Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Josh Turner
How Josh Turner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner is an American country singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2003 after signing with MCA Nashville Records and releasing his breakthrough single, "Long Black Train". He achieved further success with his second album, *Your Man* (2006), which featured two No. 1 hits: "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me". Turner continued his chart success with the single "Firecracker" from the 2007 album *Everything Is Fine*. His 2010 album, *Haywire*, produced the four-week No. 1 hit "Why Don't We Just Dance" and another No. 1 song, "All Over Me". In 2012, his song "Time Is Love" was named biggest country hit of the year by Billboard.
December 21, 2001: Grand Ole Opry Debut
On December 21, 2001, Josh Turner debuted on the Grand Ole Opry and performed his song "Long Black Train", receiving a standing ovation and an encore.
2003: Releases debut album Long Black Train
In 2003, Josh Turner released his debut album, "Long Black Train". Prior to the release, he had released 7" vinyl singles of "She'll Go on You" and "Long Black Train".
2003: Signs with MCA Nashville Records and releases Long Black Train album
In 2003, Josh Turner signed with MCA Nashville Records and released his debut album, "Long Black Train".
2005: Releases Your Man single in late 2005
In late 2005, the album's first single and title track, "Your Man", written by Jace Everett, Chris DuBois and Chris Stapleton was released.
December 2006: Grammy Nominations and Ryman Performance
In December 2006, Josh Turner received Grammy nominations for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. He also performed at the Ryman Auditorium, where he recorded a live album, "Josh Turner: Live At The Ryman".
2006: Releases Your Man album
In 2006, Josh Turner released his second album, "Your Man", which included two No. 1 hits, "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me".
2006: Releases Your Man album which goes Gold and Platinum
In 2006, Josh Turner released his second album, "Your Man". "Your Man" was certified Gold by the RIAA four weeks after its release, and went Platinum six months later.
September 29, 2007: Invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
On September 29, 2007, Josh Turner was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry while giving an award to Roy Clark.
October 27, 2007: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
On October 27, 2007, Josh Turner was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Vince Gill. He and Carrie Underwood were the youngest members at the time.
October 30, 2007: Releases Everything Is Fine album
On October 30, 2007, Josh Turner released his third studio album, "Everything Is Fine", which featured the hit song "Firecracker".
2007: Releases Everything Is Fine album
In 2007, Josh Turner released the album "Everything Is Fine", which included the No. 2 hit, "Firecracker".
2007: Co-writes Say Yes
In 2007, Josh Turner, along with Brett James and Don Schlitz, co-wrote "Say Yes", which was recorded and released by Dusty Drake.
January 2008: Releases Another Try as a single
In late January 2008, "Another Try", a duet with Trisha Yearwood, was released as the second single from Josh Turner's "Everything Is Fine" album.
2008: Plays George Beverly Shea in Billy: The Early Years
In 2008, Josh Turner played George Beverly Shea in the film "Billy: The Early Years", about the evangelist Billy Graham.
August 12, 2009: Releases Why Don't We Just Dance
On August 12, 2009, Josh Turner released "Why Don't We Just Dance" as the lead-off single from his fourth album, Haywire. It debuted at No. 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
September 5, 2009: Why Don't We Just Dance Debuts on Billboard
On September 5, 2009, "Why Don't We Just Dance" debuted at No. 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
February 9, 2010: Releases Haywire album
On February 9, 2010, Josh Turner released his fourth album, "Haywire", along with a deluxe version.
February 2010: Why Don't We Just Dance hits Number One
In February 2010, Josh Turner's "Why Don't We Just Dance" became his third Number One hit, spending four consecutive weeks at the top.
April 2010: Releases All Over Me as single
In April 2010, Josh Turner released "All Over Me" as the second single from the album "Haywire", which became his fourth Number One hit.
September 27, 2010: Shoots video for I Wouldn't Be a Man
On September 27, 2010, Josh Turner shot the video for "I Wouldn't Be a Man" in Nashville, which was the third single from Haywire.
2010: Releases Haywire album
In 2010, the album "Haywire" was released, which produced the No. 1 hits "Why Don't We Just Dance" and "All Over Me".
December 20, 2011: Releases Time Is Love digitally
On December 20, 2011, Josh Turner released the single "Time Is Love" digitally, preceding his album Punching Bag.
June 12, 2012: Releases Punching Bag album
On June 12, 2012, Josh Turner's fifth studio album, "Punching Bag", was released via MCA Nashville.
October 15, 2012: Releases Find Me a Baby as a single
On October 15, 2012, "Find Me a Baby", the second single from Josh Turner's album Punching Bag, was released to country radio.
2012: Releases Live Across America
In 2012, Josh Turner released the album "Live Across America" through Cracker Barrel, featuring twelve of his songs recorded in concert in different cities.
2012: Releases Punching Bag album
In 2012, Josh Turner released the album "Punching Bag", which featured the hit song "Time Is Love", named the biggest country hit of 2012 by Billboard.
September 1, 2014: Releases Lay Low
On September 1, 2014, Josh Turner released "Lay Low" to country radio, as the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album.
May 31, 2016: Releases Hometown Girl to radio
On May 31, 2016, Josh Turner released "Hometown Girl" to radio as the second single.
November 5, 2016: Announces new album release date
On November 5, 2016, at a show in Reading, Pennsylvania, Josh Turner announced that his new album would be released sometime in March 2017.
February 23, 2017: Releases preview songs Deep South and Where the Girls Are
On February 23, 2017, Josh Turner released two sneak preview songs, "Deep South" and "Where the Girls Are" before the release of his album Deep South.
March 10, 2017: Releases Deep South album
On March 10, 2017, Josh Turner released his album, "Deep South", which became his third No. 1 album on the US Top Country Album's Chart.
March 2017: Deep South release announcement
In March 2017, Josh Turner announced his new album "Deep South" to be released sometime in March 2017.
May 15, 2017: Releases All About You
On May 15, 2017, Josh Turner released "All About You" as the third single from his album Deep South.
October 26, 2018: Releases I Serve a Savior
On October 26, 2018, Josh Turner released "I Serve a Savior", his seventh studio album, which consists of gospel standards and original songs.
2020: Releases Country State of Mind
In 2020, Josh Turner released "Country State of Mind", his eighth studio album consisting of cover songs.
2021: Releases King Size Manger
In 2021, Josh Turner released "King Size Manger", his ninth studio album and first album of Christmas music.
April 2024: Extends record deal with MCA Nashville
In April 2024, Josh Turner extended his record deal with MCA Nashville and released "Heatin' Things Up" as his new single.
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