Josh Turner poses with dancers Ciaran McCarthy and Ashley Anderson (who are married in real life) from his new video, “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” which makes its world premiere on GAC’s "Monday Music Mania" on October 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern. Photo courtesy of UMG Nashville.
When he was a youngster, Josh Turner had some enunciation problems. He’d perform shows for his family, borrowing the name of an established artist he simply couldn’t pronounce properly, Kidney Rogers.
Hannah, S.C., is a long way from country music’s capital, but even then, Josh knew it was his destination.
“My dream was to go to Nashville,” Josh says. “I didn’t know how and I didn’t know when I was going to get there, but my dream was to be here.”
Josh’s rise from “Kidney Rogers” to multi-platinum star is dissected in Origins: Josh Turner, a GAC special that connects the dots between his farm-town beginnings to his current stardom. Grandparents from each side of his family influenced his musical ambitions. And his journey through Nashville’s Belmont University plays an important role in the story.
In addition to conversations with Josh and his family, the special features an acoustic concert with performances of “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” which reached the Top 15 this week among country singles on the USA Today Mediabase chart.
The show is well timed, leading up to the release of his new album, Haywire. Two versions of the CD reach stores Feb. 9: a standard, 11-song release; and a deluxe edition offering two live tracks, the “Why Don’t We Just Dance” video and footage of an interview about the disc’s songs.
Origins: Josh Turner debuts Thursday on GAC at 8 p.m. ET.
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Thanks GAC for another article on Josh Turner—can not wait for the Origins Series to run–Josh is truly a country inspiration—Love his music and I know Haywire will be another great CD for my music library.
Josh is such an amazing artist and he stops at nothing to let his talent shine through. He’s totally an inspiration for me because my dream is to go to Nashville. I sing anytime I can in my church. He’s so gorgeous with his dark brown eyes and really low voice. Can’t wait for Haywire to come out. Go Josh! We Love You. Keep On Keepin’ On!
You better take another look at Josh. He has a set of baby blues that could have given Paul Newman a run for the money!
Thanks, GAC. I enjoy all of Josh Turner's music and I'm looking forward to this show. Know it will be a good one. I have all of Josh's albums and I'm eager to buy Haywire! I know it will be worth the wait!
Thanks GAC for giving us more Josh Turner! We can’t get enough of him. Looking forward to the show & his new cd!
I'm sure this will be a great show and can't wait to see it! I have all of Josh's CDs and love all of them. So looking forward to the deluxe Haywire album. 55 more days!
he sings great. i haven’t never bought any of his cds but i plan to after christmas. i just can’t get that new song of his out of my head. i aint never seen him in concert but i plan to one day.
What a hunky chunk of gorgeous male pulchritude!!! Google that superfans!