Josh Turner Honors His Musical Heroes On New Album, 'Country State Of Mind'

Josh Turner is paying tribute to some of his musical influences on his new album, Country State Of Mind. The 12-track project, due out on August 21, finds Turner covering several country music icons like Randy Travis, John Anderson, Johnny Cash, Vern Gosdin and Hank Williams.

"I’ve always said that any song you hear coming from my voice, you’re going to hear bits and pieces of those five guys," Turner said in a statement. "They taught me how to be Josh Turner."

According to a press release, Country State of Mind showcases Turner as a "disciple of country music history, with the album spanning more than half a century of classic country music, encompassing both well-known standards and deep-catalog cuts, many of which hold deep personal meaning."

The album will include appearances from Chris Janson, Kris Kristofferson, Allison Moorer, Runaway June, Maddie & Tae and John Anderson. Additionally, Randy Travis. will also appear on the album for a new rendition of his iconic hit, "Forever and Ever, Amen." This collaboration marks Travis' first recording session since his 2013 stroke.

"Randy has always been my hero. He was the reason I wanted to become a country singer," Turner shared. "He’s an inspiring figure, not just to me but to a lot of people, so to have him sing on this record is pretty special."

The album cover and track list can be seen below. Country State of Mind will be released on August 21.

Country State of Mind Track Listing:

1. I’m No Stranger To The Rain

2. I’ve Got It Made (Duet with John Anderson)

3. Why Me (Duet with Kris Kristofferson)

4. Country State Of Mind (Duet with Chris Janson)

5. I Can Tell By The Way You Dance

6. Alone And Forsaken (Featuring Allison Moorer)

7. Forever And Ever, Amen (With Special Guest Randy Travis)

8. Midnight In Montgomery

9. Good Ol’ Boys

10. You Don’t Seem To Miss Me (Featuring Runaway June)

11. Desperately (Featuring Maddie & Tae)

12. The Caretaker

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