Johnny Lee

Highly regarded by his peers as one of Country Music’s finest singers, Johnny PayCheck has been frequently compared to George Jones. He popularized such as “A-11,” “Old Violin” or his most famous song, “Take This Job and Shove It.” Ready to watch?

Johnny Lee, was born in Texas City, Texas, and is a member of the “Texas Country Music Hall of Fame”.

In 1968, he began a 10-year working relationship with Mickey Gilley, at the World Famous Nightclub “Gilley’s” in Pasadena, Texas. In 1979, Lee’s first screen role was in a 1979 TV Movie, “The Girls in the Office”, starring Barbara Eden and Susan St. James. He was then asked to perform in the film, “Urban Cowboy”, which starred: John Travolta and Deborah Winger, “Lookin’ For Love”, Was from that Movie soundtrack, and became Lee’s 1st “Gold Record”.

The song spent 3 weeks as, #1 on the Billboard Country Music Charts, and #2 on the Pop Music Charts. Later becoming one of the Top 100 best Country Songs of all Time. When not traveling and Performing, Johnny can be seen on many Celebrity hunting and fishing shows. As well as on RFD TV’s: “Larrys’ Diner” & “The Homecoming”. With a string of Top 10 hits such as: “One In A Million” – “Bet Your Heart On Me” – “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Sounds Like Love,” – “Hey Bartender” – “You Could’ve Heard a Heart Break.” And Many, Many More.

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About Johnny Lee

Johnny Lee is an American country music artist, best known for his hit single “Lookin’ for Love,” which was featured on the soundtrack for the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and Lee has released several albums throughout his career. He is considered a traditional country artist and is known for his ballads and storytelling.

Johnny Lee Bio

Johnny Lee is an American country music artist. He is best known for his 1980 hit single “Lookin’ for Love,” which was featured in the film Urban Cowboy. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and also reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also had success with other songs such as “One in a Million” and “Pickin’ Up Strangers.” He had several albums throughout the 1980s and continues to tour and perform.

Johnny Lee's Music

Johnny Lee is known for his brand of country music that combines traditional country sounds with a pop influence. He released several albums throughout the 1980s, which featured hit songs such as “Lookin’ for Love,” “One in a Million,” and “Pickin’ Up Strangers.” His music often dealt with themes of love and heartbreak, and his smooth, distinctive voice helped to make him a popular artist in the country music scene. He also had a string of successful tours and performances, which helped to solidify his place as a prominent figure in the country music industry. Although he hasn’t released any new music in recent years, he still tours and performs his classic hits

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