Standing on the shoulders of the same giants as pretty much everyone (Springsteen, Dylan, Beatles, Jackson Browne, Eagles, Petty, Motown, oldies, my god this could be a long list). If it made it to one of the music hall of fames in Nashville or Cleveland - I have probably studied, poured over, danced to, played, sung or driven far too fast to it enough that the influences are unavoidable. This ain't no vacuum we're living in! I'm just another grateful music lover...
A decade into his successful songwriting career, Josh had a breakthrough year in 2006. His smash song “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood hit the top of the country charts for 5 weeks and is nominated for Single and Song of the Year at the upcoming CMA awards. In addition to country airplay, BHC ascended the AC(top 5) and Top 40 charts(top 5) with heavy rotation on VH1 and MTV (as well as being awarded the CMT video of the year). It also won the Peoples Choice award for Best Country Song of the year. Currently, the song is the 3 longest running song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart - and still going!
Last year also brought the Jimmy Buffett single, “Bama Breeze” – a tribute to the devastation the recent waves of hurricanes have left in their wake along the Gulf Coast. Hank Jr. also capitalized on Josh’s songwriting prowess with the frolicking “How They Do It In Dixie” – recorded with his honky-tonk hero friends Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Van Zandt. The East Tennessee native has also seen his songs recorded by a list of luminaries that includes Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Kenny Rogers, Lynard Skynard, Chely Wright and Bucky Covington, to name just a few.
Josh currently writes for Big Yellow Dog Publishing and many of his songs can be heard on their website: http://www.bigyellowdogmusic.com/
Hey there! I'd like to invite anyone to listen to 4 tracks from the new BB&TD album on my profile.
If you really like what you hear, I'd like to make you a special offer for pre-order. Please contact me for more information. Thanks for looking into my music!
Josh: CONGRATULATIONS on EVERYTHING ! Commented to Carly to tell you my "secret" for 32 yrs of Marriage ( TODAY in 1976 )and 40 years Datin so i'll tell you directly ... Just Do What You're Told ! Hope you'll have MANY YEARS Together and you both check out Songnation. com ! George and Lynne
Thank you for taking a listen to my music. Glad you liked what you heard!
I hope you'll stop by www. davidshelbymusic. com to hear a sampling of all the tracks from my debut CD, I Came to Play. I look forward to hearing what you think.
Hey Josh! Thanks so much for adding me. I think maybe you're one of the best songwriters I have ever come across! I'm very proud to be friends with you!! T
Some days are just much better than others! Congrats on an amazing year of successes... looking forward to the urban jungle hunt ahead with you and Carly! Onward!
Congrats, bro! Outstanding to see you bring home the hardware. It's probably time to move into a bigger house to make room for the forthcoming collection.
Congratulations, Josh! I am so happy for you. I was listening to Blue Pearl Paradise today in the car, and had a great big smile on my face the whole time! Your career as a songwriter is blazing, but please don't stop singing your songs yourself. You have many gifts, and writing is just one of them.
