Josie’s country music story starts in Townsville, North Queensland, where she grew up riding
shotgun in her dad’s Western Star road train. Those long-haul trips were more than just miles
down the highway – they were where she learned the value of hard work and found inspiration
for the songs she writes today. Her music is filled with the dust, grit, and honesty of life on the
road, capturing the heart of Australia’s outback.
Her breakout track, ‘Freight Man’, is a heartfelt ode to her dad, brought to life during a co-write
session with Travis Collins at the CMAA Junior Academy. When the song went viral on TikTok
(racking up over 5 million views), it struck a chord with trucking legends around the world,
earning the nickname ‘the onion song’ for its ability to move even the toughest, like her dad, to
tears.
Despite having only a handful of tracks on streaming services, Josie has already hit over a
million streams on Spotify, snagged spots on major editorial playlists, and climbed country radio
charts across the globe. She’s had the chance to share the stage with Aussie country icons like
James Johnston, Brad Cox, Travis Collins, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Lane Pittman, and she’s left
her mark at festivals like Country Fest, Winton Way Out West Fest with PBR, and Lasso CMF.
Josie’s music cuts through the noise, delivering raw, real performances that reflect the grit and
grind of hard work and linger long after that final chord