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Joshua Davis was raised in the folk tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. He writes songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock n roll and vintage soul. Performing Songwriter Magazine called the result "Some of the liveliest and most rocking roots music around." For over 20 years Joshua has made his living sharing his songs, stories and knowledge across the US and Canada at festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses and dives as a solo act, front man for roots ensemble Steppin In It, classic swing band Shout Sister Shout, songwriter showcase band The Starlight Six, and frequently as a workshop facilitator, presenter, or instructor. Davis has released four critically acclaimed solo albums and an EP, five albums with Steppin In It, and a record of jazz standards with Shout Sister Shout, and has appeared on too many albums to count. Already a firm fixture on the Michigan music scene, Davis was surprised by a call from The Voice completely out of the blue. Being unfamiliar with the show, he initially rejected the inquiry, but the producers were persistent. His wife convinced him, however, and after being allowed to skip the auditions, Davis signed up for an incredible six months in the national TV spotlight. He went on to sing high-profile duets with Sheryl Crow and Adam Levine, and helped break the mold of original material being showcased on The Voice. Davis was the first artist to sing an original song on the show, an event which spawned the later segment, This Week of Original Songs. Albums available: Live At The Robin (2019), Secondhand EP (2018), the Way Back Home (2017), A Miracle Of Birds (2013), Magnolia Belles (2011), and Fool Rooster (2005).