"Joshua" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton.

[1] The single reached number 1 on the Billboard country charts in February 1971.

Parton received her first Grammy nomination in the Best Country Female Vocal category for the song, losing to Lynn Anderson.

The song drew on many Appalachian references from Parton's youth which she would revisit throughout her career.

The song is about an adventurous young girl who dares to visit the property of a rural recluse, who has a reputation for being mean and hostile.