‘Still an evolving experiment’: Josh Ritter reflects on Idaho ties, hints at July 4 performance

By: Valentin Termite

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,296

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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At 19, Joshua Ritter, born in Moscow to parents Robert and Sue, left the state to pursue his education and music career in Ohio. More than 30 years, 13 albums and two novels later, Ritter is back in Idaho to headline America’s 250-year celebration.

The folk singer/songwriter, announced as a headliner by the America250 in Idaho Advisory Council in May, now prepares for an occasion he told the Idaho Capital Sun in an interview …

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