Josh Stumpf

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Josh Stumpf
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Stumpf performing in Toronto, Ontario, at the Horseshoe Tavern in May 2025
Background information
Born2002or2003(age 22–23) [1]
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2022-present
Labels
  • MDM
  • Funky Moose
Website Official website

Joshua Stumpf is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. [2] He is currently signed to MDM Recordings. [3] His debut single "Highway Money" has charted in the top ten of the Billboard Canada Country chart. [4]

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Biography

Stumpf was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. [5] He listened to country music in his dad's garage as a kid, and taught himself to play the guitar when he was in middle school. [5] While in high school, Stumpf took vocal and singing lessons, performed at high school assemblies and events, and led his church's worship team. [5] Stumpf considered Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to be vocal inspirations to him while learning how to sing. [5] He worked as a farmer for a year in Smeaton, Saskatchewan, and then lived two years in Saskatoon while attempting to kickstart his music career, before moving back to Prince Albert. [6] In 2022, Stumpf co-founded the annual Sunset Country Music Festival in MacDowall, Saskatchewan to raise funds for charity. [7]

In 2023, Stumpf released his first track "Drink Me a Lullaby". [8] In 2024, he released "That Song in This Truck" and won the "Emerging Artist Award" at the 2024 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. [7] [9] That same year, Stumpf signed a record deal with MDM Recordings. [10] In April 2025, Stumpf released "Highway Money", his debut radio single and first release with MDM. [11] [1] [12]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleDetails
Josh Stumpf

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
CAN Country
[4]
AUS Country
[14]
2025"Highway Money"731TBA

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2024"That Song in This Truck" [15] Jabez Santiago
2025"Highway Money" [16] Ryan Nolan

References

  1. 1 2 "Josh Stumpf Releases Upbeat New Single "Highway Money"". Front Porch Music. April 27, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  2. Barilla, Everett (May 3, 2025). "Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Josh Stumpf". River Country FM. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  3. "Josh Stumpf - MDM Recordings". MDM Recordings . Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  4. 1 2 References for Canada Country:
  5. 1 2 3 4 Roos, Scott (February 23, 2024). "BELIEVE the hype: Country singer Josh Stumpf is the real deal". North Sask Music Zine. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  6. "What Is In The Saskatchewan Water With Josh Stumpf". Front Porch Music. May 5, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Ryan, Matt (May 24, 2024). "Saskatchewan Country Closeup – Josh Stumpf". Battlefords Now. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  8. "Trending Track - Josh Stumpf". New Country 103.1. May 2, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  9. Maxwell, Nigel (June 24, 2024). "Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf honoured to be named SCMA Best Emerging Artist". Battlefords Now. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  10. "COUNTRY: One to Watch". Seek Your Sounds. Rogers Sports & Media . Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  11. "Josh Stumpf". iHeartRadio.ca . Bell Media. May 1, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  12. Roos, Scott (April 25, 2025). "Review: Josh Stumpf's "Highway Money"". North Sask Music Zine. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  13. "Josh Stumpf - EP by Josh Stumpf". Apple Music (CA). Funky Moose Records. June 7, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  14. References for Australian Country Hot 50:
  15. "Josh Stumpf - That Song In This Truck (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube . May 1, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  16. "Josh Stumpf - Highway Money (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube . April 25, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.