Tupelo, MS's
Paul Thorn was a prizefighter and skydiver before becoming a rootsy singer/songwriter. As a boxer,
Thorn once fought against Roberto Duran and as a musician, he has toured and collaborated with
Sting,
Paul Carrack,
Joe Diffie,
Tanya Tucker,
Ronnie Milsap, and
Carole King. He released his debut album,
Hammer & Nail, in 1997 and followed it with
Ain't Love Strange three years later. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide