Photo by Daren Cornell

Singer-songwriter Tom Goss to release highly anticipated “Territories” album accompanied by tour

11th September 2019 Kyle Jackson

This fall, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tom Goss will be hitting the road to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated album, Territories. The seven-city tour will run from October 11 – November 10, and will feature performances from close friends and fellow recording artists Liz Deroche, Deven Green, and Nakia – a semifinalist from season one of NBC’s The Voice.

A prolific writer and performer, Tom has released seven albums and played more than a thousand shows to a growing group of dedicated fans across the US, Canada, and Europe. Though he has been compared to the likes of Brett Dennen, Mat Kearney, and Jason Mraz, Tom’s voice – shaped by his identity as a gay man and his unusual backstory – remains distinctive.

Photo by Daren Cornell
Photo by Daren Cornell

A native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Tom attended college on a wrestling scholarship with initial plans to become a schoolteacher. A year of student teaching in Illinois changed his mind, but with the drive to continue making a difference in the world, he decided to become a Catholic priest.

After moving to Washington, D.C. and entering a seminary, he quickly became disillusioned by his experiences there. With a growing awareness that he was indeed a gay man, Tom found himself embracing his love of music and began a career as a touring performer.

Photo by Daren Cornell
Photo by Daren Cornell

Currently based in Los Angeles, Tom weaves his unique story through powerhouse performances that move from touching love songs to high-energy anthems. His songs have been heard on television networks such as ABC and HBO, as well as in several films. His inventive music videos, namely “Son of a Preacher Man”, “Breath and Sound”, “Bears”, and “Click”, have been viewed more than seven million times.

He has also shared a stage with performers as diverse as Andy Grammer, Martha Wash, Taylor Dane, Steve Grand, Adrianne Gonzalez, Matt Alber, and Catie Curtis, while also enjoying a particularly strong following in the LGBT community.