Joe Nichols photo by Jon Smith, courtesy of Universal Records South.

Joe Nichols came to prominence in 2002 after signing with Universal South Records in Nashville, the city he called home for more than a decade.

But that changed after he married Heather Singleton in 2007. Heather is originally from Texas, and he relocated to the Dallas area, which guarantees she can feel at home even when he’s out touring.

“I think it was fair to her first of all, to be around her family, especially if I’m not gonna be around all the time,” Joe says, explaining the move. “Secondly, I just like the pace of Texas. Not that I dislike Nashville. I just like bein’ able to go home when I’m home. When I’m done with work, I know I don’t have to turn around and come right back and do something.”

Joe has plenty of work-related issues on his plate these days. His latest album, Old Things New, comes out on Tuesday. It includes his recent hit “Believers” and his current single, “Gimmie That Girl.”

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