Live At The Ryman

Josh Turner's "Live At The Ryman" is an album that encapsulates a true country vibe. Turner's voice has such a deep timbre to it that the lyrics he sings resonate even more thoroughly. The audience can be heard in the background shouting their appreciation for his frank and honest songs about life and living it on one's own terms.

On "Way Down South" Turner talks about things he experienced as a young boy. His cavernous voice further expresses how seriously Turner took some of these events. "I grew up workin' on a farm, way down South. I went to school against my will, way down South. I kissed girls and I shot squirrels out behind my house. I learned a lot about this world, way down South." It seems Turner is chronicling the life lessons he took away from living in the South. The down home guitar and drum work add to the homey vibe of the song.

"What It Ain't" has slightly quicker guitar and drum play. This song is about how Turner's heart has been shattered and because of that he knows how to spot love that is untrue. He sorrowfully croons: "I have been around this old block before. I've walked into abruptly closing doors. Schooled in hard knocks, I've learned a lot