Josh Turner releases live CD
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 – Josh Turner went "Live at the Ryman" as the CD was released tuesday by Cracker Barrel. The live set was culled from an April 19 concert at the Ryman in April. Turner has enjoyed a lot of success with his first two albums, going platinum and double platinum.
The single disc includes his first hit, "Long Black Train," "What It Ain't" and a cover of "He Stopped Loving Her Today." While including songs from "Long Black Train" and "Your Man," the new release does not include such hits as "Me And God" and "Would You Go With Me" from the second release.
Frank Rogers, who has previously produced Turner along with Brad Paisley and Richard Barrow, produced the live CD.
The disc is only available at Cracker Barrel retail stores and on line. Turner normally records for Universal, which worked out an agreement with Cracker Barrel to release the CD.
Turner's CD was the only major country or bluegrass CD released Tuesday.
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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