Josh Turner joins Grand Ole Opry
After Turner performed his current hit "Firecracker" and his breakthrough smash "Long Black Train," Gill made Opry membership official, saying, "We are so proud of your success. Congratulations."
Turner responded, "Thank you Grand Ole Opry... Country music has always been a huge part of my life. I have always been willing and able to fight for it, and that's what I want to continue to do - and just continue to make great music for all these great country fans out here. Thank y'all."
During the induction which aired live on television, Turner was also presented the Opry Member Award, a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry's vintage microphone stand designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains.
"What began as a magical moment with his debut performance of 'Long Black Train' in December of 2001 has grown into a very special relationship with the Opry and the rest of its membership," Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher said last month following Turner's Opry invitation.
"We're so happy to formally welcome Josh into our family tonight and look forward to years of great Opry performances and career accomplishments to come," Fisher added this evening.
More news for Josh Turner
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- 02/14/22: Turner, Hemby, Wood Brothers play MerleFest
- 08/31/21: Turner slates first Xmas disc
- 09/19/19: Turner bus involved in fatal accident of crew member
- 03/21/17: Turner debuts in first
- 03/10/17: Turner, Stuart, Sweeney release new sounds
- 07/30/12: Turner goes live
- 07/03/12: Turner rings in Independence Day
CD reviews for Josh Turner
When Josh Turner reaches down to sing "swing low" during "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," he has the sort of deep voice that can do this chorus's low notes justice. Turner isn't shy about his Christian faith, which makes all of these "I Serve A Savior" songs ring true. Then with this title track, Turner pours on the traditional country joy with a pedal steel beauty. The latter makes the honky tonk feel like a church or vice versa. It's just the kind of line ...
They're called "overtones" or pleasing harmonic notes that neatly accompany a main melody. People gifted with them - Josh Turner, for example - essentially have more than one great singing voice in one body. Outfitted with overtones, a good vocalist - Josh Tuner, for example - can accentuate the emotion of a song, each note an opportunity to go a step higher or lower. It's that rare combination of talents that earned Turner a 2007 invitation to the Grand Ole Opry at the ...
Josh Turner's relationship with Cracker Barrel stretches far beyond a love of chicken & dumplings and sweet tea. The country store/restaurant sponsored his 2012 tour and previously has released a live concert recorded at the Ryman Auditorium. Turner's latest release for Cracker Barrel features songs from his latest tour, recorded at 12 different stops along the way.
While live releases seldom compare well to studio albums, Turner has a crack band that can match the abilities of the ...
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