History of Josh Turner in Timeline

American country singer and songwriter Joshua Otis Turner signed with MCA Nashville Records in 2003. His debut album's title track "Long Black Train" propelled him to fame. The second album, "Your Man" (2006) delivered two No. 1 hits: "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me." "Everything Is Fine" (2007) had the No. 2 hit "Firecracker." His most successful album, "Haywire" (2010), spawned the four-week No. 1 hit "Why Don't We Just Dance" and another No. 1 song "All Over Me." His 2012 album, "Punching Bag," had the lead single "Time Is Love," which Billboard named the biggest country hit of 2012.

November 20, 1977: Birth of Josh Turner

Josh Turner was born on November 20, 1977.

1996: Vocal Cord Lesion and Recovery

In 1996, Josh Turner developed a lesion on his right vocal cord and had to rest his voice for a year, during which time he learned classical vocal techniques.

December 21, 2001: Grand Ole Opry Debut

On December 21, 2001, Josh Turner debuted at the Grand Ole Opry, performing "Long Black Train" to a standing ovation.

2003: Release of "Long Black Train" Album and Early Singles

In 2003, Josh Turner released his debut album, "Long Black Train," along with the singles "She'll Go on You" and "Long Black Train."

2003: Debut Album and Breakthrough Single

In 2003, Josh Turner signed with MCA Nashville Records and released his debut album, "Long Black Train," with the title track becoming his breakthrough single.

2003: Marriage to Jennifer Ford

Josh Turner married Jennifer Ford in 2003. They met while attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

2005: Release of "Your Man" Single

In 2005, Josh Turner released the single "Your Man."

November 2006: Release and Performance of "Would You Go with Me"

In November 2006, "Would You Go with Me" was released as a single, reached No. 1 on country charts, and was performed at the CMA Awards.

December 2006: Grammy Nominations and Live Album Recording

In December 2006, Josh Turner received Grammy nominations and recorded a live album at the Ryman Auditorium, later released exclusively through Cracker Barrel.

2006: Release of "Your Man" Album and Single

In 2006, Josh Turner released his second album, "Your Man," with the title track becoming a No. 1 hit.

September 29, 2007: Invitation to Join Grand Ole Opry

On September 29, 2007, Josh Turner was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

October 27, 2007: Induction into Grand Ole Opry

On October 27, 2007, Josh Turner was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Vince Gill.

October 30, 2007: Release of "Everything Is Fine" Album and "Firecracker" Single

On October 30, 2007, Josh Turner released his third studio album, "Everything Is Fine," with the lead-off single "Firecracker."

2007: Co-writing "Say Yes" for Dusty Drake

In 2007, Josh Turner co-wrote "Say Yes," a song recorded and released by Dusty Drake.

2007: Release of "Everything Is Fine" Album

In 2007, Josh Turner released his third album, "Everything Is Fine," which featured the No. 2 hit "Firecracker".

January 2008: Release of "Another Try" Single

In January 2008, "Another Try," a duet with Trisha Yearwood, was released as a single from the "Everything Is Fine" album.

2008: "Billy: The Early Years" Role

In 2008, Turner played George Beverly Shea in the film "Billy: The Early Years."

August 12, 2009: Release of "Why Don't We Just Dance" Single

On August 12, 2009, "Why Don't We Just Dance" was released as the lead-off single from Josh Turner's upcoming album, "Haywire."

September 5, 2009: "Why Don't We Just Dance" Debuts on Charts

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: Release of "Haywire" Album

On February 9, 2010, Josh Turner released his fourth studio album, "Haywire."

February 2010: "Why Don't We Just Dance" Reaches No. 1

In February 2010, "Why Don't We Just Dance" became Josh Turner's third No. 1 hit.

April 2010: Release of "All Over Me" Single

In April 2010, "All Over Me" was released as the second single from "Haywire" and became Turner's fourth No. 1 hit.

September 27, 2010: Filming of "I Wouldn't Be a Man" Music Video

On September 27, 2010, Josh Turner filmed the music video for "I Wouldn't Be a Man" in Nashville.

2010: Release of "Haywire" Album

Josh Turner's fourth album, "Haywire," was released in 2010, featuring the four-week No. 1 hit "Why Don't We Just Dance" and another No. 1 song, "All Over Me".

December 20, 2011: Digital Release of "Time Is Love"

On December 20, 2011, "Time Is Love" was released digitally.

June 12, 2012: Release of "Punching Bag" Album

On June 12, 2012, Josh Turner released his fifth studio album, "Punching Bag."

October 15, 2012: Release of "Find Me a Baby" Single

On October 15, 2012, "Find Me a Baby" was released to country radio as the second single from "Punching Bag."

2012: Release of "Punching Bag" Album and "Time Is Love" Single

In 2012, Josh Turner released his fifth studio album, "Punching Bag," featuring the lead-off single "Time Is Love," which became the biggest country hit of the year.

2012: Release of "Live Across America" Album

In 2012, Josh Turner released the live album "Live Across America" through Cracker Barrel.

September 1, 2014: "Lay Low" Release

On September 1, 2014, Josh Turner released "Lay Low," the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album.

May 31, 2016: "Hometown Girl" Release

"Hometown Girl," the second single from Turner's upcoming album, was released to radio on May 31, 2016.

November 5, 2016: Album Release Announcement

During a show in Reading, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 2016, Josh Turner announced that his new album would be released in March 2017.

February 23, 2017: "Deep South" Sneak Peeks

Two preview tracks from "Deep South," the title track and "Where the Girls Are," were released on February 23, 2017.

March 10, 2017: "Deep South" Release

Josh Turner's album "Deep South" was released on March 10, 2017, becoming his third No. 1 album on the US Top Country Albums chart.

May 15, 2017: "All About You" Release

Turner's third single from "Deep South," "All About You," was released on May 15, 2017.

October 26, 2018: "I Serve a Savior" Release

On October 26, 2018, Turner released "I Serve a Savior," his seventh studio album, a gospel music project.

September 19, 2019: Tour Bus Accident

On September 19, 2019, a tour bus carrying Turner's road crew was involved in a fatal accident, killing one and injuring seven. Turner was not on the bus.