There’s new music on the way from Josh Turner! The Grand Ole Opry member announced he will release Country State of Mind on August 21, which includes plenty of guest artists, including Randy Travis, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Janson, John Anderson, Allison Moorer, Maddie & Tae and Runaway June. Country State of Mind is Josh’s way of paying homage to the artists that influenced his own career, including Johnny Cash, Vern Gosdin, Hank Williams, Randy and John.

“I’ve always said that any song you hear coming from my voice, you’re going to hear bits and pieces of those five guys,” Josh said in a statement. “They taught me how to be Josh Turner.”

Josh was especially excited to have Randy join him on “Forever and Ever, Amen,” since Josh calls the Country Music Hall of Fame member one of his biggest influences.

“Randy has always been my hero. He was the reason I wanted to become a country singer,” Josh explained. “He’s an inspiring figure, not just to me but to a lot of people, so to have him sing on this record is pretty special.”

See a complete track list for Country State of Mind below. The album is available for pre-order via Josh’s website or Amazon.

Country State of Mind Track Listing:

1. I’m No Stranger To The Rain
2. I’ve Got It Made (Duet with John Anderson)
3. Why Me (Duet with Kris Kristofferson)
4. Country State Of Mind (Duet with Chris Janson)
5. I Can Tell By The Way You Dance
6. Alone And Forsaken (Featuring Allison Moorer)
7. Forever And Ever, Amen (With Special Guest Randy Travis)
8. Midnight In Montgomery
9. Good Ol’ Boys
10. You Don’t Seem To Miss Me (Featuring Runaway June)
11. Desperately (Featuring Maddie & Tae)
12. The Caretaker

Photo Credit: Courtesy of MCA Records / David McClister