Rising country artist Josie is back with a foot-stomping anthem that pays tribute to the truckies who keep Australia moving. Her brand-new single, “Nothin’ Without Truckin’”, is a high-energy celebration of life on the road, packed with big hooks, raw storytelling, and an undeniable passion for the transport industry.
Inspired by the resilience and dedication of Australia’s truck drivers, Josie penned “Nothin’ Without Truckin’” as a heartfelt salute to the men and women who spend countless hours behind the wheel, ensuring the country’s wheels keep turning. The song takes on an even deeper meaning in the wake of recent natural disasters in North Queensland, where road closures left truck drivers stranded for days with only the supplies they carried in their rigs. Watching small communities come together to support these drivers reinforced a simple truth—without trucking, everything stops.
“Growing up in and around road trains with my dad really solidified my understanding of the importance of truck drivers in not only our country but the world, from a really young age,” says Josie.
Following the massive success of her breakout single “Freight Man”, which racked up over 5 million views on TikTok and earned the nickname ‘the onion song’ for moving even the toughest truckies to tears, Josie has cemented herself as a voice for Australia’s transport community.
Produced by Michael Paynter and Michael Delorenzis of the award-winning MSquared, “Nothin’ Without Truckin’” is built for truck radios, country pubs, and anyone who knows what it means to hit the highway. With its anthemic chorus and electrifying energy, it’s a song that truckies, country music fans, and road warriors alike will want to crank up loud.
“After releasing Freight Man and receiving the reactions and fan base, I did from it, I feel so connected to the transport industry now. It’s been so special seeing how many people relate to my stories and reach out, letting me know how much it means to them,” Josie shares.
From riding shotgun in her dad’s Western Star road train as a kid to sharing stages with country icons like James Johnston, Brad Cox, and Troy Cassar-Daley, Josie has carved out her own lane in Australian country music. With “Nothin’ Without Truckin’”, she continues to honour the hardworking truck drivers who fuel the nation—and she’s just getting started.
ABOUT JOSIE:
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.