JOSH TURNER JUNE 18
American Music Theatre
Lancaster
Enjoy Your Stay at Annville Inn & an evening of Josh Turner. Ahh, Bliss!
Deep-voiced Josh Turner burst onto the country music scene a few years ago with the powerful “Long Black Train,” and has since established himself as a country 
superstar with his #1 hits “Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me.”
Josh is touring in support of his new album, Haywire, which includes his most recent #1, “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” Nominated in the CMA’s Male Vocalist category, Josh has the honor of being the youngest member ever to have been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.
"I've learned from certain people that it takes a lot of hard work, passion and love for what you do to have longevity in this career." --multi-platinum MCA recording artist Josh Turner
Whether it's with his deep, soulful voice, his South Carolina accent or his philosophy on life, Josh Turner has never been one to hurry. But a memorable country song recently convinced him to pick up his pace.The singer-songwriter was months away from scheduled recording sessions when he first heard "Why Don't We Just Dance," which became the debut single from his fourth studio album, Haywire.
Josh placed the song "on hold" with the music publisher so they wouldn't allow anyone else to record it. But when another artist expressed interest in the song, the publisher asked Josh to record the song to see if he liked it enough to keep it, and he did."We felt like we couldn't lose that one," Josh says. "It's a strong song and something that I could have a lot of fun with vocally.
I felt it would be a great center point for the record. It is positive and a love song and you can dance to it. Nowadays, that's a good formula."The excitement over that song fast-tracked the recording process and inspired his songwriting, propelling him to write or co-write five of the album's 11 songs: "Haywire," "As Fast As I Could," "Eye Candy," "Friday Paycheck" and "The Answer."
"This record has been the quickest record we've ever made from start to finish," says Josh. "But I'm glad our haste didn't make waste. I love every single song. One thing I've noticed is that you are definitely hearing more of my range, high and low on this album. I'm really proud of this record."And that's saying something, given what he's accomplished so far.
Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his impressive delivery of "Long Black Train," he has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music.The Hannah, S.C. native has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week No. 1s ("Your Man" and "Would You Go With Me"). His debut album was certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. Six years after his Opry debut, he was inducted into the prestigious organization, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive such an honor.
He recorded a CMT special with his musical hero, Randy Travis, and has spent time writing songs with another one of his heroes, John Anderson."For me, it is icing on the cake," he says of his success. "My biggest goal in life when I was growing up was to find the right woman to marry 
and get a record deal. I've accomplished both of those things, so regardless of what happens beyond that, I'm happy.""When I wake up in the morning, I think about writing and performing and singing country music. I'm happy I get to go out on the road making a living doing what I love to do and it's all because I chased my dream and never gave up."Blender magazine says Josh "is a country Barry White.
His burring voice can tease our sensuality in unlikely places." His rich baritone brings an undeniable sexuality to a love song, so it's no surprise that love songs have been among his most popular recordings. The majority of songs on Haywire are love songs; there's not a heart-break or cheating song to be found."I don't feel like you can have too many love songs," he says. "The world is always looking for that next great love song. It's like what Eddy Arnold told me a long time ago. 'If you have the opportunity to record a great love song, do it. That is what people like the best, the songs that are about a man and a woman.' I've really taken his advice to heart. If you look at my two number-one songs, those are big-time, positive, straight-forward love songs."
He's at his most masculine and sensual on "Lovin' You On My Mind" and the Don Williams' classic "I Wouldn't Be a Man" while he reveals his sweetness in "As Fast As I Could." He's timelessly romantic in "Your Smile," and "Haywire" and "Eye Candy" capture his playfulness and humor.
It was a father's love that inspired the Phillip White/Steven Dale Jones song "I'll Be There," and Josh was moved by lyrics such as, "When you need a coach or you need a fan/Need a castle built out of ocean sand/ Or a rainbow chaser, I'm your man/ I'll be there." While they were recording the song, keyboardist Gordon Mote suggested an arrangement change.
