joshua ray walker

Walker's best songs are full of storytelling, heart and a well-placed yodel flourish.

He's beaten very long odds!

"Breathing hurts. Coughing hurts. But I'm here, I'm awake, I'm alive, I made it through the surgery and now we wait for the results."

The singer and songwriter has set up a GoFundMe to cover living costs and out-of-pocket health expenses as he fights his way back to good health.

Check 'em out!

These 10 country and Americana songs deserved to be hits!

Keep your eyes (and ears!) on these rising stars.