I like to scold the masses of “Country” fans that vehemently proclaim how much they miss Country Music being gone. Ummmm… Gene Watson dropped an all new album last year, I didn’t see you celebrating that? The Opry has been revitalizing their ranks with a plethora of REAL Country stars now, and inviting so many of “our” bands lately that it’s once again becoming a pinnacle of history.
Three of the favorite male Legends around today that I personally enjoy more than any are Gene Watson, Moe Bandy and this man Mr. Johnny Lee. I mean I GREW UP with the Urban Cowboy movie and all of those Country Music movies like Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds made. I have all of those soundtrack albums, and I still listen to them, and I enjoy all of those hit songs BUT……
Guys, let’s face it…..people like Johnny Lee have so many songs that are considered “filler” songs, that were actually better than some of the well known songs ( at least in my opinion ). See THAT IS why I like vinyl. You can STUDY these songs on the vinyl jacket, yeah digital is cool but it’s not PERSONAL enough to TRULY delve into unknown music like this.
I so do not believe he will never record again…but as for the road, he has announced the end. i also do not believe he won’t pop on Texas Music Scene videos and other media outlets live. He actually is still in very good singing condition, and still sounds top notch, and he loves his fans.
| Johnny Lee’s ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour’ is Coming to California, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona, and North Carolina with More Dates to be Announced Soon!Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Top 10 Single “Sounds Like Love” |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country legend and Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love,’‘ is announcing his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement that took the world by storm in the early 80s. Along with the announcement for the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour,’ Johnny Lee is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1983 Top 10 hit “Sounds Like Love,” which was written by Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black. “The good Lord has given me a wonderful life and the absolute most loyal fans in the world,” shares Johnny. “The music and fans have meant everything to me. Over the last couple of years, Parkinson’s has been a pain in the…butt. This is a big announcement and one I am not making easily. So come on out and join us for a night of music and memories as we kick off the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ This isn’t the end…this is only the right now.” Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and No. 1 smash crossover hit “Lookin’ for Love,” recently released his highly anticipated album, Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright by BFD/Audium Nashville distributed exclusively through The Orchard. Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright consists of fourteen songs, some written or co-written by Johnny, that he has saved throughout the years for the perfect album that truly reflects his life. Each of the fourteen tracks showcases a different side of Lee, allowing his listeners to experience a journey that draws on his past, but more importantly highlights the future. Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright was premiered by Taste of Country and is available on all streaming platforms at orcd.co/JohnnyLeeEverythingsGonnaBeAlright. Johnny Lee Upcoming Tour Dates: FEB 09 – Main Street Crossing / Tomball, Texas FEB 10 – Silver Spur Gala – Museum of Natural Science / Houston, Texas FEB 11 – Moonlight Inn / French Settlement, La. FEB 13 – Cactus Theater / Lubbock, Texas FEB 15 – The Liberty / Roswell, N.M. FEB 16 – The Hitching Post / Apache Junction, Ariz. FEB 17 – Agua Caliente Casino / Rancho Mirage, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle) FEB 18 – Mazatzal Casino / Payson, Ariz. MAR 04 – 11th Street Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas APR 15 – The Texan Theater / Cleveland, Texas APR 16 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. APR 23 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. APR 30 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. MAY 07 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. MAY 14 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. MAY 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. MAY 27 – Real Life Amphitheater / Selma, Texas (with T.G. Sheppard, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Janie Fricke, and Moore & Moore) MAY 28 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. JUN 24 – Liberty Showcase Theater / Liberty, N.C. SEP 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. SEP 07 – Tackle Box / Chico, Calif. SEP 08 – Eagle Mountain Casino / Porterville, Calif. (with Crystal Gayle) SEP 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. SEP 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. SEP 24 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. OCT 01 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. OCT 08 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. OCT 15 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. OCT 22 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. OCT 29 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. DEC 03 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. DEC 10 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. DEC 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo. |
