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Josh Turner To Tour With George Strait and Carrie Underwood
Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Turner kicks off 2008 with exciting tour plans for the year. Beginning at the end of this month, Turner will open for the King of Country Music - George Strait - for three shows followed by touring with the reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and 2x Grammy winner, Carrie Underwood, as special guest on her "Carnival Ride Tour".
"I have been a fan of George Strait for a long time," says Turner. "It's a real honor to be asked to open for the King of Country Music. What a great way to start the New Year!"
Turner adds, "I am also really excited to tour with Carrie this year. With the difference in our musical styles, it will be a great night for our fans."
The Strait tour dates are January 31 in Sacramento, February 1 in Fresno and February 2 in Las Vegas. Underwood dates begin on February 18 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and will continue through May. The first round of "Carnival Ride Tour" dates are currently on sale with more dates to be announced soon.
Feb 18 Wikes-Barre, PA / Wachovia Arena
Feb 19 Albany, NY / Times Union Center
Feb 20 Amherst, MA / Mullins Center
Feb 22 Pittsburgh, PA / Petersen Events Center
Feb 24 Providence, RI / Dunkin Donuts Center
Feb 25 Bridgeport, CT / Arena at Harbor Yard
Josh Turner was recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry as their youngest current member and was a 2007 CMA Male Vocalist Nominee. His latest album, Everything Is Fine, was certified gold in five weeks and is powered by the fastest-rising single of his career the self-penned "Firecracker". The single was recently named the number-one most requested song of the year on Club Connection's "2007 Top Club" and "Dance Songs" chart. His current single "Another Try" featuring Trisha Yearwood is one of the most added songs this week at country radio (even before the official add date) and is getting rave reviews.
"The Opry's youngest cast member lets his glowing, burnished-bronze baritone caress this lovelorn ballad while Trisha Yearwood unfurls a glorious harmony vocal around him," writes Bob Oerrman of Music Row. "This guy is such a star, and I am such a fan."
Turner burst onto the scene in 2003 with his debut album Long Black Train, selling more than a million copies. His follow up disc, Your Man, has sold more than double that amount establishing Turner as one of the fastest rising stars in country music today. His distinctive voice paired with his inspired songwriting makes him one of Nashville's most notable traditionalists.
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