Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
	Ritter performing in February 2016.
Background information
Birth name	Joshua B. Ritter
Born	October 21, 1976 (age 47); Moscow, Idaho, U.S.
Genres	Folk; alternative country; rock; Americana;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; musician; author;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; piano; lute; violin;
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Signature Sounds; V2; Sony BMG; Victor;
Website	Joshritter.com

Joshua B. Ritter^[1] (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and author who performs and records with the Royal City Band. Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics.^[2]^[3]^[4] In 2006, he was named one of the "100 Greatest Living Songwriters" by Paste magazine.^[5]

^ "A CERTAIN LIGHT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
^ Bob Boilen (December 7, 2010). "Bob Boilen's Top 10 (Really 9) Albums Of 2010 : All Songs Considered". NPR. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
^ Moser, John (August 26, 2019). "Americana favorite Josh Ritter to play free WXPN show at Easton's State Theatre". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
^ Deming, Mark. "Josh Ritter: Artist Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
^ Ritter, Josh. "Josh Ritter". Huffington Post.

[1] "A CERTAIN LIGHT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.

[2] Bob Boilen (December 7, 2010). "Bob Boilen's Top 10 (Really 9) Albums Of 2010 : All Songs Considered". NPR. Retrieved October 16, 2015.

[3] Moser, John (August 26, 2019). "Americana favorite Josh Ritter to play free WXPN show at Easton's State Theatre". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

[4] Deming, Mark. "Josh Ritter: Artist Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

[5] Ritter, Josh. "Josh Ritter". Huffington Post.

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