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Thompson Square, 'Just Feels Good' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:00:55 +0000

The best songs on Thompson Square's new album 'Just Feels Good' sound like a conversation between the two married lovers. Early on, their back-and-forth is light and playful. Later ballads take a more somber tone, but all that find the 'If I Didn't Have You' singers sharing lead are highlights from the duo's sophomore project.

Thompson Square Reveal How Close They Came to Giving Up

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:47 +0000

Thompson Square were going to give it one more shot and then move on to something else. The married duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson say they had one more showcase as a duo lined up, and if that didn't work out, well ... fans would never know hit songs like 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' or 'If I Didn't Have You.' Fortunately that performance led to a deal with Stoney Creek Records.

Thompson Square Involved in Bus Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Thompson Square were returning home from a show in Pembroke Pines, Fla. on Monday morning (Jan. 28) when their tour bus was blindsided just 20 minutes from home. The married duo shared the news and pictures on Twitter and Facebook. According to one tweet, the accident occurred around 5:30AM. “A woman just didnt (sic) see [...]

Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square Hospitalized?

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:00:31 +0000

Recent pictures on Thompson Square's official Twitter page had fans wondering about the health of Shawna Thompson. "Hey y'all please pray for Shawna," a tweet from Wednesday afternoon reads. An earlier tweet reveals a banged up and bruised

Sharon's Best Christmas Present This Year!

Sharon Buck — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:03:22 +0000

On Friday night, Chad had a gig with his band, Cold Blue Steel, in Tamworth, New Hampshire and since I didn't have a gig, I got to go, too!

At our home, music is everywhere, all day, every day! Chad and I have both been practicing our guitars and singing songs together. He has been practicing a special song...our song.

Who Has the Best No Shave November Beard? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:00:39 +0000

For the second straight year, the country music industry tossed their razors and shaving cream in the garbage in an effort to help the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. No Shave November raised almost $30,000 in 2011. This year, country stars like Casey James and Thompson Square's Keifer Thompson are helping the industry surpass $100,000. So, which artist has the best face fur?

Thompson Square vs. Hunter Hayes – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:58 +0000

Country duo Thompson Square needed every vote to get past Craig Campbell on the Showdown yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. A strong push at the end proved to be the difference for their new single 'If I Didn't Have You.' Today, the ballad will face off against 'Somebody's Heartbreak' by Hunter Hayes. It's a match-up of reigning ACM and CMA New Artists of the Year.

Thompson Square vs. Craig Campbell – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:19 +0000

Love and Theft's new song 'Runnin' Out of Air' runs off to the sunset today after earning retirement yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The poppy single squeezed by George Strait's new song for a fifth straight win. Two new songs square off today.

Thompson Square to Release 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?' Romance Novel

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:46 +0000

Fresh off their win for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2012 CMAs, Thompson Square‘s Keifer and Shawna Thompson are now preparing for another exciting career mark to check off their bucket list… first time authors! The duo, along with author Travis Thrasher, will release their first novel, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or [...]

Thompson Square Reveal How They Know When to Stay Away From One Another

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:30:18 +0000

Thompson Square's Shawna Thompson says when she needs a break from husband Keifer, she flashes something she calls the "stank eye." He might have gotten it -- the "stank eye," that is -- after telling Taste of Country Nights radio host Jeremy Robinson how he planned to celebrate if the duo won the Vocal Duo of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs.