If you want to know Josh Thompson, just listen to the lyrics of his music. Thompson showcases his undeniable gift for writing with songs like the anthemic “Way Out Here,” or the unapologetic “Blame It On Waylon,” and on his upcoming projects, the “aw, shucks” admittance of “Same Ol’ Plain Ol’ Me,” the nod to his humble background, “Daddy Had A Beer,” and the breathtakingly poignant “I Like To Believe In That.”

While he may have picked up a guitar a little later than most, his natural talent was apparent. Josh made the move to Nashville in January 2005 and by August, he had signed his first publishing deal. One of the first songs he wrote, “Church Pews Or Bar Stools,” became a Jason Aldean cut.

Thompson may have made the move to Nashville to become a full-time songwriter, but he quickly realized a record deal was in his sights after gaining some momentum in Music City. He explains, “It was four years and one day after moving to Nashville that I got offered a record deal, so in my first four years in the city, I landed a publishing deal, lost a publishing deal, sold my truck, got a van, got a band together, started doing over 100 dates a year, got another publishing deal, got my first cut and got offered a record deal.” Inactive as of 2/1/18