Joshua Ray Walker is putting the storytelling back into the tradition of Texas country music. In this episode of the Lone Sound Magazine Podcast, we talk about the making of his sophomore album "Glad You Made It" (State Fair Records), released last month. He tells me about his 2019 tour through Scandinavia following the success of his debut LP "Wish You Were Here," and why his surprisingly large fan base there has such an appreciation for Texas songwriters.
We talk about what he's been up to during quarantine, which has been quite a lot: recording with Ottoman Turks (the other band he's in); preparing to record his third album (he already has the title!); working with State Fair Records label; and launching High Wide & Handsome, a size-inclusive clothing brand.
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