Josh Turner with Opener Jackson Wendell
📍The Outdoor Corral Stage
Gates: 6PM
Opener: 7:30PM

This is an ALL AGES show. No outside food or beverage. No chairs and no umbrellas. No Refunds.

Twenty-plus years after a truly epic debut, “this country music thing” MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner does is still as clear and consistent as ever. A rock-solid dedication to traditional roots. An unshakable focus on craftsman quality. A once-in-a-generation vocalist, with a rumbling bass that never falters. But as the South Carolina native knows, “consistent” has never meant “static.”

A beloved Opry cast member he’s sold over 6 million albums – including his Platinum-certified Long Black Train breakout, and the 3X Platinum Your Man after that. Likewise, Turner’s 5 billion career streams and five Number Ones helped drive 15 RIAA certifications – often pairing his steady sound with a through-line of romantic dedication. Yet every few years another trend would spark to life … and like clockwork, Turner would stay his course. This Country Music Thing finds him on the same heading and feeling no less excited about the destination.

This Country Music Thing features 11 new tracks. Three feature Turner as a writer, and two were even penned solo as a gifted singer-songwriter continues honing his message. Others were sourced from a mix of longtime hitmakers who know Turner’s style, and new voices who help convey a different aspect of the man behind the mic, bringing fresh energy to familiar themes like all-consuming attraction, down-home pride, and deep gratitude.

Opener:
Jackson Wendell:
Jackson Wendell is a rising Texas singer-songwriter known for blending heartfelt storytelling with a youthful edge. Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, he immersed himself in music early on. He penned his first song, “Ain’t Coming Home,” at age 14 and has been honing his craft ever since. His music draws on traditional Country instrumentation while channeling youthful perspectives on love, loss, and life’s transitions. Crafting lyrics that feel seasoned beyond his years, Wendell has the ability to connect with listeners through his soul-stirring music. Jackson has shared stages in venues across Texas, continuing to build momentum with his live performances and steadily growing fanbase. Jackson continues to emerge as one of Texas Country’s most promising new voices.