“RUN FOR IT” Will Thompson

Celebrated Texas-based country singer shines as an interpreter with buoyant new take on future holiday classic cut with Santa in Cabo

Growing up in a military family that served in Japan, Mississippi and Florida, Thom was exposed to several different genres of music that influenced his songwriting and musical style. As a kid, Thom’s father had an old reel to reel player and a collection of albums from legendary artists such as BB King, Elvis Presley, The Four Tops and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It was those old reel to reel tapes that sparked Thom’s interest in music at a very young age and, as a result, they became the foundation for his own musical journey.

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ABOUT RICK MONROE & THE HITMEN: World-class entertainers Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have no desire to trace the trail of every trend. Instead, they serve up a “poly-jam-orous” recipe they call “Blue Jean Rock”--artistically organic, and spiced with heavy blend of their musical influences to reflect country sensibilities with a rock and roll beat. For fans, it fits like a favorite pair of jeans that never goes out of style—it’s both comfortable and classic. As a result, the group has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists, from Queensrӱche and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Dwight Yoakam and Eric Church (just to name a few). Monroe has performed in every U.S. state and 17 countries, including performances for the USO, AFE, played in Vietnam for VOA (Voice of America), and former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev. Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have built a solid legion of fans across the globe and recently surpassed 4.5 MILLION logged views on YouTube and over 1.6 MILLION captured streams without the benefit of ever appearing on a core editorial playlist. MORE ABOUT RICK: Rick grew up in a variety of places–California, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, even England, and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage. Now based in Nashville, Monroe believes GYPSY SOUL shows the kind of diversity he can offer as an artist. He says, “I’m not so linear in my approach to music; I’m more diversified. My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music. But my home base will always be Country because it’s not just about the hype of an idea; it’s based on songs.” Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material–but Rick promises that it will all be quality. If his chart success is any indication, it’s clear Monroe knows what folks want to hear–and he’s eager to give them exactly that. Website: www.rickmonroe.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rickmonroeofficial Instagram: www.instagram.com/rickmonroe Twitter: www.twitter.com/rickmonroe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67VBNCfGT2EPGiViUNcJS3

So happy to share the “Born to Rodeo” video with you! The action footage is from the 2023 NHSRA Finals in Gillette, WY and a Southeastern Professional Rodeo Association in Baker, FL. We filmed the rest at the Baker Area Recreation Association Inc. Thanks to Scott Kearney, Brandon Stidham, Brandon Alan Perdue, Kevin Almodovar, David Reddick, Bryson Barbour, Hayden and Jennifer Oliver, and of course Levi Kearney, Micah Kearney, and Annabelle Kearney. Directed and Produced by Beck Graben of 44 Studios in collaboration with Devin Scheer of Acentric Rodeo + All Digital Photography. Song written by: Casey Kearney, Micah Kearney Produced by: Doug Kahan