Josh Turners fifth studio album Punching Bag hit stores last Tuesday, June 12, debuting a No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart (across all genres). The critically-acclaimed release marks Joshs fifth career Top 10 Billboard album debut, and has been met with praise by music critics across the country.
Turner steps into his own as a songwriter with eight finely-crafted contributions far from being a punching bag, this album contains enough musical muscle to throw a few punches of its own, wrote Country Weekly.
Dallas Morning News added, That deep, soulful, traditional country voice could transform even the most calculated radio ditties into resonating songs to live by." Additionally, CBS said, The album is an overall fantastic exposition of Joshs talent and ability to excel in a variety of styles. Previously-announced upcoming television appearances include:
Wednesday, July 4 at TBD on PBSs A Capitol Fourth
Wednesday, July 11 at 7 a.m. ET on ABCs Good Morning America
Bravo JOSH!
I bet you don't feel like a Punching Bag Today. This is were you belong # 1. JOSH, I am in awe and admiration of your new album Punching Bag and it looks like everyone is too. Punching Bag is so incredibly powerful because all your songs are so good!
FANTASTIC!!!
This is absolutely FANTASTIC news!! PUNCHING BAG is Josh's best work yet and the debut of the album at #1 only further proves it!! But perhaps the more outstanding news is that PUNCHING BAG debuted in the top 5 on the Billboard 200!! Clearly Josh's music is reaching more and more people every day and it's a wonderful thing for sure!! Now let's keep our fingers crossed that the awards committees take the next step and nominate PUNCHING BAG for "album of the year"!!
That Was Great News!
Yep, NYJoshFan,it was #4 on Billboard 200!
Punching Bag
Pall bearer is another amazing song by Josh. All of the songs are just awesome, love ya Josh
Penned in an hour-WOW!
Yea bconniea, I like Pallbearer alot too!
CONGRATULATIONS, JOSH!!
So happy to see Punching Bag at #1 on the Billboard country album charts! Love it more every time I listen to it! #4 on the BB 200 chart is great too!
Congratulations and Thank You!!
Congratulations, Josh, on an outstanding country album and for debuting at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #4 on All Genre. I have a cd in my car and each cd player and computer, so I can listen over and over wherever I am. Love every song on the album-so much variety in the songs and the emotions they invoke. I'm having a hard time choosing a favorite because they are each unique and special in their own way. I will say that "Pallbearer" has had the deepest impact on me. It is a powerful song and really hits home for me. Thank you for once again for giving all of us wonderful, traditional country music.
Also, thanks to all fans who have purchased "Punching Bag". I hope everyone will continue to spread the word and let others know how special this album is. Let everyone know where they can find great country music, so we can help keep this album high on the charts.
way to go Josh!!
I knew from the beginning when this CD first came out that it would be his biggest and best record yet! I'm glad I was right! I especially love "Deeper than my love" His deep sexy voice is just gorgeous on it. But than I love
all the songs on this record anyway! Especially "Find me a baby",his kids are so cute on it don't ya think? Well,
conratulations again Josh for a job well done!! Debbie.
Awesome. Congrats.
Hey Josh, I just wanted to let you on congrats on the high debuts for Country and top 200. U are awesome and U do deserve to be #1. Loving the album.
George Strait Has Nothing on Josh Turner
Josh Turner is the KING of Country !
Josh Turner,s new CD
I agree,Josh is The King Of Country!!! And I still say he has the best voice on the planet!!!! Your always going to Number 1 with all of your fans Josh!!! Right everyone?
Debbie.
Josh Turner Is The King Of Country
I Agree Debbie , Josh Deserves To Be The Country King !