Troy Olsen
American singer-songwriter
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::summary American singer-songwriter ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Troy Olsen |
| birth_date | |
| Morenci, Arizona, U.S. | |
| origin | Duncan, Arizona, U.S. |
| instrument | Vocals, guitar |
| genre | Country |
| occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| years_active | 2009–present |
| label | EMI Nashville |
| associated_acts | Blake Shelton |
| :: |
| name = Troy Olsen | image = | alt = | caption = | image_size = | birth_name = | birth_date = Morenci, Arizona, U.S. | alias = | origin = Duncan, Arizona, U.S. | instrument = Vocals, guitar | genre = Country | occupation = Singer-songwriter | years_active = 2009–present | label = EMI Nashville | associated_acts = Blake Shelton Troy Olsen (born July 12, 1973) is an American country music singer-songwriter signed to EMI Nashville, He co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2009 hit single "I'll Just Hold On" and Tim McGraw's "Ghost Town Train," a cut from the album Southern Voice.He also has cuts by many artists including Kid Rock, Michael English, Allison Moorer, Chris Young, Patty Loveless, and Aaron Watson. He has also written several songs for major motion pictures.
Olsen released his debut single, "Summer Thing," in April 2010, followed by a digital self-titled extended play on May 11. "Summer Thing" debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending May 15, 2010. Olsen wrote the song with Ben Hayslip and Jimmy Yeary.
Discography
Extended plays
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| Title | Album details | Troy Olsen EP | Troy Olsen EP No. 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Singles
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| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | US Country | "Summer Thing" | "Good Hands" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35 | Troy Olsen EP | ||||
| 36 | Troy Olsen EP No. 2 | |||||
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Music videos
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| Year | Video | Director | "Summer Thing" | "Good Hands" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Potsy Ponciroli | |||
| Jim Wright | ||||
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References
References
- [http://azstarnet.com/entertainment/music/article_cf28f034-6262-5015-b52d-17b976c38427.html Azstarnet.com: Troy Olsen Bio]
- (April 22, 2010). "Troy Olsen, More Than a 'Summer Thing'". [[Broadcast Music Incorporated]].
- Taylor, Rebecca. (April 22, 2010). "Musician Troy Olsen makes Tucson proud". KVOA.
- Bonaguro, Alison. (May 11, 2010). "Troy Olsen arrives early on ''Ghost Town Train''". [[Country Music Television.
- Lesemann, T. Ballard. "Troy Olsen brings country to the 'Jammer". Charleston City Paper.
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