Turner's "Punching Bag" to lead chart
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 – Josh Turner's fifth studio album, "Punching Bag," will be the top country disc when the Billboard Country Albums chart is out on Thursday. The disc sold 45,000 copies. This marks the fourth time Turner has hit the top 10 on the overall Billboard chart and the 11th country disc to do so this year, 5 more than last year at the same point.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse were seventh with "Americana" with 37,000 units sold, down 15 percent. Alan Jackson was eighth with just under 37,000 units sold, down 50 percent.
More news for Josh Turner
- 08/16/24: Post Malone, Wade, Turner, Lynne release CDs today
- 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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