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abbie thomas

singer-songwriter

Abbie Thomas was born in Bakersfield, CA, but she has since moved over twenty times.  A self-avowed nomad, she has adopted Goshen, Indiana as home.  Abbie grew up singing in her guitar-playing father’s churches with her mother, who once was a trio member with Crystal Gayle.  Early musical influences such as The Beatles and Karen Carpenter came from her parents, while far more eclectic influences like Lauren Hill, James Morrison, and even film scores came later.  

 

In 2014, she was discovered at a Nashville photography convention while playing “Sweet Pea,” an Amos Lee hit, in a circle of local photographers who were passing around a guitar.  After encouragement from industry bookers she played her first open mic in 2018 and immediately silenced the room with her original song, “Try”.

 

Using music as personal therapy, her songwriting became a mission after a series of personal battles gave her lyrics and career intentions a deeper meaning - letting others know they’re not alone.  

 

A champion for up-and-coming musicians, venue host Hannah Hoefer raves, "Abbie is a talented musician who is entertaining and connects with you at an authentic and emotional level. A Hoefer House favorite!”

 

Her biggest highlight so far was to be chosen as an Acorn Theater Singer-Songwriter Contest finalist in the summer of 2019. Her original piano ballad “Fireflies” earned the praises of Grammy winner Jim Peterik (“Eye of the Tiger”).

 

This alto, singer-songwriter artist mixes catchy melodies with hard-hitting, truthful lyrics.  She is currently in the studio wrapping up her debut album, "Who I Am", slated to release on June 11, 2021, followed by a mini tour throughout the midwest.  Shows will be a mix of a full band, a trio for listening rooms, and solo house shows. 

  • Winner will play 2 original songs as one of the opening acts on June 12, 2021 @ The Goshen Theater, Goshen, IN.  Please submit the two songs you would play at the show as your entries.
  • Solo or Duo's are welcome.
  • Entry videos do not need to be of professional quality, phone videos are great.
  • Links to video entries are preferred (YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, etc.). If you need to email your entries, send your files to: officialabbiethomas@gmail.com.  Subject Line: Contest Entry
  • No produced tracks accepted.  We want to hear your voice and instrument(s) without all the bells and whistles.  (A microphone and/or amp is just fine.)
  • Songs must be completely original.  You (and/or your duo member must fully be the copyright owner(s) of the lyrics.)
  • Lyrics must be included with the entry form.
  • Winner must be available on June 12, 2021.
  • All ages are welcome to participate.  Any winner 17 years or younger must be accompanied to the concert by a parent/guardian.
  • Contestants may not be signed to a label or publishing contract at the time of entry.  
  • Artists/Musicians that have previously invited Abbie Thomas to share the stage during their booked shows are not eligible.  
  • Contestants must live within 100 miles (as the crow flies) of The Goshen Theater, Goshen, Indiana.
  • Entry forms must be received by midnight, April 11th, 2021 (EST).
  • Winner will be notified by phone by April 18th, 2021.  All other contestants will be notified by email.
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