About Kurt Thomas
Country Music Singer/Songwriter Kurt Thomas was a typical, average teenage guy who was a good student and always liked music. He looked forward to graduation and living the American dream in the small Georgia town he had called home since he was born.
That was until a local musician sang a song titled "Small Town" at Kurt's graduation. The performance of just a man and his guitar moved Kurt, giving him a new direction in life. With this new sense of purpose, he started learning to play the guitar as well as sing and play harmonica.
Most importantly, he started learning to craft songs that spoke to people and touched them. His favorite music soon became his greatest influence as he poured over the music and lyrical styling of such performers as Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Jim Croce, James Taylor and Elvis.
Kurt always had a great platform for writing songs that would connect with people:
"My writing comes from many different places and sources. Growing up in a small town, the hometown values of family, of love and relationships play an integral role in how I construct a song"
As his individual songwriting style started taking shape, he started to perform in public with a local band. Ironically, his first public performance was opening for the local musician that had made the life-changing impression on him. Since then, the North Georgia native has been performing in clubs, coffee houses and in private concerts.
It was at one of those performances that Lee Davis, then producer and owner of the Atlanta based label, Rogue Records, saw Kurt and was impressed by the effect Kurt had on his audience. He immediately approached Kurt about recording in his studio. The producer had this to say about his new artist:
"Kurt's songwriting ability is one of the most amazing talents I have seen in my many years in the music business..."
Their collaboration culminated with the release of Kurt's first album with indie label Rogue Records "Turn Up The Radio" on January 20, 2004. The album contains ten songs, nine of which were written by Kurt. Although Rogue Records is no longer in business, the CD is currently distributed nationwide by Compendia Music/Koch, Inc..
Whether he graces the stage with a full band or one on one accompanied only by his guitar, Kurt's songwriting talents continue to captivate audiences. It is only the beginning, too. His growing popularity is largely due to his unique voice, compelling style and the originality of the music he writes. Staying true to his nature, he is having fun, pleasing audiences and enjoying the ride.
I can't believe u won the cmt music maddness last year that's great I use to go and see u all the time with richie brown great that u won and god bless u on your career !!
i danced to one of your songs at my wedding and now i can not find the song it was on your first albume i bought it at dannys restrant when it first came out it was the one that is about daddys and doughters i would realy like to know the name of that song becouse me and my grandfather danced to that song and he pastaway last year and i would love to hear that song agin it was a realy good song if you could let me now then that would be greatly aprciated i have loved you band sice i was in school i graduated 2001 and i first herd you in 1998 thank so much for the great music
Well, hello to you!! Your comment was such a pleasant surprise!! Thank you :)
Anyway, I'd love to be there but my boys are home tonight and I won't be able to make it. I'll definitely try to make it out to see you soon. It's been too long!!!
Hey Kurt Glad to hear all the good news i have been hearing about you and your music hope all is going well for you,keep in touch and i still love your music !!!!!
Hey friend! I wanted to let you know that I just posted the title song for my debut album "Like I'm Beautiful!!" It comes out 3/09 and will be available at my online store with New Line records, on iTunes, and other selected stores. (FYI, If you like artists such as Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, Ginny Owens, Bethany Dillon, or Jewel you will probably enjoy these new tunes!) Let me know, thanks!!
