John J. Thompson

Music Lifer, Founder of True Tunes, Speaker, Producer, Author, Artist. Dir of Music Industry Studies; Lipscomb University

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

Join me and legendary artist, songwriter, author and producer Charlie Peacock for a special Facebook Live event tomorrow at 6pm CST as we celebrate the successful crowdfunding of my new independent publishing company and novel and the end of this Kickstarter campaign.

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

Thank you to the 160+ who helped us reach this goal! We have 2 days left for others to pre-order this “Rock and Soul Fable” before the campaign ends (and you have to wait for the public release.) head to https://t.co/gTWwDWUT38 or “JJT Novel” on Kickstarter before 11pm CST Wed!

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

What do you love most about music? In this story, music brings people together across racial, cultural, and generational lines, and something truly crazy happens. I'd sure appreciate your help Howl along if you are so inspired! https://t.co/IaI0Uv1WXk

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

“Any book that features Bono & The Beatles, a benefit concert & Bonnaroo, Bobs Dylan and Marley AND biscuits, is for me!” (Rob Birks) Love this endorsement! We are almost to 60% of our initial goal. Jump in and help this “rock and soul fable” come to life! https://t.co/auWXu7jddv

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

The @Kickstarter for my new novel "The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville" is ALMOST to the halfway mark just a few days ahead of the mid point of the campaign. THANK YOU to everyone who has backed it so far and has helped spread the word! https://t.co/dtaIkdoa5Z

[No Depression – Roots Music Journalism @nodepression]

📡 In this edition of Crowdfunding Radar, we look to a wider array of music-related projects: an album by @RealAmySpeace, a @JohnJThompson novel set in East Nashville, + a documentary about a unique record label.

Click for details + campaign links!
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[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

We are 25% of the way to our initial goal in the Kickstarter campaign to finance the release of my next book (and first novel) The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville. I would greatly appreciate your support. https://t.co/IaI0Uv2uMS

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

It sure would be a LOT easier to launch a Kickstarter for my new novel if the Cornerstone Festival was still happening. Were you there? Do you remember? This would have been the 40th Anniversary of the first gathering. Oh how I miss it. https://t.co/s3dpKA7ILY

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[Leah Payne @drleahpayne]

WOW. @JohnJThompson and I had so much fun nerding out about the history of #CCM. The soundscape that @truetunespodcast created is a work of art! I don't know how John knew I love Russ Taff, but there's a CCM medley that has a couple of his best. 🎺✝️🎸🎶

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[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

We interrupt this hiatus for a very important conversation and some amazing “lost” music! https://t.co/B535JEgAuF

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

@Billieiswriting @drleahpayne @andrewgill @TrueTunesEtc Serious “Jesus Junk” right there! I seem to recall a sales guy coming to us at TT asking if we wanted to carry those. I, um, “politely” declined.

[Think Christian @thinkchristian]

"Sinéad O’Connor was an artist of fierce conviction, sublime grace, and profound contradiction. She contained multitudes." Read @JohnJThompson's thoughtful reflection on Sinéad O’Connor here: https://t.co/sd8J5rfe8H

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

Seeing this a few months late makes me wish I hadn't given up on Twitter. Thank you, @SineadOConnor - and thank you Ren. This gutted me this morning in the best possible way.

[Sinéad O'Connor @SineadOConnor]

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It’s time to hit the welfare office:  shoulda had that ‘thing to fall back on” like Brian May did.  We’re fucked. Thanks be to God

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

My new song, "Ghost In The Needle" drops tonight at midnight on all streaming platforms. I'd love to hear what you think and for you to help us spread the word. https://t.co/azOU1br47R

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

@hopchic I was sure Gray Havens was in there. They are definitely mentioned on the show. Will remedy. Thx!

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

The latest episode of the True Tunes #podcast is LIVE. Check it out and spread the word! https://t.co/GzafFttym5 on #Podbean

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

The latest episode of the True Tunes #podcast is LIVE. Check it out and spread the word! https://t.co/GzafFtt0wx on #Podbean

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

@WildHarbors check in with the True Tunes Podcast from their Artist Residency in Paris, and give us quite a bit to think about regarding partnership, risk, and going the distance. https://t.co/i20JT4Bzb3

[John J. Thompson @JohnJThompson]

The latest episode of the True Tunes #podcast is LIVE. Check it out and spread the word! https://t.co/ENtZhWsyLJ on #Podbean