Johnny Jolin
Johnny Jolin | |
|---|---|
 Johnny Jolin performing in Watsontown, PA May, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Johnny LaRue Jolin |
| Born | October 17, 1964 |
| Origin | Montoursville, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | country, rock, singer-songwriter, gospel |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1991 - present |
| Labels | LWM Records USAgency Entertainment Division |
| Website | http://www.johnnyjolin.com |
Johnny Jolin (born October 17, 1964 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) is a notable American country music artist best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed Johnny Jolin Band,[1][2] being the lead vocalist for Country/Folk group The Front Porch Country Band[3] and in 2011 by his Top-Ten hit single "Thank God."[4][5][6]
His career began after winning a talent search competition during his ten years of service in the U.S. Army.[7] Before reaching “head-liner” status he spent his early days opening for many popular Nashville recordings artists of the 1990s including Confederate Railroad, Hank Williams III, David Lee Murphy, Ricochet, Jeff Carson, Mel McDaniel, Chely Wright and Steve Wariner.[8] Hank Williams III deemed Jolin “The Eddie Van Halen of Country Music” because of his blend of guitar solos and country classics which also garnered him the title Rockin' Rollin' Johnny Jolin.[9] He is known for his “raw, edgy vocal”[10] and is sometimes compared to Country Music great John Anderson.[11]
In April, 2004 Johnny was invited by the US. China Foundation to do a two-week tour of Mainland China as front man of The Front Porch Country Band.[12][13]
After heavy east coast touring Jolin began receiving regional country radio airplay which led to his popular self-penned live songs “Girl Like That” and “Bedroom Eyes” getting picked up by nationally syndicated Conman Radio.[14] "Girl Like That" and "Bedroom Eyes" were co-written with Cal Phillips.[15]
On May 10, 2010 Johnny Jolin and the Front Porch Country Band opened for Randy Travis.[16]
On June 17, 2010 Johnny Jolin signed with Nashville's LWM Records.[17] The label's website states: "LWM Records is a co-venture between Living Wills Music (BMI) and country music star Johnny Jolin."[18]
On April 9, 2011 he released his LWM Records debut single “Thank God” to radio.[19] The single climbed the Christian Country Top 100 for 6-months before peaking at No. 6 in November, 2011.[20][21] "Thank God" was written by Nashville songwriter Andrew Scott Wills.
LWM Records released Johnny Jolin's "Thank God" follow-up single to iTunes and Country radio on November 11, 2011 titled "Tell That To God."[22] The single peaked at No. 29 and was written by Nashville writers Chad Tyler and Andrew Scott Wills.
On Saturday, June 9, 2012 LWM Records announced Jolin would release a new single titled "Valley of the Shadow" deeming Tuesday June 12, 2012 the release date.[23]
On Monday, August 20, 2012 Johnny Jolin announced on Facebook, Twitter and his official website that he was "retiring from playing music live as Johnny Jolin or in any other form" upon the grounds that God had convicted him of pride.[24][25][26]
On August 30, 2019 Johnny Jolin released single "Hard To Be Good" to digital streaming platforms. The track was produced by touring guitarist Dave Smith (Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood).[27]
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Country Top 100 | Christian Voice Top 100 | ||
| 2011 | "Thank God" (re-mix) | 6 | — |
| 2012 | "Tell That To God" | 29 | — |
| 2012 | "Valley of the Shadow" | - | 81 |
References
- ^ http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/510671.html
- ^ http://reviews.countrymusictattletale.com/Reviews/d/Johnny_Jolin_Thanks_God-676-1720836.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=131150
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2003-04-09. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.ezflipmags.com/Magazines/View/PowerSource_Magazine/7/
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/510671.html?nav=5016
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://reviews.countrymusictattletale.com/reviews/d/UserReview-Johnny_Jolin_Thanks_God-676-1720836-204323-Johnny_Jolin_Thank_God_.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.voanews.com/english/news/a-13-a-2004-05-05-1-1-67347927.html?moddate=2004-05-05
- ^ http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/510671.html?nav=5016
- ^ http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=57274
- ^ http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2009/05/07/entertainment/doc4a03041ec73d2508346239.txt
- ^ http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=131150
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ https://news.yahoo.com/johnny-jolin-turns-heads-single-20110409-070500-735.html
- ^ http://www.ezflipmags.com/Magazines/View/PowerSource_Magazine/7/
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.musicnewsnashville.com/johnny-jolin-celebrates-hit-releases-follow-up
- ^ http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=154764
- ^ http://johnnyjolin.com
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/johnnyjolin/posts/10150231808019956?ref=notif¬if_t=feed_comment
- ^ http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=156914
- ^ "News Wire".