Joshua Ray Walker w/ Cecilia Castleman

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Buy Tickets: eventim.us/joshuaraywalker26 Joshua Ray Walker and Cecilia Cattleman Live in Chattanooga | Songbirds Doors at 6:00 PM Show at 7:00 PM Standing Show Joshua Ray Walker brings his signature blend of Country and Americana to Songbirds, delivering vivid, character-driven storytelling with a rich tenor rooted in classic Texas tradition and a modern emotional edge. Since his 2019 debut, Walker has built a catalog defined by sharp writing, dark humor, and deep empathy for complicated people. His work has earned national television appearances, multiple performances at the Grand Ole Opry, and more than 2,000 shows across the U.S. and Europe, solidifying his reputation as a powerful and authentic voice in contemporary Americana. His sixth studio album, Ain’t Dead Yet, marks his most personal chapter to date. Recorded before, during, and after cancer treatment including sessions the day before lung surgery that could have permanently altered his voice, the album explores themes of mortality, gratitude, memory, and transformation. Sonically rooted in pedal steel, fiddle, and Walker’s signature guitar picking, it captures an artist confronting uncertainty with defiance, clarity, and hard-won joy. Across every release, from early character portraits to ambitious concept records, Walker’s through-line remains the same: songs that tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. On Ain’t Dead Yet, he expands that hallmark into his most personal work yet, documenting a profound period of change and a hard-won second chance. Singer-songwriter Cecilia Castleman, 24, continues to captivate audiences with her introspective songwriting and mesmerizing performances. With a string of recent accomplishments under her belt, including successful tours alongside Patrick Droney and Marcus King and a collaboration with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Cecilia is poised for another groundbreaking year. In addition to her touring success, Cecilia’s influence extends to the digital…

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