Josh Turner Announces New Album ‘Country State Of Mind’

Multi platinum-selling country music artist Josh Turner is gearing up for the release of his much anticipated new studio album ‘Country State Of Mind’ which drops on August 21st via Snakefarm Records in the UK. The record has been dubbed “Mount Rushmore of Country Music” by Josh.

The forthcoming LP features 12 songs and includes a wide crossover sonic sound whilst paying homage to classic country icons such as Randy Travis, John Anderson, Johnny Cash, Vern Gosdin, and Hank Williams all of which have played a pivotal role in Turner’s musical inspiration.

Speaking about his latest record and the influences of the legends mentioned above, Josh Turner says: “I’ve always said that any song you hear coming from my voice, you’re going to hear bits and pieces of those five guys,” says Turner. “They taught me how to be Josh Turner.”

With the album being led by the title track, it is showcasing Josh Turner’s incredible vocal range and also gives a real insight into what listeners can expect from the rest of the LP when it drops this August. It is one of the most eagerly awaited LP’s of the year and it promises to be an outstanding collection.

It is a beautiful body of work that spans more than half a century of classic, traditional country music, encompassing both well-known standards and deep-catalog cuts, many of which hold a deep personal meaning to Josh.

The full LP tracklist is as follows:

1. I’m No Stranger To The Rain
2. I’ve Got It Made (Duet with John Anderson)
3. Why Me (Duet with Kris Kristofferson)
4. Country State Of Mind (Duet with Chris Janson)
5. I Can Tell By The Way You Dance
6. Alone And Forsaken (Featuring Allison Moorer)
7. Forever And Ever, Amen (With Special Guest Randy Travis)
8. Midnight In Montgomery
9. Good Ol’ Boys
10. You Don’t Seem To Miss Me (Featuring Runaway June)
11. Desperately (Featuring Maddie & Tae)
12. The Caretaker

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