Josh Turner to Headline 5th Annual Back Road Music Festival
GALVA, IL — One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers Josh Turner, is set to headline the 5th annual Back Road Music Festival on Saturday, August 11, 2018.
Turner is known for his distinctively rich and deep voice and country style which has moved more than 12.5 million units, a number that continues to raise as the Hannah, S.C., native recently released his sixth studio album “Deep South” featuring the hit single “Hometown Girl,” which reached No. 1 on the country music charts.
Turner has garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me,” “All Over Me,” and “Time Is Love,” the most played country song of 2012. He is also one of the youngest members of the esteemed Grand Ole Opry.
Turner says, “He’s excited to play at the Back Road Music Festival.” “I want people to walk out of a Josh Turner concert feeling better than they did when they arrived.”
Nik Grafelman of the Back Road Music Festival said “We’re excited to have such a talented iconic musician such as Josh come to play in Galva.” The Back Road Music Festival, in its 5th year, has seen acts such as Frankie Ballard, Dylan Scott, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, Joe Diffie, Easton Corbin, Joe Nichols, David Lee Murphy & 2017 headliner Travis Tritt grace the stage at the scenic Galva Park District on the south side of Galva, Illinois. On the rest of the lineup he added “We’re going to announce one more artist next Thursday, then the other two will be in the coming weeks.” Grafelman also noted “The side stage artists will also be announced in early 2018. It’s shaping up to be another great year, you aren’t going to want to miss it!”
Tickets are on sale now until December 31st with early bird pricing of $35 general admission & $50 Hog Trough, at www.midwestix.com, the Galva Pharmacy & Hog Country Studios in Kewanee.
More information can be found at www.thebackroadmusicfestival.com, www.facebook.com/thebackroadmusicfestival or twitter @backrdmusicfest.
