Paul Thorn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Thorn
Occupation	Gospel Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 13, 1964(1964-07-13)
Age	60
Birthplace	Kenosha
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Cancer

Paul Thorn Biography

Paul Thorn is one of the most popular and richest Gospel Singer who was born on July 13, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. Southern blues, rock, and gospel singer-songwriter recognized for his varied musical styles. He is well-known for his collaboration on behalf of A&M Records and Perpetual Obscurity Records and the recordings “Don’t Let the Devil Ride” and “A Long Way from Tupelo”.

He has performed with his band as an opener for many artists like He has toured as an opening act for multiple artists including Jeff Beck, John Prine, and Huey Lewis and the News., John Prine, and Huey Lewis and the News.

In 1997, while performing at a singer-songwriters night at a local pizza shop (Vanelli’s), Roger Sovine representing BMI overheard Thorn and was impressed with his singing and song writing ability. He asked Thorn if he had his permission to share his name with other record companies in Nashville. A couple weeks later, Thorn called vOz Vanelli (owner of Vanelli’s) and mentioned that several record companies were coming to Tupelo to hear him perform. Thorn asked if he could come and play at Vanelli’s which vOz agreed to. After hearing Thorn perform, Wyatt Easterling (an associate of Miles Copeland III) brought Thorn to Nashville and within thirty days, Thorn opened for Sting. Thorn was subsequently signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer & Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen more albums, all self-released and self-produced with his writing and production partner, Billy Maddox.

Thorn’s 2010 album Pimps and Preachers debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard 200 chart, his highest chart position to date. His 2012 album What the Hell Is Going On was the 12th Most Played Album of 2012 on the Americana Music Association Year-End Chart. What the Hell Is Going On was Thorn’s first album to feature the songwriting of other artists and the second record of his to debut on the Billboard Top 100 during its first week of release.

The family was from Kenosha, Wisconsin but was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Paul Thorn Net Worth

Paul Thorn is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Thorn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he became a musician the man was an experienced boxer. After winning numerous middleweight championships, he started playing in clubs, in which he was later found through Miles Copeland. After being offered an opening spot with Prior to music, he was a professional boxer. After winning several middleweight championships, he began performing at clubs where he was eventually discovered by Miles Copeland. After gaining an opening spot for Sting, he signed a recording contract with A&M Records. His debut album Hammer & Nail was released in 1997. He signed an album deal for A&M Records. The album he released was his debut. Hammer & Nail was released in 1997.

The Mississippi House of Representatives names the 27th of March “Paul Thorn Day” in honor of the unwavering backing for the state he grew up in.

Paul Wayne Thorn (born July 13, 1964) is an American Southern rock, country, Americana, and blues singer-songwriter, whose style is a mix of blues, country, and rock.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Paul Thorn Dating?

According to our records, Paul Thorn married to Heather Marie Thorn. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Thorn’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2019, Paul Thorn’s lead electric guitarist of 30 years, Bill Hinds, parted ways with the band. In a statement on Paul’s website, Hinds explains that he is starting a new chapter in his life but will remain a musician. Bill’s spot in the Paul Thorn Band has been filled by Chris Simmons, a guitarist from Alabama, who played in Leon Russell’s band for 5 years.

Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Gospel Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Thorn celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.

Was Paul Thorn a boxer?

Paul Thorn has jumped out of an airplane 169 times just for fun, and he was a professional boxer who endured his fair share of pummeling, including a televised bout against middleweight champ Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran.

Is Paul Thorn still married?

NameHeather Marie Thorn
Family, Relationship & More
Relationship Status| Married
Marriage Date| May1999
Husband / Spouse| Paul Thorn

Where is Paul Thorn now?

Paul Thorn is currently touring across 1 country and has 53 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Southern Brewing Company in Athens , after that they’ll be at Reeves Theater in Elkin.

What band was Paul Thorn in?

Thorn was subsequently signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer & Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen more albums, all self-released and self-produced with his writing and production partner, Billy Maddox.

Who is Paul Thorn wife?

Heather Marie Thorn