Nashville, TN - Noah Thompson is making a powerful return to music with his most raw and introspective song yet, “Upbringing.”  This release marks a pivotal moment in Thompson’s career, showcasing a level of vulnerability and authenticity that hasn’t been on display until now.

“Upbringing,” co-written with Lalo Guzman and Josh Dorr, and produced by Lukas Scott, is not just a song but a significant artistic statement as Thompson’s debut as an independent artist.  The track emerges from a profound period of self-discovery and emotional struggle, reflecting a transformative chapter in his life and career.

Listen here. 

“I recently sat myself down and asked what do I want to say as an artist,” explains Thompson.  “It took me a while but I realized I really want to be the kind of artist that is telling real stories about my life even when it’s dark and edgy.” 

Thompson wasn’t in a great place when he had his first writing session with Guzman and Dorr earlier this year.   A self-proclaimed therapy session quickly evolved into “Upbringing,” a hauntingly honest song that offers a raw, autobiographical glimpse into Thompson’s childhood and life earlier this year when he was in a really bad place and continuously making bad decisions. 

“Writing this song was really like therapy to me,” continues Thompson.  “This was one of the first times I went into the writing room and was really vulnerable and open about my life.  I couldn’t be more proud that “Upbringing” was the result."

As Thompson embarks on his journey as an independent artist, “Upbringing” signifies more than just a new single, it represents a reinvention and a reclaiming of his creative path.  The song stands as a testament to his dedication to crafting music that resonates on a deeply human level and fosters a genuine connection with his audience.

“Upbringing” credits 

Writers: Noah Thompson, Lalo Guzman, Josh Dorr 
Production, Mixing, & Mastering: Lukas Scott
Electric Guitar: Nathan Keeterle
Acoustic Guitar: Andy Ellison
Dobro: Andy Ellison
Drums: Dan Kozlowski
Bass: Mark Hill
Engineer: Adam Englehardt
Assistant Engineer: Joe Trentacosti

About Noah Thompson 
People may be familiar with Thompson as the winner of American Idol Season 20 (2022), his hit song “One Day Tonight” and countless accolades surrounding those, but the version of Thompson people have seen and heard is incomplete.  Now that Thompson has become comfortable with showing all the cards in his hand, he’s determined to introduce everyone to who he was, who he is and who he is becoming.

These days, Thompson has made a lot of changes in his life, personal and professional.  Personally, he’s Dad to 3-year-old son named Walker who is the catalyst for every decision he makes.  Professionally, he has taken complete control of his musical career and with two hands on the wheel has started to steer it in a much more honest and vulnerable direction. 

As a songwriter, Thompson has exploded from not knowing how to write a song just two years ago to not only writing his own songs, he wrote the Luke Combs song “Front Door Famous” that appears on Luke’s 2024 album Fathers & Sons.  He has also found a voice he never knew he had and as a result, his sound has become that much more authentic.  Case in point is his new single “Upbringing,” a verbal, hauntingly honest autobiographical account of Thompson’s life.  Serving as his debut song as an independent artist, it's making a big statement both musically as well as personally. 

Fully intent on singing songs and cultivating an audience that can relate to his stories, it’s a rebirth.  Now a new man with a new beginning and fully in control of his creative path, Thompson is excited about his future.