CMT Blog: Archive

If you fancy a little poker on Saturday nights, butter on your biscuit and a few scratch-off tickets, then you’re sure to enjoy country newcomer Josh Thompson’s debut single, “Beer on the Table.” Born in a small town near Milwaukee, Wis., Thompson grew up laying concrete for his father’s construction company and understands the demands of physical labor. “My work ethic is probably a big factor that shaped who I am as an artist,” he told me during an interview Monday (Feb. 8). “And that came from growing up in the concrete industry. My dad was big on making sure that I knew how to work.” Judging by his video, it’s plain to see how he spends his Friday nights and also his money -- with his buddies and some hard-earned brewsky. Sound familiar? Take a look.