Thomas Rhett Reveals He’s Written Nearly 40 Songs During Quarantine

With live shows off the table for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists are turning to…

Lauren Jo Black

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June 8, 2020

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With live shows off the table for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists are turning to songwriting to keep their creative juices flowing. Thomas Rhett is no different.

During a recent interview with his record label, the superstar revealed that he’s written nearly 40 songs over the course of the past few weeks.

“During quarantine, I mean it’s been 60 something days, I’d probably say I’ve written 35 to 40 songs,” he shared. “I just feel like any kind of change in life can spark a new idea, and especially the same for your co-writers, because they’re going through the same stuff too.”

With new ideas coming from every angle, Rhett admits he feels more creative than ever.

“There’s definitely no shortage of ideas during this time and I do feel very creative,” he said.

The news comes just after Rhett and Jon Pardi took their massive hit “Beer Can’t Fix” to the top of the charts. The song is Rhett’s 15th chart-topping single and is featured on his latest album, Center Point Road.

Rhett will likely release a new album in the coming months as he’s been teasing a number of new songs on social media while in quarantine. Center Point Road was released on May 31, 2019 and features hits such as “Look What God Gave Her” and “Remember You Young.”

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.