An Interview With Josh Thompson Over At The 9513

In Josh Thompson, working-class country has found one of the more authentic spokesman in recent history. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk.

There is no doubt about his work ethic, which was perhaps most evident in the days when he was juggling the publishing deal he earned just seven months after moving to Nashville and the concrete-pouring trade he had worked at since he was 12. He just recently launched his first album, Way Out Here that has spawned the big hit, "Beer On The Table."

I had an opportunity to interview Josh over at The 9513 this last week. You can read a snippet of the interview below and see the entire thing HERE.

KMJ: Besides the obvious fact that it’s a song on the album, is there a relevance to the title of the album, Way Out Here?

JT: I felt like it explained the album and the theme that I was going for which was my way of life. It’s not necessarily where you live or how far out in the country you live, but a set of beliefs. Some people still believe in the bible. Some people still believe in their second amendment right. Some people won’t wait for a hand-out. They’ll just get to work. That’s basically just the theme of it all.