “Change” on the label later this year, but his lead single “Comin’ Around” was pulled from radio before his exit from the label.

This was his last Twitter update on his album:

Bout to hit the studio. Lookin for someone who can play the spoons

— Josh Thompson (@TheJoshThompson) July 16, 2012

Josh is the second artist to leave from the Sony Music Nashville branches this month; Kellie Pickler announced her split from the label and opened up about it in a recent interview.

Josh was announced as the NRA Country Artist of the Month for July earlier this month.

Josh Thompson Named NRA Country Artist of Month

Lydia Picknell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:11:30 +0000

Singer-songwriter Josh Thompson has been named the July NRA Country Artist of the Month for his support of the brave men and women overseas serving the United States and his love of the great outdoors. His strong beliefs and love of family and outdoor life joins previous NRA Country Artists of the Month Sunny Sweeney, Craig Morgan, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Brice, and Montgomery Gentry for the title.

“Before I moved to Nashville, I took a wilderness course where I lived entirely off the land for 9 months. During that time I gained a deep appreciation for our beautiful land and freedom in this country. I’m eternally grateful to those who fight to protect that freedom every day. When I’m not making music, my favorite place to be is way out in the country surrounded by open fields, blue skies and fresh air. I am Josh Thompson and I am NRA Country.”

As part of his NRA Country promotion, Josh is giving fans a special behind-the-scenes look at Josh at his NRA Country photoshoot, on his bus, and on the road. Fans can also enter to win a Josh prize pack including Two tickets to the public concert of their choice, two meet-and-greet passes, a t-shirt, photo and CD sampler of his music! To enter to win, and to see the behind-the-scenes footage, visit nracountry.com/this-is.

Each month a new artist will be highlighted by NRA Country. Who do you want to see as the next Artist of the Month?

Rodney Atkins Gives Back

Jennifer Swirsky — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:59:40 +0000

Country megastar, Rodney Atkins, will host the “2nd Annual Music City Gives Back” benefit concert on Tuesday, June 5th, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The show, which begins at 5:00pm, will feature an all-star lineup, including Clint Black, Thompson Square, Lee Brice, Josh Thompson, Jana Kramer, The Farm, Mallary Hope, and The Willis Clan. With the help of sponsors Wrangler, Cricket Wireless, Carl Black Chevrolet, and GAC, fans will be able to enjoy a night of great music at no cost and have the opportunity to contribute to the American Red Cross. Donations may be made on-site.

“Last year was such a great experience to close down Broadway and to raise money and awareness for the American Red Cross we decided to do it again. This is an organization that helps so many people in all of our communities and they need support not just when disaster strikes. Looking forward to getting out there and working with Wrangler Western Wear and Cricket’s Muve Music to raise awareness and party with everyone in Music City,” said Atkins.

If you would like to participate in this event, but are unable to attend, you can stream the concert by visiting Wrangler’s Facebook page.

Hank Williams Jr. Announces “Take Back America Tour”

Ted Efron — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Bocephus is heading back on the road. Be warned: don’t expect it to be a tight-lipped trip.

Hank Williams Jr. has been pretty quiet in the months following his controversial comments about President Obama that got his “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” removed from ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” But fans should be hearing plenty about it on his tour. We’re told he’ll be playing new material that was written within weeks of his 2011 controversial remarks.

Along with the new material, he’ll also be playing fan favorites. With 20 gold albums, six platinum albums, 13 chart-topping albums, and ten #1 singles, how could he not? “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Dixie on My Mind,” and the already mentioned “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” are expected to be on the playlist.

Speaking of rowdy friends, Bocephus has some big ones joining him on the road. Jamey Johnson, Chris Young, Josh Thompson, George Thorogood and 38 Special to will join him on select dates. We have the current tour dates listed below:

3/03/12 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

3/04/12 – Plant City, FL – Florida Strawberry Festival

4/06/12 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (w/ 38 Special)

4/07/12 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre (w/ 38 Special)

4/13/12 – Duluth, GA – The Arena at Gwinnett Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)

4/14/12 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)

4/27/12 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center (w/ Josh Thompson and Jamey Johnson)

5/11/12 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)

5/12/12 – Dayton, OH – Nutter Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)

5/18/12 – Bossier City, LA – Centurylink Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)

5/19/12 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena (w/ Jamey Johnson)

7/27/12 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days (w/ Chris Young)

8/04/12 – Davenport, IA – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

8/16/12 – Louisville, KY – Kentucky State Fair, Freedom Hall (w/ George Thorogood)

8/17/12 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair, Grandstand (w/ George Thorogood)

8/18/12 – Sedalia, MO – Missouri State Fairground (w/ George Thorogood)

Ticket information, on-sale dates, and fan club promotions will be available at www.hankjr.com.

