"As a poor boy from the river in Kentucky, I was honored to even be nominated for a Josie Music Award, but winning Artist of the Year, Southern Rock/ Country Rock opened new doors for me. It was a humbling experience to stand on The Grand Ole Opry stage in that circle that so many legends have stood in before me. The Josie Music Awards are giving opportunity and recognition to fully independent artists like me, and that's exactly what we need more of to continue what we do....the OPPORTUNITY. I am truly thankful for this award and to now be a part of the Josie Family." - Joe Clark
The 10th Annual Josie Music Awards were held in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry on October 27, 2024. The Josie Music Awards are the largest, most respected, revered award and prestigious events and association in the independent music industry. Their theme is "Chase Your Dreams - Be a Part of Something Big.
Pictured from left to right: Top Row - Darrell Pittman, Andrew Moore, Haleigh Martin, Hailey Newman, Renee and Warren Cobb. 2nd Row- JD Shelburne, Brando Vanschoyck, Joe Clark and Taylor Hughes. 3rd Row - Melissa Deaton, Danny and Natalie Micoff, Kid Kentucky - Don Suiters, Will Goodwin and Jonathan Goodwin.
Kentucky's presence on the circle on the Grand Ole Opry stage was frequent, heartfelt and definitely "something big" for all who had the opportunity to stand on the sacred and highly revered space to accept their award. One of those Kentucky artists was Lockport, Kentucky's Joe Clark.
Joe Clark has been bringing his country/rock music to wide variety of audiences for the past 15 years. Born and raised on the banks of the Kentucky River, Joe's lyrics and enchanting melodies reflect on his roots and life experiences.His distinctive voice accompanied by catchy melodies and heavy grooves will take you on an emotional journey that is never far from home.
Joe Clark pens nostalgic rumination on life's ups and downs that are homespun enough for backroad driving yet captivating enough for a packed venue. Clark spent his early years refining his picking on guitar, while shaping his voice into the raw Kentucky baritone that was captured on his debut hit, "It Is What It Is".
Recorded while playing venues across the Midwest, Clark's first two full-lengths, "Storyteller" and "10 Years Too Late", showcase an artist homing in on his acoustic instincts. Joe gained a rabid local following through word of mouth enthusiasm, earning himself the 2024 Album of the Year Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award, with both albums brimming with relatable songwriting that addresses timeless struggles amid modern-day, often dark realities.
After releasing Storyteller in 2022, he performed in venues, private events and festivals across Kentucky. After a shift in his personal life, Clark transformed his music into a gritty, riff-heavy sound, resulting in 2024's highly anticipated release of HillBilly Voodoo. He went on to reimagine several cuts, including a version of "It Is What It Is", that reflects a gift for shaping acoustic country into a novel expression of rock music. The full band album "HILLBILLY VOODOO" dropped on May 31 2024 . It is by far the most complex album Clark released to this date.It is a mix of country, southern rock and rock'n'roll.
You can learn more about Joe Clark at https://officialjoeclarkmusic.com/
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