Everything Is Fine

The third time's the charm for rising star Josh Turner. That's not to say there was anything wrong with his first two studio albums—both were creative and popular successes. But "Everything Is Fine" lives up to its title and then some. Replete with moonshine and fishing, "Trailerhood" is a down-home slice of the stereotypical country lifestyle (and finds Turner channeling hero John Anderson), while "The Longer the Waiting" has the haunting feel of a Scottish sailing tune. Elsewhere, Turner convincingly covers "One Woman Man," which has been a hit for Johnny Horton and George Jones. The album's two duets are exceptional—the regret-filled "Another Try" features Trisha Yearwood, and "Nowhere Fast" pairs Turner with R&B's Anthony Hamilton on an entirely soulful excursion. —Ken Tucker