Josh Turner

Josh Turner is a multi-Platinum country music singer and songwriter, known for his resonant bass-baritone voice and traditional country sound, whose career spans over two decades with numerous chart-topping hits and album certifications. After delivering a captivating performance of his original song ‘Long Black Train’ at his Grand Ole Opry debut on December 21, 2001, which garnered a standing ovation and an encore request, Josh Turner signed with MCA Nashville Records in 2003. That same year, he released his debut album, Long Black Train, which achieved Gold certification. The album’s title track became his breakthrough single, reaching No.

That year, he also released Live Across America through Cracker Barrel. His 2017 album, Deep South, debuted at No. 1 on the US Top Country Albums Chart and featured his fifth No. 1 single, ‘Hometown Girl,’ which reached No.

1 on the Mediabase chart and No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Beyond mainstream country, Turner showcased his artistic diversity with the gospel project I Serve a Savior (2018), featuring original songs, new renditions of hits, and collaborations with artists like Sonya Isaacs and Bobby Osborne. He further expanded his discography with Country State of Mind (2020) and King Size Manger (2021).

In April 2024, Turner extended his long-standing record deal with MCA Nashville, marking over two decades with the label. Following this, he released his tenth studio album, This Country Music Thing, in August 2024. His lasting contributions to music were further recognized in 2024 with his induction into the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame.