Thompson Square: A Look Into Their Journey, Challenges, And New Music

It was October of 2022 when country duo Thompson Square headed to their socials to tease new music with a bit of a twinkle in their eye for the first time in a long time. Or at least, it looked that way. “The twinkle never had left,” says Thompson Square’s Keifer Thompson in a new interview with Taste of Country. “We just stopped posting about it. It was no one’s freaking business.”

With a sense of humor, Keifer continues, “It’s funny. When you don’t have a radio single, everyone thinks you moved to Siberia or something.” The past few years have indeed been challenging for the duo, known for hits like “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” and “If I Didn’t Have You.” They faced a variety of obstacles, from a label change to health issues, and even a long hiatus from radio.

“We made a conscious decision to leave a label, and we made a conscious decision to step away from radio singles for a little bit to concentrate on our family,” explains Keifer. Their focus on family was paramount, especially during the crucial early years of their child's development. They decided to take a breather from the hustle of the music industry to ensure they could nurture their family while continuing to create music.