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Joshua David "Josh" Wilson (born November 14, 1983 in El Dorado, Arkansas) is a contemporary Christian musician from El Dorado, Arkansas. He is best known for the radio singles "Savior, Please" from his 2008 album Trying to Fit the Ocean In a Cup and "Before the Morning" from his 2009 EP, Life is Not a Snapshot.

Even when writing songs about the most serious of subjects, singer/songwriter Josh Wilson’s sense of humor is always fully intact. His songs reflect this combination with the heartfelt strains of breakthrough single “Savior, Please,” coupled with his all-too-relatable musings on the sometimes-unpleasant subject of finances (or the lack thereof) on “Dear Money.” Josh's deadpan sense of humor, not to mention a crop of cleverly conceived songs, definitely helps him stand out in a crowd.

Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Josh rarely remembers a day that didn’t involve music—listening to it, playing it or otherwise. By age 7, Josh’s appetite for all things musical wasn’t simply limited to one instrument. After taking piano lessons, he also added drums and guitar to his growing collection of musical competencies.

As he continued to hone his skills, it didn’t surprise anyone, (including himself), when Josh moved to Nashville for further musical training.

“I’ve always been a big believer in pursuing what you’re passionate about,” Josh shares. “I think God gives us all passions and talents, and ultimately, He wants us to use those for His glory. And since I happen to love music, I guess I always knew I’d do something with it.”

After releasing a successful self-titled album in 2010 showcasing his single "Before The Morning," Josh Wilson has released an album, See You, in February fourth of last year (2011). By far the most popular song on that album is “I Refuse,” with “Fall Apart” in close second. The song "I Refuse," was inspired by the aftermath of the storms that flooded the city of Nashville, Tennessee in the spring of 2010. His style in that album was said to have out of the ordinary worship experience with a strong lyrics led by a loud acoustic guitar. Josh Wilson also released a new Christmas album, Noel, on October 5, 2012. The most popular on that album is one of the ones he wrote, “Jesus Is Alive,” which has risen to the top of all his most purchased songs.

On January 3, 2010 during security delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, Wilson decided to pull out his guitar and entertain his fellow passengers. He played the Beatles' "Hey Jude" and the crowd sang along. Video of the incident was posted multiple times on YouTube and it went viral shortly after. A couple of years later, on March 19, 2012 Josh Wilson achieved the “Christian Songwriter/Artist of the Year” award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He was also named as the future of Christian pop music. His album, Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup was labeled one of the top ten albums of the year by Gospel Music Channel Music.

Discography

 * 2004: Dragonfly (independent)
 * 2006: Shake the Shadow EP (independent)
 * 2008: Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup (Sparrow Records)
 * 2008: Sing: A Christmas EP (Sparrow Records)
 * 2009: Life Is Not a Snapshot EP (Sparrow Records)
 * 2010: Josh Wilson (Sparrow Records)
 * 2011: See You (Sparrow Records)
 * 2012: Live From Carson Center - EP (Sparrow Records)
 * 2012: Josh Wilson Presents: Noel (Sparrow Records)

Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)

1 Currently active on the charts