16 Facts About Thom Donovan

Thom Donovan has released five solo albums and was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Lapush.

Thom Donovan had a recurring uncredited background role in the ABC musical drama series, Nashville, as a musician.

Thom Donovan was educated at Lindenwood University where he graduated with a BA in Music, studying under John McClellan.

At Lindenwood, Thom Donovan performed in a master class with Scott Tennant of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

However, Lapush would have to wait, as later in 2001, Thom Donovan briefly joined the band Stir in the studio during the recording of their 3rd album.

Thom Donovan then agreed to tour the album once it was released and played a few St Louis area gigs with the band from 2002 through 2003.

However, the band was dropped from their label, Capitol Records, and then went on hiatus, allowing Thom Donovan to concentrate on his own project.

Thom Donovan produced and mixed both Lapush albums in his home studio, The Control Tower.

Thom Donovan celebrated the release of his first solo album with two performances at SXSW in Austin, TX on March 17,2010.

Thom Donovan moved from St Louis to Nashville in 2010 after signing a publishing contract with Nettwerk and Revelry Music Group.

Thom Donovan signed a new publishing contract with Kobalt in 2012.

Thom Donovan released his third solo album, Canon, on June 17,2014.

Thom Donovan collaborated with Wyclef Jean and Ruby Amanfu on the album's first single, "Shipwreck".

Thom Donovan released this fourth album, Sea of Stories, on July 6,2018.

Thom Donovan has been credited with a unique sound and approach to the guitar.

Thom Donovan's music has appeared in film and television including: Body of Proof, The Good Wife, Moonlight, The Hills, The City, and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.