Song by Song. . .

“It’s a process…..” A line from a song I wrote w/ my friend Cameron Bedell called, “Haven’t Given Up”. And that statement couldn’t be more true for this project. It’s been just that, a process. A six-song EP, that we’re releasing as as singles throughout the rest of 2020.

Things happen. Life happens. Projects get delayed. But putting out this new music has been something I’ve been wanting & waiting to do since before I moved to Nashville from Norman, OK….wanting new material to be out….waiting until I felt the songs were right. And I couldn’t be more excited to finally be releasing the rest of it throughout 2020. We have already released the first two songs, “Love Back” and “Viral” in 2019. And now, instead of releasing the traditional album or EP, there will be a steady stream of content throughout the year. The EP will be unfolded song by song every couple of months on all of the major streaming platforms.

I can’t sing enough praises of Bobby Brinker and his bringing these songs to life with his natural knack for production. I got to watch him in real-time coming up with unique ideas, rhythms, and phrasings. I’m so proud to have had Bobby record and produce all six songs for this project. I am humbled by the Brinker family’s generosity, hospitality, and spare bedroom throughout this process (Thank you Bobby, Anna, Wells, & Fisher).

I’m forever grateful to my friends and peers that helped make this project happen from the songwriting and production to the promo content, and those who were advising, encouraging, and supporting me along the way including giving me a place to sleep between my trips from OKC to Nashville and in between.

-josh

LISTENING LINKS:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vTdDccCq1jJvzeeAegr9F?si=eoFmD_RIRO6XjYFtCtgeOw

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/josh-roberts/1469860017

TRACK LISTING
Love Back

Viral

Haven’t Given Up

Keep Up

Lovers Do

Pretend It Never Happened

PROJECT NOTES
Songwriters: Bobby Brinker, Cameron Bedell, Josh Gabbard, Josh Roberts

Musician & Producer: Bobby Brinker

Mixing: Jeff Pitzer

Mastering: Jim Falzone

Photography: Melissa Cosper, Chad Cosper

Video: Chad Cosper, Jeff Johnson

Special Thank You’s: Rob, Linda, & Maria Roberts, Roegan Ryane, Tim & Karen Yokel, The Brinker Family, The Bedell Family,

National Anthem at OKC Thunder

Chesapeake Arena
(Oklahoma City, OK)

Saturday night. 8pm. 18,000 people in the room.

I was graciously asked to perform the national anthem at the LA Clippers vs. OKC Thunder game.

It had been years since I had performed the national anthem for a crowd even close to this size. And honestly, it was kind of a blur until the very end. But sometimes that’s how some of the best performances go, just being lost in it until the very end. So you hope you have some pictures and video to commemorate the occasion.

Special thanks to my good buddy, Chad Taylor, my parents, and other family & friends who were at the game and took some pictures and video. We were able to get some usable footage of the moment. And being able to share the below video link w/ friends and fans on social media was really special too.

Video Clip of the Performance - CLICK HERE

It was a great first time back performing the national anthem and such a cool moment when thousands of people pause, and stand united in a moment of respect. Thank you Oklahoma City Thunder for having me.