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MORNING SUN
Americana Highways
#9 in the top 100 for 2019 reader's choice
songs + guitars + destiny
"Already a leading light in L.A.’s independent country scene, the HawtThorns swing for the heartland country-rock fences with “Shaking,” whose brightly-strummed guitars and sunny harmonies channel the warmth of the band’s west coast home."- Rolling Stone Country
"The HawtThorns’ Morning Sun is a shining bright spot this season" - single debut in Americana Highways
"Masterful Powerpop and Country cred - the album features carefully crafted pop that isn’t afraid to be adventurous but is always going to linger in your head" - Glide Magazine - album premiere
"The HawtThorns successfully shine-up classic country music with sumptuous harmonies and innovative instrumentation on Morning Sun" - Popmatters
"The HawtThorns celebrate the road less traveled on Rebel Road" - Single Premier in Wide Open Country
"This fabulous debut album is set to find an audience that appreciates quality music" - The Rocking Magpie
"The album’s West-coast Americana sound evokes the California coastline, with emotive song writing, lush harmonies and great guitar, strings and organ, all in the mix." - Iain Anderson Show BBC Scottland
"The HawtThorns bring a truly diverse slate of musical experiences to the table" - The Boot
“Morning Sun” radiates with a gentle glow and feel-good vibe that serve as a refreshing anecdote for these troublesome times." - Lee Zimmerman - The Daily Times
“The HawtThorns, Morning Sun. Everything comes together on this terrific debut from husband-and-wife duo KP and Johnny Hawthorn, which boasts ringing guitars, fresh-sounding lyrics, consistently strong melodies with powerful hooks, and great harmonies. - Jeff Burger - AmericanaHighways
"A heaping handful of Southern California charm - The Alternate Root Magazine
"The HawtThorns make songwriting look easy" - Gary Shwind, Americana Highways
" The HawtThorns have arrived and plenty will sit up and take notice" Three Chords and the Truth
"Proper songs, proper performances, great songwriting too.."-Ralph McLean BBC Radio Ulster