05.23.2019 - By Nash Country Daily / Cumulus Media
Jim Casey talks with Thomas Rhett about:
the anticipation of releasing his new album, Center Point Road, on May 31
moving from Valdosta, Ga., to Hendersonville, Tenn., as a 5-year-old in 1995
his first memory of his house on Center Point Road
building the new 16-song album
finding the centerpiece for the album, "Remember You Young"
his nostalgic, old-soul nature
writing the majority of the record while on the road
his new song, "That Old Truck," which was inspired by his first truck, "Fergie"
selecting "Look What God Gave Her" as the album's lead single
collaborations on the new album, including Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi and Little Big Town
the range of emotions created by sequencing the songs on the album
how being a father the last two-plus years influenced the album
his Very Hot Summer Tour with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins
performing at Bridgestone Arena during CMA Fest on June 8
Show Participants:
Thomas Rhett
Jim Casey, editor in chief of NCD
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