B.J. Thomas achieved success in both pop/rock and country music during the late '60s and '70s. Starting with rock & roll, he transitioned to become one of the most successful country-pop stars of the decade. Thomas began his career singing in church and later joined a band before embarking on a successful solo career, scoring hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" in the late '60s and early '70s. He later shifted to a country-pop direction, achieving his second number one record with "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song."
Throughout the '80s, Thomas continued to have hits on the country charts, peaking in 1983 and 1984 with number one hits like "Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love." Despite a decline in hits in the late '80s, he maintained a strong touring presence and released occasional records in the country and gospel genres. In 2013, he made a secular comeback with The Living Room Sessions, featuring duets with notable artists, and his classic hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Thomas passed away in 2021 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of influential music across multiple genres.
