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Joshua David "Josh" Wilson (born November 14, 1983) is a contemporary Christian musician from El Dorado, Arkansas.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Josh Wilson Discography )〕 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''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Josh Wilson Biography, Interviews, and Music Interviews )〕 Josh Wilson's songs reflect humor and emotional aspects in his single "Savior, Please", coupled with his musings on subject of finances on "Dear Money". Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, Wilson often listened to music or played it. By age 7, his interest in music had expanded to include other instruments. After taking piano lessons, he also added drums and guitar to his growing collection of musical competencies. "I've always been a big believer in pursuing what you're passionate about," he stated. "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", Wilson released an album, ''See You'', in February fourth of 2011. The most popular song on the album is "I Refuse", with "Fall Apart" in close second.〔Apple Inc. (n.d.). Josh Wilson. Retrieved December 6, 2012, from iTunes website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/josh-wilson/id273296184 〕 The song "I Refuse" was inspired by the aftermath of the storms that flooded the city of Nashville, Tennessee in the spring of 2010, and deals with the idea that Christians should refuse to just stand by during times of suffering, instead of pursuing justice and furthering God's kingdom. 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.〔 Ham, R. (December 7, 2011). Josh Wilson: See You. Retrieved December 5, 2011, from Christianity Today website: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/ februaryweb-only/see-mini.html〕〔 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 GospelMusicChannel.com.〔The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. (March 20, 2012). Ben Glover Named ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year at 34th Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards. Retrieved December 9, 2012. http://www.ascap.com/Press/2012/0319_Christian-Music-Awards.aspx〕 ==Discography== *2004: ''Dragonfly'' (independent)〔〔https://play.spotify.com/artist/6lpFIDVjCZBUe1uUm1q0AW〕 *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)〔 This is a compilation album of songs from his previous works ''Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup'' and ''Life Is Not a Snapshot EP''. *2011: ''See You'' (Sparrow Records)〔 *2012: ''Live From Carson Center - EP'' (Sparrow Records)〔 *2012: ''Noel'' (Sparrow Records)〔 *2013: ''Carry Me'' (Sparrow Records) *2015: ''That Was Then, This Is Now'' (Sparrow Records) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Josh Wilson (musician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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