Joshua Scott Jones To Release Debut Solo Album 'The Healing' In 2014

Joshua Scott Jones has revealed that he will release his debut solo album The Healing later this year.

Following his rise to fame alongside his then-fiancée Meghan Linsey from the CMT show Can You Duet to the top of the charts, Joshua entered rehab for drug problems. When he came out of rehab clean, he and Meghan decided to split, and in 2013 both embarked on solo projects (you can read more about this in our interview with Meghan here).

"I feel like at this point in my life as an artist, I can’t be anything but candid," Josh explains. "The record certainly reflects my headspace over the last few years and tells the story of what I’ve gone through, especially the title track of the record, ‘The Healing'." He continues, "It feels like a long time coming. It’s like moving into a new home or getting a new car; you have strong sentiment and deep attachment for the old car, but are eager to get behind the wheel of the new one."

The first single from the upcoming record, which doesn't yet have an official release date, is an upbeat, fun song called 'Honk (If You're Tonky)'. "Honk (If You’re Tonky)’ spoke very loudly to me right off the bat as an anthem for guys," he shares. "It speaks to the misunderstood side of men, that makes us rough around the edges while carrying the burden of a big heart and just wanting to live in harmony with yourself. What better than an ‘anthem’ for a first single?"

If that weren't enough, Joshua is also about to head out on tour, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks. "The set list will definitely include the songs on my solo record, but there will be hints of Steel Magnolia," he reveals. "I feel a kind of responsibility to the audience to make song choices that flow from start to finish and that build the show so they leave feeling satisfied and wanting to experience it again. That’s my goal with every show."

I can't wait to see how his career evolves, and Meghan too.