Finally, whether you like it or not (and trust us, you’ll like it) a Josh Weather show takes you to church. Weathers is openly Christian and is sure to pull out one or more gospel standards to stir up a revival. He’ll also deliver a slice of his testimony that comes off as genuine, humble and compassionate. It’s always fun walking out of the show, overhearing first-timers wonder out loud in disbelief, “How is this guy not famous?”

It’s not bad luck or some other tragic tale that Josh Weather’s isn’t on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

It’s by and large by choice.

Weathers was a road dog more than 15 years ago, hitting every little dive bar from Austin to Amarillo. After his video went viral shortly after Whitney Houston’s death, Josh followed up with a rabble-rousing set at Larry Joe Taylor’s Music Festival that elevated his buzz to new heights. He was on the cusp of going national, but in 2014 he chose to shy away from the lime light and take a step back from music. During the hiatus he started both a business and family with his wife Kady. He and his wife also pursued a higher calling by starting a non-profit called “Love It Like You Mean It,” which focuses on providing food, water, love and fighting sex-trafficking in India and Africa. During their mission, they adopted three children, in addition to having two children on their own.

In early 2017, Josh Weathers resurfaced and went national in surreal fashion when he was asked to play the Salute to Our Armed Services Ball for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump. Honored at the opportunity to play for a sitting U.S. President, Weathers and his band hopped a plane to WashingtonD.C. where he met the President and First Lady before playing “I Will Always Love You” during their first dance. It was watched by millions on national television, and if you do go see Josh Weathers live, you might get lucky enough to hear him tell the story (his Trump impression isn’t half-bad).

Today, Josh Weathers plays on his own terms. 2019 saw the release of his first studio album in a decade, with Wild Ones. It’s a must listen and serves as great sampler of what he’s all about. His touring schedule focuses on quality over quantity in an effort to balance family, their mission and his music. Fortunately, Granbury has been a frequent stop for the Burleson-based soul singer, having played The New Granbury Live multiple times in 2021. This Christmas season, Josh Weathers is coming back to town you can bet there’s going to be some groovy holly jolly happening in the square.

Go get your tickets before they’re gone.

Musically, Weathers can do just about anything. While accurately branding himself as “Texas soul music,” the moniker woefully falls short in describing the Josh Weathers Experience. Think the should of Otis Redding and Stevie Wonder, the blue collar feels of Springsteen and Mellancamp, and just enough George Strait twang to firmly tie himself to Texas.

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