Paul Thorn is an American singer known for blending alternative country and blues, born on July 13, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Thorn's musical breakthrough came when Miles Copeland discovered Thorn performing at a local pizza shop in Tupelo, Mississippi, leading to the debut album Hammer and Nail (1997) under A&M Records. Thorn left A&M and self-released thirteen more albums, including Pimps and Preachers (2010), which debuted at Number 83 on the Billboard 200 chart. Thorn toured extensively as an opening act for notable musicians such as Sting, John Prine, and Bonnie Raitt. In 2018, Thorn released Don't Let the Devil Ride (2018), which peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. Other notable releases include the album What the Hell Is Goin' On? (2012).
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