Ford Thurston’s foundational background as an amazing country blues guitarist has served him in his writing, recording, and performing endeavors in funk, pop, and rock. It has been a journey marked by smashing regional success, critical acclaim, and loyal eclectic fans. After an intense period of personal and creative growth, a new dawn breaks for this dynamic artist. In his self titled project, Ford Thurston reemerges with new vibrancy, musical maturity, and a country flair that draws influences from the best of his well- rounded past. Ford Thurston combines down-home, aw shucks sensibility with a twist of sincere sentimentality on a bed of music that instantly encourages the listener to ponder whether this is country, rock or pop. With his new release, Ford Thurston has gained local and regional recognition as and up-and-coming force to be reckoned with. His dynamic heart-felt style has lead to opening performances for such acts as Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Travis Tritt and Lonestar. This rising star is earning radio play in and out of traditional country venues. This fresh offering is sure to continue to garner the attention of hungry and ambitious radio programmers and will have critics using terms like reinvented and inimitable to describe that which defies description. The antithesis of cerebral, these inward-reaching, organic and infectious songs are 100% radio, film, and TV show ready. Its melody that’s shakeable and music that speaks to the heart. Off the beaten path, but squarely on the map. Ford Thurston is as much an homage to country’s heart and the roots of the blues as it is the very definition of popular music’s future.