Based in Nashville in Tennessee, Joshua was born in a small town near Chicago, and soaked up anything he could hear from the airwaves, before heading off on his own musical journey and Ashes is his latest single, released on 10/03/2023.

I have previously reviewed  couple of singles by Joshua, namely Tazewell County Line and No Stopping Us and with each song that I review, it becomes more apparent just how talented this guy is.

Ashes is a country rock ballad that shows off Joshua’s beautiful yet fragile and fragmented voice perfectly. Soft and gentle, his voice is still packed full of power and brings so much emotion to the song, and it really is the standout element of the song for me.

There is a steady drum beat throughout the song, along with acoustic guitars that accompany Joshua’s vocals. Electric guitars are added into the mix to provide a stark contrast and the unmistakable twang of the country rock guitar is evident throughout, especially with the guitar solos, which are expertly executed.

The track is a positive one with a message to all the listeners to rise from the ashes even after all your bridges have been burnt and even with the feelings of betrayal and regret of a broken relationship, you can get through it and live again. This is a theme that I think a lot of people will resonate with and Joshua conveys these feelings beautifully with his emotionally charged voice.

The song also features Zak St. John on drums, Michael Webb on the organ, Candace Devine on backing vocals and Tony Paoletta on guitar.

Absolutely beautiful song!

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