Josh Turner

“The life that I live and the experiences I have always affect what comes out of me creatively. I think that’s what makes music real,” said multi-platinum MCA recording artist Josh Turner. The artist is the best thing to hit the country scene since Johnny Cash. Who doesn’t love a wholesome country boy with a guitar? Alright, so we ain’t livin’ in the country here in OC but we still have to love a good ole’ time. Josh Turner graced the stage of Nokia Theatre in LA Live on Saturday, Feburary 28th, putting the “Southern” in Southern California.

Josh passed by on the way through his “Haywire” Tour, also the name of his latest released album. His current hit single “Why Don’t We Just Dance” has been #1 on the charts for the past three weeks. The song received roaring praise at the spirited concert and I admittedly melted looking at his handsome face and listening to his amazing voice. It was a girls night out for me and a friend and we couldn’t help but sway and swoon at the same time. The venue was comfortable and the atmosphere was electric as the audience stood up and grooved freely in the aisles. Fans from across So Cal ended up at Nokie that night, even a couple from San Diego danced in their seats to his songs.

Girls Night Out With Our Man Josh Turner

The majority of the set list was made up of tracks from his latest album and for most attendees, it was the first time hearing the songs in a live show. A few old hits made the cut such as “Long Black Train,” and one of my favorites “Your Man.” His deep voice and soulful melodies are enough to sweep you right into the fields somewhere in rural South Carolina, where the singer was raised on the pure foundation of traditional country music.

His songs an lyrics undoubtedly reflect his upbringings that are rooted in religious values and have a commitment to our human capacity to love. The song “Me and God,” off his album Your Man, fuses these two beliefs into a musical masterpiece. The crowd could sense the peace that the song brought and could tell it was one of the final songs of the night as they softly sang along to the lyrics.

During a short break in his lineup, Josh Turner took the opportunity to speak to his fans about a scholarship program that he founded, the Josh Turner Fund for the Arts. This organization seeks to provide assistance to high school students who dream about pursuing a future in the field of Arts and Entertainment. The charity is not restricted to only singers and musicians, but also provides aid for those who simply want to be working professionals in the music industry.

The singer found inspiration for the scholarship program from his personal educational experience at an A-1 small town school and the enriching learning environment of Belmont University. For those interested in donating to the cause or purchasing supportive bracelets can visit the Josh Turner website for more information.

The Josh Turner concert at Nokia Theatre was a raving success and perfect representation of the talented singer’s abilities and inspiring demeanor. Everyone in attendance was truly blessed to be a part of the country music superstar’s thriving career, and we all knew that there are still great things to come.