NRA Country Volume 1 Now Available!

Jessica Crans — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:32:32 +0000

Fresh off the press is This is NRA Country Volume 1, a unique project featuring various country artists such as Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, and many others. The artists on this album compilation sing songs that speak about what NRA Country is all about, including support of our U.S. military, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. The CD is available now exclusively through nracountry.com and can be purchased at this LINK.

Tracklisting:

1. Justin Moore “This is NRA Country”

2. Hank Williams Jr. “A Country Boy Can Survive”

3. Montgomery Gentry “My Town”

4. Rodney Atkins “Cleaning This Gun”

5. Trace Adkins “More Of Us”

6. Craig Morgan “I’m Country”

7. Charlie Daniels “In America”

8. Josh Thompson “Way Out Here”

9. John Rich “Shutting Detroit Down”

10. Lee Brice “She Ain’t Right”

11. Rhett Akins & Dallas Davidson “Opening Day”

2012 Country Throwdown Tour Announces Lineup

Jessica Crans — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:43:42 +0000

4 FINI Inc. announced today the star-studded line-up for its highly popular Country Throwdown Tour. The third-annual, outdoor amphitheater trek will feature an impressive lineup that will deliver energy-packed, exhilarating performances to eager country fans in 20 cities.

Joining headliner Gary Allan, recording artists Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, and Sunny Sweeney round out the high-profile lineup for the nationwide country music tour that will kick off in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 18 and run through July 8. Special guests on many tour stops, Rodney Atkins (June 1-30) and Justin Moore (May 18-27) will join the roster of superstars and newcomers for the ultimate country music experience.

Gary Allan, country’s modern day outlaw, has won over legions of fans with his signature blend of rugged vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. With more than seven million chart-topping albums sold and nearly a dozen Top 10 hits to his credit, Allan sets the tone for what promises to be a dynamic concert event in each and every tour city.

“I’ve always been a fan of the Warped Tour, so I thought it was great when they came up with the concept of doing a country version of it with the Throwdown Tour. I’m excited to be a part of it this year, and I look forward to working with Kevin, Sarah and everyone involved with the tour,” says Allan. “My band and crew can’t wait to take this experience to our fans and we look forward to making new fans along the way. We’re hoping this is the best Throwdown Tour yet.”

“I had the privilege of playing shows with each of these incredible artists with the exception of Eric Paslay, but a few weeks ago he and I got to hang out in East Tennessee–talking and fishing,” Atkins said. “I can’t wait to be a part of this tour. Every artist brings something awesome and different to the show. It’s gonna be a blast!”

Tour co-founder and co-producer, Kevin Lyman says “This tour continues to put some of the finest established artists front and center with their loyal fans, and we are thrilled to be celebrating our third year. The lineup of up-and-coming talent brings an exciting dimension to the festivities, and we look forward to sharing more information about the Bluebird Cafe Stage in the coming weeks.”

The only tour of its kind in the world of country music, Country Throwdown Tour 2012 brings together top-selling artists with talented, emerging singer-songwriters in a festival environment where fans enjoy a constant stream of music on multiple stages all day long.

“As we roll into our third summer of Country Throwdown, the team has been working hard to put together a can’t-miss package for true country fans, and we’re excited to work with some of country music’s greatest acts,” said tour co-founder and co-producer, Sarah Baer. “We know the party that Gary, Justin and Rodney bring to the show, and the up-and-coming acts like Sunny Sweeney and Eric Paslay are sure to have fans coming early and staying late.”

