Troy Olsen

Troy Olsen
Troy Olsen
Born	July 12, 1973 (age 51); Morenci, Arizona, U.S.
Origin	Duncan, Arizona, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2009–present
Labels	EMI Nashville

Troy Olsen (born July 12, 1973) is an American country music singer-songwriter signed to EMI Nashville, He co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2009 hit single "I'll Just Hold On" and Tim McGraw's "Ghost Town Train," a cut from the album Southern Voice.He also has cuts by many artists including Kid Rock, Michael English, Allison Moorer, Chris Young, Patty Loveless, and Aaron Watson. He has also written several songs for major motion pictures.^[2]^[3]

Olsen released his debut single, "Summer Thing," in April 2010, followed by a digital self-titled extended play on May 11.^[4] "Summer Thing" debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending May 15, 2010. Olsen wrote the song with Ben Hayslip and Jimmy Yeary.^[5]

Discography

Extended plays

Title	Album details
Troy Olsen EP	Release date: May 11, 2010 Label: EMI Nashville
Troy Olsen EP No. 2	Release date: October 5, 2010 Label: EMI Nashville

Singles

Year	Single	Peak positions	Album
Year	Single	US Country	Album
2010	"Summer Thing"	35	Troy Olsen EP
2010	"Good Hands"	36	Troy Olsen EP No. 2

Music videos

Year	Video	Director
2010	"Summer Thing"	Potsy Ponciroli
2010	"Good Hands"	Jim Wright

References

^ Azstarnet.com: Troy Olsen Bio
^ "Troy Olsen, More Than a 'Summer Thing'". Broadcast Music Incorporated. April 22, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
^ Taylor, Rebecca (April 22, 2010). "Musician Troy Olsen makes Tucson proud". KVOA. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
^ Bonaguro, Alison (May 11, 2010). "Troy Olsen arrives early on Ghost Town Train". CMT. Archived from the original on May 14, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
^ Lesemann, T. Ballard. "Troy Olsen brings country to the 'Jammer". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved August 13, 2010.

[1] Azstarnet.com: Troy Olsen Bio

[2] "Troy Olsen, More Than a 'Summer Thing'". Broadcast Music Incorporated. April 22, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2010.

[3] Taylor, Rebecca (April 22, 2010). "Musician Troy Olsen makes Tucson proud". KVOA. Retrieved May 11, 2010.

[4] Bonaguro, Alison (May 11, 2010). "Troy Olsen arrives early on Ghost Town Train". CMT. Archived from the original on May 14, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2010.

[5] Lesemann, T. Ballard. "Troy Olsen brings country to the 'Jammer". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved August 13, 2010.

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Authority control databases
International	VIAF WorldCat
National	United States