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“His return to country record-making has a bluesy edge in this minor-key cautionary tale.”
— Robert K Oermann, Music Row Magazine

“Tom Wopat shows that he is anything but ‘A Simple Man’ with this great new album of music.  The simple and honest lyrics and production speak to Tom’s talent as singer, songwriter, and entertainer.  He keeps getting better.”
— Eric Dahl, Fox 17 Nashville’s ‘Rock & Review’

“Wopat’s earnest vocals shine.”
— Bethany Bowman, Main Street Nashville 

Upcoming TV appearances include TBN’s “Huckabee” and WATC’s “Atlanta Live” 

For digital & physical review copies, interview and appearance requests/scheduling, please email jwa@jwamedia.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 24, 2023) – Singer-songwriter and Broadway star Tom Wopat finds his comfortable groove on the release of his 13th studio album, Simple Man, available now across all major digital music streaming platforms (ffm.to/simpleman), with physical copies also available at TomWopat.com, and at Tom’s shows and promotional appearances.

Surrounded by his “A” band and music pals of more than 20 years, including producer and bassist David Finck who also has co-production credits on Simple Man. The album marks Wopat & Finck’s 4th studio collaboration together from a private New York City studio which was cut in Winter 2022 along with producer and musician Joel Arnow and sound engineer Roy Hendrickson.

“First and foremost, it is verified that Tom and I work well together,” said David Finck. “I knew this. Tom and I react and respond similarly to music. These factors combined with Tom’s strong work ethic and fantastic sense of humor allow for a recording process that can only result in a wonderful listening experience.” 

Simple Man is a 13-track pleasureful mixture of songs with musical elements that range from country, blues, jazz, to Americana. Simple Man contains Wopat originals like the smooth country blues on “County Line,” the album’s focus track and namesake of his current movie trilogy. There’s also several tributes to iconic songwriters like Graham Nash on the title track of “Simple Man,” James Taylor’s “Copperline” and “Frozen Man,” a Stephen Stills meets Bill Withers mashup of “Use Me / For What It’s Worth” and a jazzy take on a Shawn Colvin tune, “Riding Shotgun Down The Avalanche.”

“First of all, I’ve come to realize that a recording like this is truly a collective effort,” Wopat said. “I serve primarily as the instigator, but the real talent lies with those around me who facilitate what I’m trying to express. David Finck on bass, Tedd Firth on piano, and Peter Grant on drums, have been my “A” trio for over 20 years. I convened the four of us for a couple rehearsals, and we settled on some fairly disparate material, mostly songs we’ve worked up live, with a few unfamiliar selections thrown in for good measure.”

Media & Promotional Appearances:
Tom first previewed the album’s title track and “County Line” live on WSM Radio & Circle TV Network’s “Coffee, Country & Cody” with Bill Cody in October. He also gave performances of the new music on the 2022 season encore taping of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour broadcast (watch Livestream) which will air on RFD-TV & PBS-TV in 2023. Other promotional appearances include Fox 17 Nashville’s “Rock & Review” with Eric Dahl, “Today In Nashville” on WSMV-TV with Carole Sullivan, The Dr. Ward Bond Show, Racing Country Radio with Cathy Martindale, with upcoming appearances on Huckabee with Gov. Mike Huckabee, airing March 25 at 8/7c and March 26 at 9/8c on TBN-TV, and Atlanta Live, airing Feb 10 on WATC-TV. 

Album name: Simple Man
Digital / Physical release: December 16, 2022
Album audio producer(s): David Finck, Tom Wopat, Joel Arnow
Buy/Stream/Listen at ffm.to/simpleman or TomWopat.com

Track Listing & Songwriters: 

1. 1. Simple Man (Graham Nash)
   2. Riding Shotgun Down The Avalanche (Shawn Colvin, John Leventhal)
   3. County Line (Tom Wopat)
   4. Look Around (Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, Adolph Green)
   5. Frozen Man (James Taylor)
   6. Step In The Right Direction (Tom Wopat, Robert Byrne, Richard Bowles)
   7. Wait For It (Lin Manuel-Miranda)
   8. Why Is The Moon So Blue (Rhonda Coullet)
   9. Leave It Like It Is (David Wilcox)
   10. Use Me / For What It’s Worth (Bill Withers, Stephen Stills)
   11. Rita (Wiley Porter)
   12. Copperline (James Taylor)
   13. If I Had Only Known (Craig Morris, Jana Steinfeld)

Tom Wopat Shows & Appearances: 
FEB 10 Atlanta Live TV Show Appearance / WATC-TV
MAR 04-05 Diecast Super Convention Car Show / Las Vegas, Nev.
MAR 25-26 Cooter’s Place / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 25-26 Huckabee TV Show Appearance / TBN-TV
APR 15-16 North Alabama Pickers Market / Rogersville, Ala.
SEP 23 Oak Park Moonshine Festival / Lyons, Ga.
OCT 06-07 Hazzard Fest / Newport, Tenn.
** For Tom Wopat’s most up-to-date tour and appearance schedule visit TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown. 

