Oklahoma native Thomas Martinez describes himself as a "rocker in a country boy's body" and his rapidly growing network of fans strongly agrees. They flock to concert halls and many of country music's largest night clubs across the United States and Canada whenever they see his name in lights.
Martinez is a self-made artist who has a flare for turning any tune into a heart pounding, foot stomping, guitar drivin' good time. Whether on stage with a few hundred or with crowds numbering in the thousands, Martinez and his band Wild Frontier never fail to deliver a concert not soon forgotten. Sharing the stage with such names as Brooks & Dunn, Joe Nichols, Keith Urban, Chris Cagle, Phil Vassar, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, and Tanya Tucker has given Thomas the time and experience necessary to clearly define his sound and perspective as an artist.
The group's first CD "Promises" was released on February 21, 2006 and has become an instant crowd-pleaser with major market radio "tuning in" throughout the mid-west. The ten song set is full of some of Nashville's most sought after writers such as Neil Thrasher and Larry Bastian, and is a testimony to Thomas' ability to recognize great songs that speak to everyday people in many different ways. Whether it's the changes that progress brings to a small town in "Goin', Goin', Gone" or the clever tale of two young lovers in "Crazy's All They've Got." In the end this album is a ride through life depicting the ups, downs and magic in between.
Thomas' unique approach to music carries over into his work as a business man off the stage. This gift of balancing both has not gone unnoticed. Sponsorships now include C.R. Moore Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Roper Footwear & Apparel and Miller Lite. With an average of 150 shows per year, Roper keeps Martinez and the Wild Frontier looking sharp while Miller makes every stage appearance special. Along the way Thomas caught the eye of Mike Doyle with Major Bob Music in Nashville who has taken Thomas on for management.
Thomas grew up in the rural community of Cleveland, Oklahoma where he married his high school sweetheart, Tara. The couple has two daughters who keep them grounded and remind them daily of the importance of family. It's this same grounded nature that keeps Thomas coming back each year as a major contributor to the "Relay for Life" charity event in his hometown of Cleveland. It's no surprise then how his down-to-earth manner and heartfelt performances keep fans coming back show after show and year after year.
