Thornton, an Arkansas native, has an extensive and impressive career in motion pictures, television and music. Best known for his work as a writer, actor and director in films such as "Sling Blade", "Primary Colors", "Monster's Ball", "Armageddon", "Friday Night Lights" and television shows such as "Evening Shade", Thornton has been a musician since his youth.
While shooting "Sling Blade" in Arkansas, Thornton jammed with former bandmates, eventually leading him to Nashville and its recording studios. Back in L.A., he began writing the songs that would make up his debut album in 2001.
