"Josh Ward is part of the new vanguard of Texas Country that is not afraid to embrace traditional country music while pushing their music and performances to the edge."
Radio Free Texas
"Josh Ward's driving style of music, can relate to any soul in search of passion and truth.”
Jarred Morris - Stars of Texas host every Saturday night on 101.7 KSAM out of Huntsville Texas.
“The first time I heard Josh Ward sing, I told my wife "That is one of the best natural, raw, and untamed voices i have ever heard”. It's been a great pleasure to watch him grow into the solid songwriter and performer that he is today. Even more….it's been an honor to share the stage with him. You ain't seen nothin' yet, and you can quote me on that!”
Jody Booth – Singer/Songwriter
"I'm glad I paid attention to Josh's many local fans who called and asked me to play his music. "Listen to Your Heart Talkin'" is a terrific mid tempo narrative poem that stands out among the beer drinkin', road trippin' songs that are staples on Texas music radio."
Leslie T. Travis, Host of the Texas Roadshow on KILT FM 100.3 Every Sunday
"Friend, I have a recommendation for you. Josh Ward. The voice, the knack for songwriting the emotion that makes it real…plus it goes great with an ice cold beer!"
Sean Ericson - Kicks 105. Lufkin, TX
"If you are looking for good country music....... check out Josh Ward. His strong vocals and entertaining show keeps music fans pleased and wanting more."
John Slaughter
Singer/Songwriter, member of the Roger Creager Band
“The Josh Ward Band, with intoxicating vocals and a powerful sound have quickly become one of my favorites! IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST LISTEN! ...and each time I play "Listen to Your Heart Talking" I fall in love again”
Alex Hart - KKCN Music Director
Kickin' Country 103.1
San Angelo, TX
Influences
Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, George Strait, Hank Williams, Jr.
Josh Ward and his band have a unique style of traditional honky-tonk mixed with Texas Attitude and Good Ol’ Southern Rock. Lead Singer, Josh Ward, Has a unique almost un-touchable voice that grabs your attention. Just a few songs into a set and you will see just why the Josh Ward Band is turning heads everywhere they perform.
Josh Ward's influences stretch back to some of the founding fathers of country music like Hank and Lefty, to the outlaws like Waylon and Willie, all the way up to the modern day Texas/Red Dirt music stars like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Pat Green, Wade Bowen and Jason Boland. Add in some rock and blues for a little extra flavor, and that’s what makes up a Josh Ward Show. Josh Ward and his band lean toward the country side of Texas Music, however, a couple times a night they crank it up and get rowdy. Whether its traditional country, old time Rock & Roll, or Texas Music Fans looking for a good time, Josh Ward leaves no one disappointed, and everyone asking for more!
Born May 15th, 1980 in Houston, Texas, Josh was raised on country music, although, his first musical influence was old gospel hymns he would sing at church. As a teenager Willie, Waylon, Merle and George Jones and Strait were his inspirations. While riding the high school Rodeo Circuit, Josh polished his guitar and vocals skills while singing on the tailgate of pickups at local rodeos.
He joined his first band in early 2003 playing local honky-tonks and bars, giving Josh the stage time and experience needed to stretch out on his own and pursue his life long dream of performing and playing music full time.
We went to Victoria for the weekend to pick up a horse and some furniture.. Hell we haven't had a chance to get out and come see you. There is a new bar in Victoria I may need to mention to the manager Stacey about the band. It would be cool if you played there sometime. We are going to Schroeder Hall in a few weeks to see Randy Rogers.. So where are you playing this weekend?
Josh Ward Band.........I just wanted to stop by and say hello, I haven't heard from you in awhile. When do you think you might be able to come out to see us? We would love to see you here soon!
yall were great last night at shenanigans...hope 2 see yall again!!! cant wait 2 see yall at ziegfest!!! yall be careful out there...have a great wkd!!!
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Can't wait to see you and my boy tomorrow night. We are going to have an awesome time. I promise I will keep the drinks coming as long as you keep the music going!
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