"I can't say I was searching for a song at all; 'AMERICAN MAN' was one of those songs that just came to me," says contemporary country singer TOM DOBSON about his debut single. "Who knows, maybe it was just the right time in my life." An upbeat, party-starting anthem built on Dobson's natural swagger and Southern Rock boogie, "American Man" is a great introduction to a fresh new voice for the country scene. His rousing firebrand of fiery roots packed NYC's Rockwood Music Hall this past Summer and he will be returning to the venue's Stage 2 on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00pm.
Recently signed to NJ-based independent label Rhyme & Reason Records, Dobson is the first country signing by this growing and buzz-heavy label. Founded in 2015, Rhyme & Reason is home to a diverse roster that includes Sweet Crude. pronoun, Red Baraat, and SNST. "After hearing 'American Man', I was hooked," says label president and founder Emmy Black. "I listened to the song on repeat for months. Then he really impressed me when I saw him live with his natural charisma and bold performance style. RARR has a pretty diverse roster and Tom takes that one step farther. When signing bands, I go with my gut. Welcoming Tom to the RARR family made perfect sense." Growing up in rural Connecticut, Dobson first fell in love with the country tradition through his music-loving parents who raised him on a catalog of music that included Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffett and especially Johnny Cash. "I appreciate Johnny Cash's rebellious tone and his ability to write a really dark or humorous song," he explains. "He never put himself in a box... He was always true to himself."With more songs written and getting his debut album ready for release in 2018, Dobson is looking forward to releasing even more music in the coming months. "My songs are the stories of my life that lead me to this point," he says. "Though I don't know when it's going to end up, I'm blessed that music has taken me on such a wonderful ride so far."
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