Josh Turner

November 20, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Joshua Otis Turner was born on November 20, 1977, and is a leading country and gospel singer in America, along with being an actor as well. He signed up with M.C.A. Nashville Records in 2013. His debut album had ‘Long Black Train,’ its title track, released in the same year. His second album was “Your Man” in 2006 and this had two of his greatest hits, namely ‘Would You Go With Me,’ and ‘Your Man.’ His “Everything is Fine” in 2007 had a number-two listing for ‘Firecracker.’ His “Haywire” came out in 2010, with his biggest-ever hit, namely ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance.’ He also had another hit in ‘All Over Me.’ His “Punching Bag” album came out in 2012, with ‘Time is Love’ becoming the biggest country music hit of the year. We’ll help you celebrate his birthday here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Joshua Otis Turner

Birth date:

November 20, 1977

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

6' 0.83"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$17 million

Background

Joshua Otis Turner was born in Hannah, South Carolina, on November 20, 1977. The church was a major influence on him, leading him to start a gospel outfit known as Thankful Hearts. He also sang bass here, along with singing the baritone/bass portions in various choirs. Therefore, he had to rest his voice for a year. He attended Hannah-Pamplico High School and Francis Marion University, before shifting to Nashville, Tennessee, for his musical career. He then got into Belmont University. He debuted at the Grand Ole Opry in 2001, with his song ‘Long Black Train.’

In 2003, he released his debut album, “Long Black Train.” ‘Your Man’ was released in 2006. “Everything Is Fine” came out in 2007 with ‘Firecracker’ from the album creating another sensation. By this time, Turner had several notable performances, super-hit songs, and credits under his belt. His ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance’ was a single released in 2009. It became his biggest-ever hit. The album was released in 2010 with a special version of the song in April as well. His “Punching Bag” came out in 2012. The year 2012 saw the release of “Live Across America,” while ‘Lay Low’ came out in 2014. A single called ‘Hometown Girl’ was released in 2016, while 2017 saw the release of ‘Deep South.’ The studio album “I Serve a Savior” was released in 2018. He has also worked in the 2008 movie called “Billy: The Early Years.”

Turner has a sister and brother. He married Jennifer Ford in 2003. They have four sons together.

Career timeline

2001

His Big Stage Debut

Turner debuts with the Grand Ole Opry.

2003

His First Album

He releases his first and super-successful album “Long Black Train.”

2007

His Grand Ole Opry Membership

He attains membership in the Grand Ole Opry in 2007.

2009

His Biggest Superhit Song

He reveals his biggest-ever hit ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance.’

Why We Love Josh Turner

He is an incredible singer
Turner’s voice and singing textures are incredible. His deep baritone has melted the hearts of his fans all over the world.
He has seen his share of struggles
Turner has suffered from health issues in the past but has not let them get in the way of his aspirations. His resilience in dealing with his vocal chord condition and his panic attacks in the past has made him a worthy role model for young people.
He is a committed family man
Turner remains devoted to his wife and four sons, which is an admirable trait. His young sons have also started following in the footsteps of their musician parents with the boys having recently performed ‘The River (Of Happiness)’ onstage at Gaither Studio.

5 Surprising Facts

He stopped singing for a year
In 1996, Turner developed a lesion affecting his right vocal cord because of which he had to rest his voice for a year and learn several voice-protection techniques.
His wife performs with him
His wife also performs with him, singing background vocals and playing the keyboards.
He has made country music history
Turner is the second youngest person to be admitted to the Grand Ole Opry.
He comes from a musically inclined family
Turner’s mother was a choir singer and his grandmother was a choir director at his home church for decades.
He is a spiritual person
Turner often speaks about his faith and has called himself a committed and devout Christian.