Josh Golden was born in 1994 in Missouri, United States. He grew up in a musical family; his father, John Golden, is a classical guitarist who once played with the indie rock band Pedro the Lion and collaborated with artists such as Damien Jurado and David Bazan. His mother, Cathy Golden, is a former jazz musician. Josh was raised in Chesterfield, Missouri, alongside his siblings—an older brother named John and two sisters, Anne and Liz.
Coming from a musically inclined household, Josh began playing instruments at age 10, learning guitar, piano, and drums. His early education includes attending St. Louis Elementary School, followed by Marquette High School. He started singing at age 12, and from that point, he began writing his own songs, both lyrics and melodies.
Josh Golden launched his music career by uploading performance videos to platforms like Myspace and YouTube, where he quickly developed an online following. His charismatic performances and engaging musical content attracted attention, earning him over 100,000 fans online before he even performed live. One of his most notable early songs, Small Town Big City, became particularly popular on YouTube.
His growing internet fame led to broader exposure when he participated as a finalist in Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing" (N.B.T.), a music competition aimed at introducing emerging artists to the Disney fanbase. This platform significantly increased his visibility among younger audiences across the country.
Following his success on Radio Disney, Josh Golden performed at various events, including a headliner appearance at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles in December 2009. He also toured with Radio Disney's Summer Concert Series in 2009, sharing the stage with Disney Channel stars such as Mitchel Musso. His official Myspace page featured his tour dates, eight of his original songs, and several music videos, further promoting his rising career.
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
