Drifting Cowboy

The REAL Story Behind “Long Black Train” | Josh Turner

September 10, 2026·46 min
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Josh Turner sits down with Dillon Weldon on the Drifting Cowboy Podcast to reveal the real story behind “Long Black Train”—including the powerful vision that inspired one of the most unforgettable songs in modern country music.Josh also reflects on 20 years of “Your Man” and shares the story behind the career-defining hit. He opens up about growing up surrounded by music, the vocal cord injury that left him wondering whether he would ever sing again, meeting the legendary Johnny Cash, and recording “Me and God” with bluegrass icon Ralph Stanley.From the songs that changed his life to the moments that nearly ended his career, Josh tells the stories behind his unmistakable voice, his faith, and his journey through country music.Subscribe to the Drifting Cowboy Podcast for honest conversations with the artists, songwriters, musicians, and legends who keep real country music alive.Josh Turner, Josh Turner interview, Josh Turner podcast, Long Black Train, Long Black Train story, story behind Long Black Train, Long Black Train meaning, Your Man Josh Turner, Your Man 20th anniversary, story behind Your Man, Josh Turner vocal cord injury, Josh Turner voice, Josh Turner Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash, Me and God, Ralph Stanley, Josh Turner songs, country music podcast, country music interviews, classic country music, real country music, Drifting Cowboy Podcast, Dillon Weldon

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