About Tom Wopat:
It’s been several decades since the General Lee first left the ground, sky-rocketing Tom Wopat and co-star John Schneider to instant Dukes of Hazzard stardom. In the 43 years since, Wopat has been blessed with a multifaceted career that has ranged from starring roles on Broadway, various television appearances, singing in such venues as The Ol’ Opera, Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. Most recently he is finishing up a new recording project, a CD entitled Simple Man, a 14 song collection that will be his 13th solo release. Also, on the horizon is the premiere of the second movie of his County Line trilogy, County Line: All In, for the Inspiration Network. The third film, County Line: No Fear is due in early 2023. Recently starring on the TV series, Black List, which features James Spader, Wopat quipped “I enjoy keeping a lot of balls in the air.” Tom was a staple on the Broadway stage for 35 years, garnering a pair of Tony award nominations along the way. Long known for his musical leading man abilities, Wopat also was critically acclaimed for his dramatic work in The Trip to Bountiful and Glenn Gary Glenn Ross. But currently it’s his work in the studio and on the road with some of the most talented musicians in the world that has provided Tom the most satisfaction.

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Art+Photo Downloads:

[Simple Man Album art | Download PNG]

[Simple Man Album art | Download PDF/PNG]

[Oct. 27 Coffee, Country & Cody appearance (L-R) Bill Cody, Tom Wopat, Kelly Sutton | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[(L-R) Eric Dahl, Tom Wopat | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[(L-R) Tom Wopat, Carole Sullivan | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[WoodSongs show #1066 cast photo | Photo: Larry Neuzel / WoodSongs | Download JPG]

“Tom Wopat shows that he is anything but “A Simple Man” with this great new album of music.  The simple and honest lyrics and production speak to Tom’s talent as singer, songwriter, and entertainer.  He keeps getting better.”
— Eric Dahl, Fox 17 Nashville’s ‘Rock & Review’

“Wopat’s earnest vocals shine.”
— Bethany Bowman, Main Street Nashville 

Listen now at ffm.to/simpleman; WAV files available to radio programmers, email request to jwa@jwamedia.com

Previewed new music on WSM & Circle TV Network’s ‘Coffee, Country & Cody’ with appearances on Fox 17’s Rock & Review, WSMV-TV’s “Today In Nashville”,” The Dr. Ward Bond Show, WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour and more

Christmas at Cooter’s Place set for Dec. 17 & 18 in Luray, Va.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Dec. 16, 2022) -Singer-songwriter Tom Wopat announces the release of his 13th studio album, Simple Man, across all major digital music streaming platforms (ffm.to/simpleman), with physical album copies also available for sale now at tom-wopat.myshopify.com/products/simple-man, or at his upcoming shows and appearances.

Wopat called upon his longtime band which included producer and bassist David Finck, who co-produced and recorded Simple Man alongside Wopat, their 4th studio collaboration together. The longtime music pals birthed Simple Man in a private New York City studio in October with producer and musician Joel Arnow and sound engineer Roy Hendrickson also with production credits.

“First and foremost, it is verified that Tom and I work well together,” said David Finck. “I knew this. Tom and I react and respond similarly to music. These factors combined with Tom’s strong work ethic and fantastic sense of humor allow for a recording process that can only result in a wonderful listening experience.” 

Surrounded by his band of more than 20 years, Simple Man is a 13-track pleasureful mixture of songs with musical elements that range from country, blues, jazz, to Americana. Simple Man contains Wopat originals like the smooth country blues on “County Line,” the album’s focus track and namesake of his current movie trilogy. There’s also several tributes to iconic songwriters like Graham Nash on the title track of “Simple Man,” James Taylor’s “Copperline” and “Frozen Man,” a Stephen Stills meets Bill Withers mashup of “Use Me / For What It’s Worth” and a jazzy take on a Shawn Colvin tune, “Riding Shotgun Down The Avalanche.”

