"Thoughts & Prayers" by Will Hoge

Will Hoge is a singer/songwriter from Tennessee who is a modern day folk rock artist drawing comparisons to Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. The prolific and ever busy Hoge has been cranking out albums since his debut, "Carousel," in 2001. His major label debut arrived next with "Blackbird On A Lonely Wire" in 2003. It failed to chart, but Hoge has released 7 more records, finally cracking the Top 200 in 2013 with "Never Give In" (seems an appropriate title to match this feat).

In a logical music world, Hoge would be a household name. His songs are packed with raw emotion and an inspiring urgency, and his lyrical gifts make them worthy of repeated spins. Guitarist Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites) is a member of Hoge's band.

This new song encapsulates everything I love about the clever songwriting skills in Hoge. In full Bob Dylan mode, "Thoughts & Prayers," expresses what millions of Americans are trying to say in these baffling times.