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Josh Thompson Is Ready To Throw Down On The Country Throwdown Tour

May 182012

Josh Thompson will be hitting the road this weekend as part of the Country Throwdown tour — and Josh says he’s really jazzed about the tour because not only is he looking forward to playing for the fans, he also gets to be part of a show with friends like Justin Moore and Sunny Sweeney, as well as one of Josh’s musical heroes, Gary Allan.

“I’m on the Throwdown tour with my B.F.F. Justin Moore and Gary Allan, which I’m super, super pumped up about ’cause I’ve…he’s probably been my biggest modern country influence, ever. I mean, since Smoke Rings in the Dark came out. And Sunny Sweeney’s gonna be on there — love her, too. There’s gonna be a couple other acts. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be a blast.”

Thompson says that when you get the right group of people together, big tours like Country Throwdown can be a great time off-stage as well as on. “There is time to hang out with everybody on those big tours, if you make it. It can turn into one gigantic party, you know, backstage, but that comes with that comfort ability level. Like, Justin and I have known each other, his band and my band have known each other for a while. We’ve been out…I mean, so there’s that, you know, that camaraderie there. I mean, I’ve known Sunny for a while, and her band and our band and everybody’s band really gets along, so this tour I’m really lookin’ forward to. The only person that I don’t know that well is Gary. But hopefully, this summer’ll fix it.”

The tour kicks off today, Friday, May 18th, in Gulfport, Mississippi! For tour dates and a complete line-up of artists, also including Rodney Atkins, Eric Paslay, and more, check out the official tour website at CountryThrowdown.com.

Josh is on the radio now with his cool, slice-of-life single, “Comin’ Around,” the first great track from his upcoming sophomore album. Keep up with Josh anytime at JoshThompsonOfficial.com.

Josh Thompson Heads To Nashville On The “Change Is Comin’ Tour” & Will Livestream His Show For Fans

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Mar 142012

RCA singer/songwriter Josh Thompson’s Jagermeister Presents Change Is Comin’ Tour will make a stop in Nashville this Thursday night at the Exit/In. This will be the Wisconsin native’s first full band headlining show in his now home of Nashville. Thompson has also partnered with Livestream to stream the show live for fans starting at 8:30 PM CT. To watch the show on Livestream on Thursday 3/15, please click HERE.

The tour kicked off the last month and will continue to hit a slew of clubs across the country through April. The next stop is Lakeland, FL on 3/17.

Thompson recently released “Comin’ Around” as the lead single from his second studio album, due out this summer. 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. The song is the first track from Thompson’s upcoming sophomore release, CHANGE.

For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.joshthompsonofficial.com.

Josh Thompson’s New Video “Comin’ Around”

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Feb 202012

Check out Josh Thompson’s new video “Comin’ Around,” which is the debut single off Thompson’s sophomore album. “Comin’ Around” is already at country radio, and will be on Josh’s studio album, CHANGE, due out later this year.

Josh Thompson Announces His ‘Change Is Comin’ Tour

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Jan 252012

RCA singer/songwriter Josh Thompson’s CHANGE IS COMIN’ Tour will kick off on Feb. 3 in Charlotte, NC. The relentless road warrior will roll into 2012 with a slew of club dates to share new music from his upcoming sophomore release, 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!”

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

Thompson recently released “Comin’ Around” as the lead single from his second studio album, due out this summer. 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 more information, visit: www.joshthompsonofficial.com.

Josh Thompson Talks Christmas Gifts & Shopping

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Dec 192011

The holidays may come with their share of head-scratching shopping dilemmas, but when it comes to Josh Thompson’s family and friends, Josh says he’s an easy guy to shop for — and as for being the shopper himself, sometimes gift cards are the way to go, but generally, Josh says he’s pretty good at choosing the right present.

Josh says he thinks he’s a good gift-giver. “I think I am. I mean, I bought my sister a iPod last year — one of those iPods that…iPod touch — and she’s been playin’ Words with Friends for…the last year non-stop. She’s got carpal tunnel now, so she loves, like she just loves that gift, so I feel like I hit that one on the head. But like, I have nieces now, and like, they’re like 12, 14, 16, and it’s hard to buy for a girl in her teens, I feel like, so gift cards are probably the best way. That way they can just go get whatever they want, their size, it’s fine.”

Thompson says he’s easy to shop for — and also happens to answer the age-old question of boxers vs briefs. “I’m easy. Gimme some socks, gimme some boxers, some flannels always work, or just, like, a gift card to Bass Pro Shop. It’s all…it all works.”

