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Josh Morningstar

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A curious and fresh combination of grit and humor, Josh Morningstar is knocking down stereotypes everywhere he goes with his worn boots and unforgettable raspy voice. Growing up outside of Baltimore, Maryland, he carries those roots in a suitcase with him everywhere he goes. His small-town charm is evident in the way he greets people, and in the conversational way that he weaves the stories of his life into his music.

Named 2018 Texas Radio Songwriter of the Year, he and his Kristofferson signed guitar have knocked out melodies in dark clubs and dingy hotels all across the country. He’s written songs alongside Kendell Marvel, Channing Wilson, Autumn McEntire, and many more. Morningstar was also the writer of several Cody Jinks songs, including his #1 hits “Must Be The Whiskey" and “Ain’t A Train.”

His lyrics force listeners to sit up and pay attention, and his songs are always full of truth-bearing stories. The familial connection Morningstar forges with people continues long after his shows are over. Josh Morningstar has shared the stage with some of today’s most sought after folk and country artists, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Todd Snider, Colter Wall, and Ward Davis. Morningstar continues to lead the charge on the front lines of a new wave of country music - one full of soulful honesty, the familiar and true twang of an old guitar, and provoking melodies.

Genres

: americana outlaw country

Total plays

7.3 million
Updated on 2025-08-03

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

45,972

Followers

8,388

Top Cities

  1. United States
    1,208 listeners
  2. United States
    807 listeners
  3. United States
    722 listeners
  4. Canada
    897 listeners
  5. Canada
    745 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Jerry Lee
Jerry Lee
3,966,029 2:48 2018-12-14
Must Be the Whiskey
Must Be the Whiskey
737,617 3:30 2018-12-14
Sellout?
Sellout?
573,313 3:27 2018-12-14
Pullin Weeds
Pullin Weeds
508,539 3:22 2018-12-14
Damn These Birds
Damn These Birds
464,252 2:47 2018-12-14
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702
293,984 2:50 2021-03-26
The Plea
The Plea
166,111 4:17 2018-12-14
Wishing Well
Wishing Well
123,776 4:10 2018-12-14
Livin' the Dream
Livin' the Dream
62,356 2:29 2024-06-07
We Were There
We Were There
60,442 2:56 2020-10-09
Get By (We're All Just Tryin' to Make It)
Get By (We're All Just Tryin' to Make It)
49,334 2:17 2024-04-05
Anywhere With You
Anywhere With You
43,861 4:32 2024-05-10
Goin' Out In My Boots
Goin' Out In My Boots
28,788 2:56 2020-12-04
The "I Can't Write a Song" Song
The "I Can't Write a Song" Song
27,216 3:39 2024-04-19
Even As a Ghost
Even As a Ghost
25,020 3:22 2024-06-28
As Fast As She Can Go
As Fast As She Can Go
20,063 3:51 2024-06-28
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues
18,924 2:38 2020-12-04
Eyes On Forever
Eyes On Forever
12,362 2:57 2024-06-28
To Seek the Devil
To Seek the Devil
11,929 4:48 2024-06-28
We Were There (Live) [Demo Version]
We Were There (Live) [Demo Version]
11,885 3:28 2020-10-09
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702 (Live) [Alt Version]
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702 (Live) [Alt Version]
11,546 3:30 2021-03-26
Faded Photos
Faded Photos
9,377 4:06 2020-12-04
Josh Talking About Billy Don Going out in His Boots
Josh Talking About Billy Don Going out in His Boots
9,293 1:01 2020-12-04
Old Friend in the Corner
Old Friend in the Corner
9,023 3:46 2020-09-21
Ballad of a Bored Suburban Housewife
Ballad of a Bored Suburban Housewife
8,147 2:51 2024-06-28
Baltimore Jack
Baltimore Jack
7,557 4:21 2024-06-28
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702 (Live) [Demo Version]
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702 (Live) [Demo Version]
6,901 2:25 2021-03-26
Writing Songs with Misty
Writing Songs with Misty
6,823 0:34 2020-12-04
Partners of the Road
Partners of the Road
6,652 0:30 2020-12-04
Writing on Gram Parsons
Writing on Gram Parsons
6,606 1:25 2020-12-04
Road Stories About Old Photos
Road Stories About Old Photos
6,269 1:11 2020-12-04
Speaking on Influences
Speaking on Influences
4,364 2:06 2020-12-04

New releases

Josh Morningstar
Josh Morningstar
2024-06-28
[Late August Records, LLC]
Livin' the Dream
Livin' the Dream
2024-06-07
[Late August Records, LLC]
Anywhere With You
Anywhere With You
2024-05-10
[Late August Records, LLC]
The "I Can't Write a Song" Song
The "I Can't Write a Song" Song
2024-04-19
[Late August Records, LLC]
Get By (We're All Just Tryin' to Make It)
Get By (We're All Just Tryin' to Make It)
2024-04-05
[Late August Records, LLC]
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702
Sanitarium Lovesick Blues #4702
2021-03-26
[Sad Smiles Music]
Brothers of the Music Vol. 2
Brothers of the Music Vol. 2
2020-12-04
[Rusty Knuckles]
We Were There
We Were There
2020-10-09
[Sad Smiles Music]
The Plea
The Plea
2018-12-14
[Sad Smiles Music]
The Plea
The Plea
2018-12-14
[Young Mary Records]