Paul Thorn

Paul Thorn is a Mississippi-born singer-songwriter and storyteller who’s carved out a unique niche blending blues, rock, gospel, and down-home humor. Hailing from Tupelo (yes, Elvis’s hometown), Thorn’s life reads like a Southern novel: he grew up the son of a Pentecostal preacher, briefly pursued a pro boxing career, and worked in a furniture factory before launching his music journey in the 1990s. His gritty, soulful voice and sharply observational lyrics—often peppered with self-deprecating wit—reflect his hardscrabble upbringing and knack for finding redemption in life’s messier corners.

Thorn’s catalog, including recent tracks like “Tough Times Don’t Last” and the gospel-infused “Don’t Let the Devil Ride,” showcases his ability to balance humor and heartache. A dynamic live performer, he’s built a loyal fanbase with his “everyman” charm and relatable tales of love, struggle, and small-town life. His 2018 album *Don’t Let the Devil Ride* even cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, proving that Thorn’s mix of swampy grooves and wisdom-packed storytelling still hits hard. Whether he’s singing about redemption or rocking a juke joint anthem, Paul Thorn remains one of Americana’s most authentically Southern voices.

Genres

Americana

Roots Rock

Red Dirt

Alt Country

Texas Country

Singer-songwriter

Rock

Soul

Blues

Country

Gospel

Alternative Country

Southern Rock

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Latest Release

Geraldine & Ricky

Paul Thorn

Single - Released January 24, 2025