Introducing: Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson is a country singer-songwriter from Kent. He continues to grow his place in the UK country scene through live shows and original releases.
His latest release, “John Wilson,” is a tribute to his grandad, who he credits to be the person who first introduced him to country music. It was written originally on acoustic guitar and shaped through conversations with his dad and uncles about his grandad’s stories and influence. The track reflects those memories with simple, honest lines, including the description of him as “a man you would always call a friend”.
Around this time last year, Tom released “Made It Anyway”, an original song centred on persistence and resilience. Since then he has added more of his own songs, including “One Rodeo at a Time”, “This Little Town” and “Bourbon in Your Hand”. He has performed these songs in acoustic sessions with The Attic Group, a music channel on YouTube and TikTok that highlights independent artists and creative projects.
Alongside his recorded work, Tom regularly shares country covers across his social platforms (see below) @tomwilson_countryartist.
Live Shows and Influences
Tom performs regularly across Kent and Essex and has recently appeared at Lil Nashville in Chiswick, which has become one of London’s most iconic bars in the UK for live country music.
He has stated his music influences to be artists such as Luke Combs and Zach Bryan, and Tom’s live sets blend original material with well-known country favourites that connect easily with local audiences. His recent setlists have included: Toby Keith, As Good As I Once Was, Darius Rucker, Wagon Wheel and Shaboozey, A Bar Song. The balance between popular country covers and personal originals has helped Tom build a connection with live crowds and continue growing on stage.
You can follow Tom on his Instagram @tomwilson_countryartist and also on Facebook for his latest music and live show dates.
In Conversation With Tom Wilson
What has been the biggest lesson you have learned so far about releasing music independently?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is not to focus on the amount of streams you have or how many people have listened, but if you’re happy with the song and it means something to you, then that’s all that counts.
How did you first start getting booked for live shows, and what would you recommend to someone trying to book their first gigs?
I started at an open Mic in my friends place called the Dog House in Smeeth, Kent, it’s a great little place so go check it out! and definitely gave me the confidence to push my self. I then got in with a great company called country and western events who have given me countless gigs. I would recommend finding a local open mic night and go from there really.
You have said Luke Combs is a big influence on your music. Will you be going to see him when he comes to the UK next year? What do you love most about his performances/songwriting?
Haha yes I have my tickets to Wembley already! I love his song writing, every song means something and is easy to listen to, it’s great he has stayed humble in the whole process too.
What is one of your favourite cover songs to perform live?
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues!
You have played at Lil Nashville several times now, and it has become a well-known spot for country music in London. What was it like the first time you played there?
Lil Nashville is amazing! I was so nervous first time there but the owners and the staff are so friendly and the crowd was electric so it didn’t take long to settle in and become less nervous.
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