Artist Bio:
B.J. Thomas was an American singer best known for his hit songs in the pop, country, and Christian music genres. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Hugo, Oklahoma, and grew up in Houston, Texas. Thomas rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song after being featured in the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
Throughout his career, B.J. Thomas released numerous albums and chart-topping singles, earning him five Grammy Awards nominations. He also had success in the country music scene with hits like "Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love" and "New Looks from an Old Lover." In addition to his pop and country music success, Thomas also found acclaim in the Christian music genre with songs like "Home Where I Belong." B.J. Thomas passed away on May 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile and talented artist.
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