Billy Bob Thornton's Country Music Debut

0:00On April 20th, Billy Bob Thorn is jumping into country songwriting, teaming up with his buddy of 35 years, Mark Colley, both from the show. Landman. They kicked it off with a track called Midland After Midnight, recorded by Flatland Cavalry for the soundtrack. Turns out, Thorn's got a knack for it, even though he grew up on rock and roll. Now he's cranked out around 18 to 20 country tunes, with most already recorded or lined up for albums. Freshfield's country scene is buzzing, and all these artists want to collaborate with him. It's a fresh pivot for the actor, who's always dabbled in music, but never like this. Thorn's surprise at his own talent has folks talking. He admits it's new territory, but the old school vibe he's channeling reminds people of classic country greats. Fans of the genre are digging how he's bridging Hollywood and music city without chasing trends. On the Landman soundtrack, he and Colley co-wrote five songs, featuring big names like Parker McCollum, Dwight Yokem, and Ronnie Dunn.

1:01These tracks capture that gritty, traditional sound, steering clear of today's polished hits. Thornton's proving he's more than an actor these days, blending his worlds into something real and raw. Keep an ear out for his cuts dropping soon. That's your update from Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.