Joshua B. Ritter, known as Josh Ritter, was born on October 21, 1976, in Moscow,
Idaho, and is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His musical journey
began with a fascination for Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, leading him to purchase
his first guitar at age 14. After graduating from Oberlin College, Ritter
recorded his self-titled debut album Josh Ritter in 1999. In 2003, he released
Hello Starling, which debuted at Number 2 on the Irish charts and marked a
significant breakthrough. Ritter's subsequent albums include The Animal Years
(2006), The Historical Conquests of Jo...