Chris Thomas King, the Grammy Award winning blues artist known to millions for his acting role as Tommy Johnson in the Oscar-nominated movie ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ will release his ninth studio album, titled ‘Dirty South Hip-Hop Blues’ on his own 21st Century Blues Records on 8 Oct. As well as his role in the film, King also appeared on the film’s multi-platinum soundtrack and is featured on the critically acclaimed and successful ‘Down From The Mountain’ tour. King produced the album and is the only musician heard on the recording. By his presence in the hit film and seven million-selling soundtrack, King has proven a pivotal figure in bringing blues to millions of music fans and has heightened the awareness of blues to mainstream America.
Aug 9, 2002
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Chris Thomas King to release new studio album
Grammy-winning blues artist Chris Thomas King will release his ninth studio album, 'Dirty South Hip-Hop Blues', on his own 21st Century Blues Records on 8 October.