Josh Turner

Josh Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977 in Hannah, South Carolina) is an American country music singer. Turner possesses a very distinctive bass voice. Pronounced a successful country artist from the start, Turne

Josh Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977 in Hannah, South Carolina) is an American country music singer. Turner possesses a very distinctive bass voice. Pronounced a successful country artist from the start, Turner's first album, Long Black Train, was certified platinum. His sophomore album, Your Man, spawned two #1 country singles, two Grammy nominations and has spent forty-three weeks in the top 50 of Billboard's Hot 200 albums chart.

Growing up in church, Josh Turner sang baritone and bass parts in the choir. At his home church, he formed a gospel quartet called Thankful Hearts. Turner sang bass and occasionally lead in the quartet. After highschool, Turner started college in his home state of South Carolina. There, he took private voice lessons. Shortly afterwards, Turner moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music and attend Belmont University. At Belmont, Turner went through a classical training vocal program.