In addition to the performances on two main stages, the Bluebird Cafe Stage will spotlight the talents of emerging singer-songwriters as they perform intimate “in the round” sets throughout the day along with nightly performances during main stage set changes. Artists for the much-anticipated Bluebird Cafe Stage will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We’re proud to continue our relationship with the Bluebird Cafe and some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters,” adds Baer. “Bringing the magic that used to only be captured at this small, iconic venue to all the Throwdown cities is a real treat, and we’re especially thankful for the many people in the music community who have been supportive of trying something new and have helped us give developing artists a home on the tour scene.”

In addition to top-notch music, Country Throwdown 2012 offers eager fans a full concourse of lifestyle attractions and vendors at an affordable ticket price. Doors to each venue open at 3 p.m., and the entertainment continues until 11 p.m.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW in select cities. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.countrythrowdown.com.

Confirmed Dates:

5/18-Gulfport, MS @ Jones Park
5/26-Gilford, NH @ Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion
5/27-Bangor, ME @ Waterfront Park
6/1-Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
6/2-Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion
6/3-Anderson, IN @ Hoosier Park Casino
6/13-Glen Allen, VA @ Innsbrook Pavilion
6/14-N. Lawrence, OH @ Clay’s Park Amphitheatre
6/15-Danville, VA @ Carrington Pavilion
6/16-Washington, PA @ CONSOL Energy Park
6/17-Syracuse, NY @ Empire Court
6/22-Sioux Falls, SD @ W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds
6/23-Rockford, IL @ Davis Park / Metro Center
6/28-TBD
6/29-Marion, IL @ Rent One Park
6/30-Bridgeview, IL @ Toyota Park
7/1-Norfolk, NE @ DeVent Center
7/6-TBD
7/7-TBD
7/8-TBD

More details will be announced soon at www.countrythrowdown.com, so stay tuned!

Josh Thompson Bringing A Little “Change” On Tour

Lydia Picknell — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:21:00 +0000

RCA singer-songwriter Josh Thompson will be kicking off a brand new headlining tour next month. His “Change Is Comin’” tour launches February 3rd, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The road warrior will roll out 2012 with club dates to help share the new music from his upcoming sophomore album “Change.”

“The road definitely feels like home to me,” says Thompson. “I tour as much as I possible can. If I have a day off, I feel guilty. I’m so excited to share this new music with my fans…I hope they love it as much as I do. Come out and party with us!”

Josh recently released his new lead single “Comin’ Around” from the upcoming record. His new album will be out sometime this summer.

See the full list of tour dates below:

CHANGE IS COMIN’ TOUR DATES

2/3 Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s

2/4 Greenville, SC – Blind Horse Saloon

2/8 Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live

2/9 Uncasville, CT – Wolf Den

2/10 Bethleham, PA – Musikfest Café

2/11 Portland, ME – Asylum

2/16 Columbia, SC – Jillian’s

2/17 Milledgeville, GA – Cowboy Bills

2/18 Sebring, FL – Highlands

3/10 West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre

3/16 Jacksonville, FL – Landing

3/17 Lakeland, FL – Boots N Buckles Saloon

3/24 Quincy, IL – Morrison Theatre

3/29 Flagstaff, AZ – Museum Club

3/30 Mesa, AZ – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill

3/31 San Miguel, CA – The Ranch

4/4 San Jose, CA – Graduate

4/5 Davis, CA – Davis Graduate

4/6 Ridgecrest, CA – Tommy T’s

4/13 Chicago, IL – Joe’s Bar

4/14 Detroit, MI – McMorran Auditorium

4/21 Dixon, IL – Dixon Theatre

Josh Thompson Is “Comin’ Around”

Lydia Picknell — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:38:34 +0000

Josh Thompson is getting ready to release the debut single from his second album on RCA Records, due out next year. The single, titled “Comin’ Around,” is a co-write by Josh with Kendell Marvel and Rodney Clawson about growing up and wanting to go back to the place you came from. The track was just sent out to country radio, and fans can start requesting it right now!

“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,” says Josh. “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.”

Josh is currently in the studio doing a few last minute touches to his upcoming album, due out early 2012. He wrote every song on the record. He’s currently out on the road with Luke Bryan, with the 20-city tour coming to a close this weekend.