“First of all, I’ve come to realize that a recording like this is truly a collective effort,” Wopat said. “I serve primarily as the instigator, but the real talent lies with those around me who facilitate what I’m trying to express. David Finck on bass, Tedd Firth on piano, and Peter Grant on drums, have been my “A” trio for over 20 years. I convened the four of us for a couple rehearsals, and we settled on some fairly disparate material, mostly songs we’ve worked up live, with a few unfamiliar selections thrown in for good measure.”

Media & Promotional Appearances + Christmas at Cooter’s Place, Dec. 17 & 18:
Tom Wopat previewed the title track and “County Line” from Simple Man live on WSM Radio & Circle TV Network’s “Coffee, Country & Cody” on October 27, and recently on December 12 for the 2022 season encore taping of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour broadcast (watch Livestream) at Lyric Theater in Lexington, Kentucky where he shared the stage with hit country songwriters Billy Dean and Paul Overstreet. Other promotional appearances include Fox 17 Nashville’s “Rock & Review” with Eric Dahl, Today In Nashville on WSMV-TV with Carole Sullivan, The Dr. Ward Bond Show, and Racing Country Radio with Cathy Martindale.

On December 17-18 Wopat will host a FREE Christmas concert at Cooter’s Place in Luray, Virginia where fans will be among the first to get their hands on autographed physical copies of the new album Simple Man, along with enjoying homemade Christmas cookies made by Tom. To avoid capacity issues, RSVP is strongly encouraged at cootersplace.com.

Album name: Simple Man
Digital / Physical release: December 16, 2022
Album audio producer(s): David Finck, Tom Wopat, Joel Arnow
Buy/Stream/Listen: ffm.to/simpleman or tom-wopat.myshopify.com/products/simple-man

Track Listing & Songwriters: 

1. Simple Man (Graham Nash)
2. Riding Shotgun Down The Avalanche (Shawn Colvin, John Leventhal)
3. County Line (Tom Wopat)
4. Look Around (Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, Adolph Green)
5. Frozen Man (James Taylor)
6. Step In The Right Direction (Tom Wopat, Robert Byrne, Richard Bowles)
7. Wait For It (Lin Manuel-Miranda)
8. Why Is The Moon So Blue (Rhonda Coullet)
9. Leave It Like It Is (David Wilcox)
10. Use Me / For What It’s Worth (Bill Withers, Stephen Stills)
11. Rita (Wiley Porter)
12. Copperline (James Taylor)
13. If I Had Only Known (Craig Morris, Jana Steinfeld)

New Movie, County Line: All In premiered Nov. 19 on INSP
Tom Wopat is also a Tony nominated Broadway performer and iconic television actor from the hit CBS-TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, with supporting roles in Longmire, Django Unchained, Taking Chance and many more. Wopat also stars in the County Line movie series: County Line, County Line: All In, and County Line: No Fear, which are produced by INSP Films and distributed by Imagicomm Entertainment. For additional information, please visit imagicommentertainment.com/films

Tom Wopat Shows & Appearances:
(2022) DEC 17-18 – Christmas at Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
(2023) JAN 13 – 63rd Annual Cavalcade of Customs Car Show / Cincinnati, Oh.
(2023) MAR 04-05 Diecast Super Convention Car Show / Las Vegas, Nev.
** For Tom Wopat’s most updated tour and appearance schedule visit TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown. 

About Tom Wopat:
It’s been several decades since the General Lee first left the ground, sky-rocketing Tom Wopat and co-star John Schneider to instant Dukes of Hazzard stardom. In the 43 years since, Wopat has been blessed with a multifaceted career that has ranged from starring roles on Broadway, various television appearances, singing in such venues as The Ol’ Opera, Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. Most recently he is finishing up a new recording project, a CD entitled Simple Man, a 14 song collection that will be his 13th solo release. Also, on the horizon is the premiere of the second movie of his County Line trilogy, County Line: All In, for the Inspiration Network. The third film, County Line: No Fear is due in early 2023. Recently starring on the TV series, Black List, which features James Spader, Wopat quipped “I enjoy keeping a lot of balls in the air.” Tom was a staple on the Broadway stage for 35 years, garnering a pair of Tony nominations along the way. Long known for his musical leading man abilities, Wopat also was critically acclaimed for his dramatic work in The Trip to Bountiful and Glenn Gary Glenn Ross. But currently it’s his work in the studio and on the road with some of the most talented musicians in the world that has provided Tom the most satisfaction.

