Oxford, AL – Fans of classic country music are in for a treat as the Grammy-nominated artist Josh Turner brings his “Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour” to the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 3rd, at 7:00 pm. Turner, known for his rich baritone voice and timeless hits, is set to captivate the audience with an unforgettable evening of music and celebration.
Josh Turner’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With chart-topping songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner has amassed a global reach exceeding 5.8 billion streams, 6.5 million album sales, and almost 12 million track sales worldwide. His legacy includes five No. 1 singles, with “Your Man” boasting an official music video that has surpassed 223 million views.
The spotlight of the evening will undoubtedly shine on Turner’s iconic album, “Long Black Train,” which debuted 20 years ago and achieved Platinum certification by the RIAA. The lead single of the same name also received Platinum certification, with over 1 million track downloads and almost 245 million global streams.
In 2021, Turner marked the 15th anniversary of his double Platinum-selling album, “Your Man,” with the release of the “Your Man Deluxe Edition” and the mini-documentary “Josh Turner Your Man 15th Anniversary” (Mini Doc). The triple-Platinum selling hit, “Would You Go With Me,” experienced a viral resurgence on TikTok, landing on Spotify’s US Viral 50 and various international charts.
A man of many talents, Turner, a native of South Carolina, has been nominated for three GMA Dove Awards, winning his first in 2021 for “I Saw The Light” featuring Sonya Isaacs. Turner’s accolades also include nominations for two GRAMMY Awards, five CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, one CMT Award, seven ACA Awards, and six Inspirational Country Music Awards.
In addition to his musical achievements, Turner released his first Christmas album, “King Size Manger,” in 2021. Last Christmas, the album was released on vinyl, and his first television special, “King Size Manger,” debuted on UPtv in 2022, also available on DVD.
Beyond his musical contributions, Turner is committed to supporting music and arts education. He established The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students pursuing studies in these fields.
Turner, alongside his wife Jennifer, whom he met at Nashville’s Belmont University, is a proud father of four sons.
For more information about Josh Turner and his remarkable career, visit www.joshturner.com.
