The youngest of three brothers, Dorr grew up in a close-knit family in the resource rich oil and coal mining city of Gillette, Wyoming. He grew up playing football but multiple injuries made him rethink his direction. While recovering from an injury he picked up an unused guitar and started learning chords. The first time he played in public for 700 people at a college talent show. A couple of internships at a record label later he started writing songs and the rest is history.
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1. For people who may not have heard your music before how would you describe your sound?
I heard someone describe my music as it has that stadium rock aggression, with coffee house country lyric/intimacy.
2. What was the inspiration for your current single Rocket when you were writing it?
It came from the guitar my co-writer Blair was playing, and we were talking about high school days. It came from that feeling for just getting lost and being spontaneous if that special someone, and I feel like everyone can relate to that feeling. It's one of the best feeling you can have.
3. Who are a few songwriters you would like to write with but haven't had the opportunity to yet?
Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell.
4. You released your self-titled EP in May 2014, Can you tell us if you are working on a full length album and what the status of that is?
I am currently in the song narrowing process, for new album. I'm still writing almost every day though, it's the best song wins for me whether I write or someone else does. I'd say early next year i'm hoping to have some new music out!
5. Who are a few of your biggest musical influences?
This is a long and broad list haha. Tom Petty, Garth Brooks, Dwight Yoakam, Ryan Adams, Bruce Springstein, Bryan Adams, Vince Gill.
6. What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your life before you die?
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I just want to be healthy and happy and playing music. Ok, a Grammy would be alright with me though too haha
7. What is your favorite part of being a country music artist?
I love getting to travel and meet all of the interesting and amazing people and fans all over the USA, the stories you get from the road are priceless.
8. What is the biggest difference in where you grew up in Wyoming and living in Nashville?
The biggest difference is just the amount of people and the whole "city life" thing. We didn't have traffic jams or one way streets. Another big thing is all the damn trees the south has. In Wyoming it's really flat, no trees, you can see for miles, I miss that part a lot.
9. If you could collaborate with anyone for a CMT Crossroads episode who would it be and why?
I think Tom Petty...Can you make that happen!!?! Haha
10. If you had the opportunity to go on your dream tour who would it be?
As long as they are easy going and fun, i'm in.
11. In your opinion what is the key to having a successful career in the country music industry?
Just working hard, having a lot of patience, and a lot of faith in yourself. Only worry about the things you can control.
You can download Josh's debut EP on iTunes and keep up to date with everything on his Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
