A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, BJ Thomas has found a way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gig. The singer, a five-time GRAMMY and two-time Dove Award winner has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years. Most recently, Thomas invited longtime fans and newcomers alike to his living room for The Living Room Sessions, featuring intimate acoustic re-imaginings of 12 of his most renowned songs, many recorded as duets, and featuring a perfectly fulfilled wish list of guest artists from different genres: Pop great Richard Marx, country legend Vince Gill, bluesman Keb’ Mo’, Lyle Lovett, and popular contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell. Thomas’ celebrated hits include, “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Raindrops (Keep Falling on my Head),” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Eyes of a New York Woman,” “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love,” “Everybody’s Out of Town,” and “I Just Can’t Help Believing.