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Album Art + Photo Downloads:

[Simple Man Album art | Download PNG]

[Simple Man Album art | Download PDF/PNG]

[Oct. 27 Coffee, Country & Cody appearance | (L-R) Bill Cody, Tom Wopat, Kelly Sutton | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[(L-R) Eric Dahl, Tom Wopat | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[WoodSongs show #1066 cast photo | Photo: Larry Neuzel / WoodSongs | Download JPG]

[(L-R) Tom Wopat, Carole Sullivan | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[Dec. 17 & 18 Luray Promo | Download PNG]

[Photo courtesy of Tom Wopat | Download JPG]

Previews new album “Simple Man” & new movie “County Line: All In” for the first time on WSM & Circle TV Network’s ‘Coffee, Country & Cody’

With upcoming TV appearances on Fox 17’s Rock & Review, The Dr. Ward Bond Show, & WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour and more

Interview & appearance requests, please email jwa@jwamedia.com

Additional photos and media assets available at jwamedia.com/clients/tom-wopat 

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (November 16, 2022) – Tom Wopat is an award winning actor from the hit CBS-TV series Dukes of Hazzard, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and a Tony award nominated Broadway musical star who was born in Lodi, Wisconsin. Wopat is planning a pair of Christmas Shows throughout his home state, kicking it off on December 2 in Bangor at Leo & Leona’s, where he’ll host a fan meet and greet from 2-5pm, followed by a concert with his band at 7pm. He is then bound for Milwaukee on December 7 at Nashville North at 7pm, followed by consecutive dates in Luray, Virginia on December 17 & 18 at Cooter’s Place, where he plans fan meet and greets and a Christmas concert with his band.

TUNE-IN: Wopat also previewed his upcoming new album Simple Man, along with his new movie County Line: All In, giving several TV appearances including October 27 on WSM Radio & Circle TV Network’s “Coffee, Country & Cody”, with an upcoming December 9 appearance on Fox 17 Nashville’s “Rock & Review” with Eric Dahl, and The Dr. Ward Bond Show, which is currently viewable on YouTube and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Wopat is also set for a December 12 live-taping of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour in Lexington, Kentucky where he will share the stage with fellow iconic songwriters Billy Dean and Paul Overstreet, and WoodSongs show host Folksinger Michael Johnathon. 

Tom Wopat Shows & Appearances:
DEC 02 – Tom Wopat Christmas Concert @ Leo & Leona’s / Bangor, WI
DEC 07 – Tom Wopat Christmas Concert @ Nashville North / Milwaukee, WI
DEC 09 – WZTV Fox 17’s “Rock & Review” with Eric Dahl / Nashville, Tenn.
DEC 12 – WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour @ Lyric Theater / Lexington, Ky.
DEC 17-18 – Christmas at Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
** For Tom Wopat’s most updated tour and appearance schedule visit TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown. 

About Tom Wopat:
It’s been several decades since the General Lee first left the ground, sky-rocketing Tom Wopat and co-star John Schneider to instant Dukes of Hazzard stardom. In the 43 years since, Wopat has been blessed with a multifaceted career that has ranged from starring roles on Broadway, various television appearances, singing in such venues as The Ol’ Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. Most recently he is finishing up a new recording project, a CD entitled Simple Man, a 14 song collection that will be his 13th solo release. Also, on the horizon is the premiere of the second movie of his County Line trilogy, County Line: All In, for the Inspiration Network. The third film, County Line: No Fear is due in early 2023. Recently starring on the tv series, Black List, which features James Spader, Wopat quipped “I enjoy keeping a lot of balls in the air.” Tom was a staple on the Broadway stage for 35 years, garnering a pair of Tony nominations along the way. Long known for his musical leading man abilities, Wopat also was critically acclaimed for his dramatic work in The Trip to Bountiful and Glenn Gary Glenn Ross. But currently it’s his work in the studio and on the road with some of the most talented musicians in the world that has provided Tom the most satisfaction.

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Promo Art & Photo Downloads:

[Holiday Show Promo Art| Download JPG/PNG]

[Oct. 27 Coffee, Country & Cody appearance (L-R) Bill Cody, Tom Wopat, Kelly Sutton |Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[Dec. 9 Fox 17 “Rock & Review” (L-R) Eric Dahl, Tom Wopat | Photo: Jason W. Ashcraft | Download JPG]

[Photo courtesy of Tom Wopat | Download JPG]

Interview & appearance requests for Tom Wopat, please email jwa@jwamedia.com

Additional photos and media available at jwamedia.com/clients/tom-wopat

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2022) – Tom Wopat is an award winning actor from the hit CBS-TV series Dukes of Hazzard, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and a Tony award nominated Broadway musical star. His next appearance and fan meet and greet event is set for Cooter’s Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on October 8 & 9, from 11am – 3pm ET. The following weekend on October 15 & 16 he will appear at Cooter’s Place in Luray, Virginia from 11am – 3pm ET each day. Admission to the museums are FREE, with various photo opportunities available that are $10 and up. Additional information can be found online at CootersPlace.com or by downloading the Cooter’s Place app.  

