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Kent Thompson

About Me

Kent hailes from Nebraska where he honed his skills at a young age. He has played several venues throughout the midwest,and has opened for many major artists which include Faron Young,Lee Roy Parnell,Bryan White,Rascal Flatts,Connie Smith,Justin Tubb,Wade Hayes,and others.Kent got his start during his teen years at "The Red Barn Opry Showhouse" in Omaha,which led to an opportunity to play The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamborree live @ The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tn. Later playing the "Nebraskaland Opry Show" with Larry Good and the cast.In the early 1990's Kent joined "The High Caliber Band" a six piece group that became one of the most sought after bands in the midwest.By 1997 Kent formed his own group and started performing at different venues in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area.In addition to his performing,Kent has also had an extensive radio carreer which is in it's 20th year.Kent is currently @ KKAJ Texoma Country 95.7 Middays 10-3 P.M. and host of the Country Classics show Sundays 6-9 P.M.

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Member Since: 2/17/2008
Influences: Carl Smith,Buck Owens,George Strait,Buddy Emmons,Gary Carpenter,Justin Tubb,Don Rich,Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys,Ray Price,Curtis Potter,Roger Whittaker,Wilburn Brothers,The Beatles,Perry Como,Robby Turner,Larry Good,and Bill Plemmons.
Record Label: Lari-Jon
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Voice

The Man known as "The Voice" Vern Gosden passed away on tuesday due to failing health. He suffed a couple of strokes in the 1990's but picked up a few awards along the way with his albums "Chisled In ...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Buck Owens

March the 25th will be the 3rd year anniversary of the Country Music Hall Of Famer Buck Owens Death. The man who created and blew the doors off for the Bakersfield Sound. Buck had 21 # 1 records ...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:37:00 GMT

Carl Smith

I just wanted to take a moment and recognize one of Country Music's Greatest entertainers Carl Smith who celebated his 82nd birthday on March 15th.Carl was born in Union County Tennessee,the same as "...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT