JOSH STUMPF RELEASES HEARTBREAK-FUELLED NEW SINGLE JOHNNIE WALKER (BACK TO ME) FROM HIS EP, TWO-LANE TESTIMONY AHEAD OF HIS FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR AND GROUNDWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL APPEARANCE\u000f\u000fThe Saskatchewan artist brings heartbreak to the dance floor with an uplifting blend of country grit, \u201980s two-step rhythms and rock-driven energy\u000f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of Canada\u2019s most promising new country artists, Josh Stumpf, has released his new single, \u201c Johnnie Walker (Back To Me),\u201d from the EP Two-Lane Testimony. Pairing a heartbreak narrative with \u201980s-inspired two-step rhythms, traditional-country grit and rock-driven energy, the track follows two Top 10 Canadian country radio hits for the Saskatchewan artist.\u000f\u000fStumpf will tour Australia for the first time this October, including an appearance at Groundwater Country Music Festival: on the Gold Coast, running October 16\u201318, 2026.\u000f\u000f\u201cMy favourite thing about \u2018 Johnnie Walker (Back To Me)\u2019 is how it instantly makes you want to move,\u201d shares Stumpf. \u201cIt feels so free and uplifting, even though it\u2019s telling the story of heartbreak, and I think that contrast is what makes it hit so hard.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c Johnnie Walker (Back To Me)\u201d captures the heart of Stumpf\u2019s sound: gritty, soulful and unapologetically country. Its dance-ready energy brings a fresh lift to a story of longing, balancing traditional-country influence with the swagger of \u201980s two-step and a rock-driven edge.\u000f\u000fThe single appears on Two-Lane Testimony, a collection shaped by themes of love, loss and escape. Across the EP, Stumpf uses the open road as both a setting and a way out – from difficult thoughts, emotions, everyday life and the pull of home.\u000f\u000f\u201cWhat I love most about this EP is the way each song holds its own while still contributing to something bigger,\u201d says Stumpf. \u201cEvery track tells its own story, but together they connect in a way that reveals a fuller picture. I wanted the title to reflect that.\u201d\u000f\u000fMost recently, Stumpf was named a semifinalist in SiriusXM Canada\u2019s Top of the Country, a nationwide competition presented in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association\u00ae (CCMA) that celebrates the country\u2019s next generation of country artists. He also received two 2026 CCMA Award nominations\u2014Fans\u2019 Choice and Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year\u2014recognition that he said came as a complete surprise when he discovered the news while scrolling through social media.\u000f\u000fABOUT JOSH STUMPF:\u000fSaskatchewan-born, award-winning country artist Josh Stumpf brings a raw, soulful energy to his music, captivating audiences with its authenticity and emotion. Drawing influence from a wide range of styles \u2013 outlaw country, 80s two-step, and country rock to name a few \u2013 Stumpf\u2019s voice and songwriting continue to uphold a sound that is uniquely his own. A skilled multi-genre writer, Stumpf has already made his mark in the music scene by winning the 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year award at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, as well as, through dynamic performances and as the co-founder of the Sunset Country Music Festival, a small but mighty Saskatchewan-based grassroots festival that raises funds to give back to the community. First introduced to listeners in 2023 with his debut single, \u201cDrink Me A Lullaby,\u201d Stumpf celebrated his signing with MDM Recordings Inc. last year. His debut single with the label, \u201cHighway Money,\u201d spent 7 weeks in the top 10 at Canadian Country radio, and his follow-up, \u201cNobody Roads,\u201d currently holds a top 10 spot for its 8th week. With the release of the new EP \u2018Two-Lane Testimony,\u2019 Josh solidifies himself as one of Canada\u2019s hottest new Country artists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JOSH STUMPF RELEASES HEARTBREAK-FUELLED NEW SINGLE JOHNNIE WALKER (BACK TO ME) FROM HIS EP, TWO-LANE TESTIMONY AHEAD OF HIS FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR AND GROUNDWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL APPEARANCE\u000f\u000fThe Saskatchewan artist brings heartbreak to the dance floor with an uplifting blend of country grit, \u201980s two-step rhythms and rock-driven energy\u000f One of Canada\u2019s most promising new country … Continue reading “Josh Stumpf – Johnnie Walker (Back To Me)”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3086"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3086\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3087,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3086\/revisions\/3087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}