NASHVILLE, TENN. (Apr. 28, 2014) – Country music superstar Josh Turner, who has sold more than five million albums and entertained fans with sold-out shows across the nation, will release his first book, Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood, tomorrow, April 29. The book is centered on his Christian faith, with Turner telling stories and revealing lessons learned throughout his life as a father, husband, son, brother, and friend. Man Stuff, featuring a forward written by “Duck Dynasty” star Jase Robertson, is published by Thomas Nelson, an imprint of Harper Collins Christian Publishing.
*Turner will be in New York City this week making the media rounds in support of Man Stuff. He will appear on ABC Television’s “The Chew” on Wednesday, April 30th; Fox News Channel’s “FOX & Friends” and GAC’s “Headline Country” on Thursday, May 1st, and will tape the nationally-syndicated “The Better Show” for an upcoming airing later in the month. He will also appear on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “700 Club,” currently scheduled to air on May 5, in a segment taped earlier this month at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
In addition, Turner and his book are the subjects of a story running in Country Weekly in the May 5 issue, on stands this week. Look for more media appearances and interviews from Turner to appear throughout the Spring season on People.com, FOX News Radio, People Country, FOX 411, Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Billboard.com, ArthurKade.com, TheBoot.com, TasteOfCountry.com, Roughstock.com, NashvilleEdge.com, and more.
About Josh Turner
MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most successful artists. With a rich, deep voice and unique style, Turner is a double-platinum-selling singer/songwriter and a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists —and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his most recent 2012 Billboard No. 1 release Punching Bag, Turner has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards and garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me” and more.
This year Turner added author to his list of accomplishments. His first book, Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood comes out April 29, 2014 and his sixth studio album is expected to follow later this year. The Hannah, S.C. native has been songwriting and performing since he was a young child, and in support of music education, created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.
