| Josh Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Josh David Wilson |
| Born | 26 February 1981 |
| Origin | Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | CCM, pop rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, dulcimer, ukulele, mandolin |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sparrow |
| Website | www.joshwilsonmusic.com |
Josh Wilson is a contemporary Christian musician from El Dorado, Arkansas.[1][2][3] He is best known for the radio singles "Savior, Please" from his 2008 album Trying to Fit the Ocean In a Cup and "Before the Morning" from his 2009 EP, Life is Not a Snapshot.[4][5][6]
Even when writing songs about the most serious of subjects, singer/songwriter Josh Wilson’s sense of humor is always fully intact. His songs reflect this combination with the heartfelt strains of breakthrough single “Savior, Please,” coupled with his all-too-relatable musings on the sometimes-unpleasant subject of finances (or the lack thereof) on “Dear Money.” Josh's deadpan sense of humor, not to mention a crop of cleverly conceived songs, definitely helps him stand out in a crowd.
Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Josh rarely remembers a day that didn’t involve music—listening to it, playing it or otherwise. By age 7, Josh’s appetite for all things musical wasn’t simply limited to one instrument. After taking piano lessons, he also added drums and guitar to his growing collection of musical competencies.
As he continued to hone his skills, it didn’t surprise anyone, (including himself), when Josh moved to Nashville for further musical training.
“I’ve always been a big believer in pursuing what you’re passionate about,” Josh shares. “I think God gives us all passions and talents, and ultimately, He wants us to use those for His glory. And since I happen to love music, I guess I always knew I’d do something with it.”
After releasing a successful self-titled album in 2010 showcasing his single "Before The Morning," Josh Wilson plans to release a new album in February of 2011 entitled See You. It features the song "I Refuse," which was inspired by the aftermath of the storms that flooded the city of Nashville, Tennesee in the spring of 2010.
On January 3, 2010 during security delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, Wilson decided to pull out his guitar and entertain his fellow passengers. He played the Beatles' "Hey Jude" and the crowd sang along. Video of the incident was posted multiple times on YouTube and it went viral shortly after.[7][8]
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions[9] | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Christian Songs | |||
| 2008 | "3 Minute Song" | 26 | Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup |
| 2009 | "Savior, Please" | 7 | |
| "Sing" | 40 | Life is Not a Snapshot | |
| 2010 | "Before the Morning" | 3 | |
| 2011 | "I Refuse" | 31 | See You |
| 2011 | "Fall Apart" | 171 | See You |
1 Currently active on the charts