For the Josh Thompson fan in your life — and who shouldn’t be? — Josh’s cool new song, “Comin’ Around” just released as a digital single! It’s an awesome way to stuff the virtual stocking — or help load a musical holiday gift! Find it at your favorite digital music store, and right HERE, on iTunes. “Comin’ Around” is also one of the hottest new songs hitting radio playlists this week — be listening for it!

Keep up with all the latest on Josh at JoshThompsonOfficial.com, and don’t miss a beat with holiday tweets, with Josh on Twitter @TheJoshThompson.

Josh Thompson “Dances” To Country Dance 2 For Wii

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Nov 282011

So is Josh Thompson a dancing machine? Well, we’re not quite sure about that, but we do know he’s excited about having a song included on Country Dance 2, the country dance video game sequel, released earlier this month for Wii. Along with the Josh hit, “Won’t Be Lonely Long,” the game features 31 songs in all, including tracks from Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and a bunch more.

Josh says he’s happy to have a song featured on the new Country Dance 2 for Wii, “I know, how about that? Everybody go out and get Country Dance one and Country Dance 2 for Christmas. It’s great exercise for the children, and they get to listen to some good country music, get ‘em away from all that hip-hop, and they get to, you know, kind of enjoy family time and learn how to dance. It’s quite an all-inclusive gift, really.” Even Thompson has danced to Country Dance 2!! “Of course I’m a dancer! Um, no, but I do have the first country line…I mean, I had to plug it in and just see what it was, and you know, see what that dance they did, so I did that. Yes, I danced to it, in my living room at three in the morning, but that’s fine.”

Country Dance 2 for Wii is now available. With the holiday’s coming, this will make a perfect gift under the tree or in a stocking!

Also be sure to check out Josh’s cool new single, “Comin’ Around”, you can hear it right now on his website, JoshThompsonOfficial.com.

CountryMusicRocks.net & Country Artists Wishing You A “Happy Thanksgiving”

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Nov 232011

CountryMusicRocks.net and some of your favorite Country Artists are wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Take a listen to Kellie Pickler, Casey James, Jerrod Niemann, Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Ronnie Dunn, Wade Bowen, Brent Anderson, Jake Owen, Sara Evans, Ronnie Dunn, Love And Theft, Carrie Underwood & Josh Thompson wish YOU a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Luke Bryan Wraps One Of The Most Successful CMT Tours In Ten-Year History

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Nov 222011

Luke Bryan wrapped his first major headlining tour over the weekend – “CMT ON TOUR: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines” – performing in 22 cities with opening acts Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and CMT’s New Superstar winner Matt Mason. The 2011 tour has become one of the most successful to date.

“This year, we witnessed one of the most successful tours in the now 10-year history of CMT ON TOUR, with Luke playing to packed houses every night,” said Leslie Fram, senior vice president of music strategy, CMT. “He is an undeniable talent and over-delivered on his promise to entertain, evident by watching the crowd dance and sing along to every song.”

To get a glimpse of behind the scenes action on the tour as well as Luke performing his current smash hit single “I Don’t Want This Night To End” from his Capitol Records Nashville album tailgates& tanlines, watch here.

Luke’s confident and lively performances were heralded by concert promoters alike throughout its run.

Todd Boltin of Variety Attractions said, “(With) each show I’ve watched, Luke’s confidence seems to grow stronger and stronger. He is connecting with the crowd the way Garth used to in the early 90′s. I watched the crowd break a sweat singing and dancing along with him.”

“America, meet Country’s next Superstar… his name is Luke Bryan!,” exclaimed Don Kronberg of NitelLite. “He delivered a live show that looked like it took years to create…he’s ready to shoot right to the top.”

Connie Hunt of The Arena in Corbin, Kentucky shared, “I have to say with 20 years in this business I was blown away by Luke Bryan!! It caught me off guard; his live show is just incredible!! He did not stop the energy level from the time he hit the stage and he had the crowd in the palm of his hand and kept them on their feet! The screaming reminded me of old Beatles performance footage. He is the talk of the town as he has wowed everyone including me. I don’t write many quotes, if ever, about watching an artist perform but to borrow a line from Mark Knopfler (song) ‘this young man’s future’s so bright he’s definitely gonna have to wear shades.’”

During a two-week break of the CMT ON TOUR, Luke took his “Farm Tour” to six cities and played for over 42,000 fans, raising funds for local college scholarships in each of the cities he performed.

2011 was the tenth-annual CMT ON TOUR which launched in 2002 and has featured superstars Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Keith Urban. The 2011 CMT ON TOUR was produced by Lindsay Bertelli of Reach, LLC.

Keep up to date with Luke by visiting his official website, www.LukeBryan.com.