B Thomas

B.Thomas is a Norwegian solo country artist, from Narvik in the north part of Norway. He is a well established singer and entertainer. September 2007, "True Blue Cowboy" The album contains 4 new songs never before released, one of these songs, “Tonight Im Leaving” was written by himself and composed and co-written by the much talented musician Tony West from B.Thomas hometown Narvik. 3 songs is pretty much unknown songs that have been demoed or performed by the songwriters and others. One of these songs, “Did I open My Eyes” was recorded as a demo with Garth Brooks in 1989, the same week as he got his first record deal. He never recorded this song for any album. The song was written by Nashville producer Lonnie Ratliff, composed and co-written by Tom Mitchell and Larry Forney. 3 songs on this album are cover versions. From Garth Brooks (2 songs) and Clint Black (1 song). The album is a mix between traditional country music and contemporary or more modern style country. 2 of these songs can be classified as country with a little taste of Pop. The new album was recorded in Nashville TN in August 2007 and produced by the legendary producer Lonnie Ratliff, who has produced with artists as Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks (demo), Shawn Camp, Stephanie Davis, (earlyer background singer for Garth Brooks), Erin Hay, Joni Compretta, Brent Mcathey, Bengt Pedersen and more artists. The Album is Mastered by Eric Conn at Independent Mastering in Nashville, one of the best in business, who has worked with many of the brand names in country music. DISCOGRAPHY: April 15 2006: the single "Callin Baton Rouge" was released in a very limited edition. This cd can be special ordered throug the official websites. 28 of April 2006: He released a cd album with cover material from his favorite country stars. CD Album 2007 / 2008 “True Blue Cowboy” The album is a mix between traditional country music and contemporary or more modern style country. The Album contains 7 New / unknown songs and 3 cover versions. The new album was recorded in Nashville TN in August 2007 and produced by the legendary producer Lonnie Ratliff.

Live performances / Shows. Love to be on the stage.

His influences are: Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, George Strait, and other country boys who have the same musicial style.

The Producer, Engineers and Musicians in Nashville, Behind The Album "True Blue Cowboy". Musicians: Guitars: Vaughn Lofstead Bass: Dow Tomlin Drums: Steve Holland Keyboards: Rodger Morris Steel Guitar / Dobro: Perly Curtis Fiddle / Mandolin: David Russel Lead Vocals: B.Thomas Harmony Vocals: Larry Marrs (one of the best harmony singers out there) Producer: Lonnie Ratliff Studio Engineer: Vaughn Lofstead (recording and mixing) Recorded in Smokehouse Recording Studio, Nashville TN. Mastered By: Eric Conn at Independent Mastering, Nashville. Published & Released by Redneck Records, Narvik Norway The live band "Redneck Cowboys": (B.Thomas & Redneck Cowboys) B.Thomas, lead vocals Geir-Eirik Hansen (Gary Nash), aqoustic guitar, background vocals Bjorn Nygaard, electric guitars, slide Lars Petter Rishaug, bass guitar, background vocals Ronny Olsen, Drums Extra: (For hiring, as needed) Harry Johansen (Dirty Harry) -:), Steel guitar Ricky Nordmark, electric guitars / slide