We had a great conversation with the legendary Johnny Lee on The Chris & Sandy Show! We talked about so many things from family, sacrifices plus he told a lot of great stories! He’s lived a crazy career within the country music world. We were honored to have him on the show.
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.
THE ORIGINAL URBAN COWBOY
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