Tom Wopat Shows & Appearances:
OCT 08-09 – Cooter’s Place / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
OCT 15-16 – Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
DEC 02 – Tom Wopat Christmas Concert / Bangor, WI
DEC 08 – Tom Wopat Christmas Concert / Baraboo, WI
DEC 17-18 – Christmas at Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
** For Tom Wopat’s most updated tour and appearance schedule visit TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown. 

About Tom Wopat:
Tom Wopat, first entering the national consciousness as “Luke “ in the iconic TV series, “The Dukes of Hazzard ” has been performing in stage musicals since the age of 12. Raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, educated at the UW-Madison, Wopat has enjoyed a multi -faceted career in film, television, on the Broadway stage, and singing in venues as varied as Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole’ Opry, and the Hollywood Bowl. He has also recorded 12 albums in the last 35 years, the most recent being his 2017 release, the eponymous singer/songwriter-styled “Wopat”. He also had a 5 week residency singing at the Beach Cafe on 70th and 2nd Avenue. Beginning with a starring role in 1978’s “I Love My Wife”, Tom has enjoyed a great deal of success on Broadway, including critically acclaimed work in plays such as “The Trip to Bountiful” and “Glengarry Glenn Ross”. Noted for his portrayal of leading men in a number of musicals, his Broadway career has been crowned by a pair of Tony nominations, one for “Annie, Get Your Gun” in 1999, and again in 2008 for “A Catered Affair”. Wopat recently added to his television credits with a guest-starring role in “Madame Secretary”. His favorite big screen adventure would have to be a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained”. Tom says, “At this point, I basically do what I enjoy… I’ve been blessed.”

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[Photo courtesy of Tom Wopat | Download JPG]

The world’s premier Dukes of Hazzard Festival includes guest appearances from the cast of the show along with other special guest meet and greets, concerts, comedy, wrestling, car show, and more!

Interview & appearance requests for Tom Wopat, please email jwa@jwamedia.com 

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 08, 2022) – Tom Wopat is an award winning actor from the hit CBS-TV series Dukes of Hazzard, a celebrated singer-songwriter, and Broadway musical star. He is set for his next appearance and fan meet and greet during Hazzard Fest 2022, September 23 & 24 at Greene County Fairgrounds in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Wopat appears along with fellow Dukes of Hazzard co-stars Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Rick Hurst (Deputy Cletus Hogg), and the show’s original stuntman Angelo Lamonea and lead car builder Tom Sarmento. Concerts and musical performances are scheduled to be given by country music stars Joe Nichols, Queen of Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Whey Jennings, Cledus T. Judd, Alex Miller, and others. A complete entertainment lineup and list of performers is located at HazzardFest.com. Tickets are expected to sell out, and may be purchased online by clicking here. 

About Tom Wopat:
Tom Wopat, first entering the national consciousness as “Luke “ in the iconic TV series, “The Dukes of Hazzard ” has been performing in stage musicals since the age of 12. Raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, educated at the UW-Madison, Wopat has enjoyed a multi -faceted career in film, television, on the Broadway stage, and singing in venues as varied as Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole’ Opry, and the Hollywood Bowl. He has also recorded 12 albums in the last 35 years, the most recent being his 2017 release, the eponymous singer/songwriter-styled “Wopat”. He also had a 5 week residency singing at the Beach Cafe on 70th and 2nd Avenue. Beginning with a starring role in 1978’s “I Love My Wife”, Tom has enjoyed a great deal of success on Broadway, including critically acclaimed work in plays such as “The Trip to Bountiful” and “Glengarry Glenn Ross”. Noted for his portrayal of leading men in a number of musicals, his Broadway career has been crowned by a pair of Tony nominations, one for “Annie, Get Your Gun” in 1999, and again in 2008 for “A Catered Affair”. Wopat recently added to his television credits with a guest-starring role in “Madame Secretary”. His favorite big screen adventure would have to be a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained”. Tom says, “At this point, I basically do what I enjoy… I’ve been blessed.”

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Photo/Art Downloads:

[(L-R) Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, John Schneider | Download JPG]

[Hazzard Fest 2022 Banner Art | Download JPG]