Joshua Otis Turner (11/20/1977 Hanna, South Carolina) is an American country and gospel singer and actor. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single release.

His second album, "Your Man" (2006) accounted for his first two number-one hits: "Your Man" (2006) and "Would You Go with Me", while 2007's " Everything Is Fine" included a No. 2 in "Firecracker". "Haywire", released in 2010, produced his biggest hit, the four week No. 1 " Why Don't We Just Dance " and another number-one "All Over Me". It was followed by " Punching Bag" (2012), whose lead-off single "Time Is Love" was the biggest country hit of 2012 according to Billboard Year-End.

Turner is not only a vocalist but he also plays the guitar. His genres also includes neon-traditional country.

Growing up in the church, he founded a gospel quartet called Thankful Hearts, where he sang bass, in addition to singing the bass and baritone parts in the choir. His career got a boost in 2001, during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, when he sang a song he wrote, "Long Black Train". He received a standing ovation in the middle of the song, then sang it again for an encore.

Josh married his wife Jennifer Ford (background vocalist) in 2003. The couple has four sons.

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