Johnny Lee stopped ‘Looking for Love’ from country music fans years ago, as his popularity has always been high within the genre. Being a part of the soundtrack for the hit movie ‘Urban Cowboy’ certainly helped skyrocket his career but it was his voice and storytelling through lyrics that gave him staying power. The movie premiered in 1980 and 40 years later, Johnny Lee was still making albums and selling his classic country-style songs. He and the late, great Mickey Gilley teamed up for a tour promoting the anniversary of the soundtrack and movie.

Other Top 10 hits of Johnny Lee include  “One In A Million,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Sounds Like Love,” “Hey Bartender,” “You Could’ve Heard a Heart Break” and more. In 2016, he released “You Ain’t Never Been to Texas” which contained 12 new titles.

New Milestones

This year marks two distinct anniversaries of Lee’s previous hits: the 45th anniversary of his Top 5 single, “This Time” and the 40th Anniversary of Top 10 Single “Sounds Like Love”.

“Country music has been my life for as long as I can remember,” shares Johnny Lee. “This year marks several milestone anniversaries for hit songs from throughout the years. “This Time” has always been a favorite of mine and I hope it is one of yours as well.’ In addition to looking back to his his previous hits that are still getting airtime today, Johnny Lee isn’t living in the past, as he is still creating present and future hits.

New Music

For those who have been wishing for a new album, that wish has come true. Lee’s newest album has dropped today.

Packed with 14 new songs-some written by Lee, others co-written by him-this album is described as a reflection of his life. Each track features a variation, providing a listening journey from his past to his future.

Everything’s Gonna’ Be Alright is available on all streaming platforms at orcd.co/JohnnyLeeEverythingsGonnaBeAlright.

New Tour

Wishing to see him live  in 2023? Another wish has come true. Catch the ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call!’ tour at dates throughout the year.   Here’s the Farewell tour schedule, with more dates and cities being added.

Johnny Lee Upcoming Tour Dates:
APR 14 – Magnolia Motor Lounge / Fort Worth, Texas
APR 15 – The Texan Theater / Cleveland, Texas
MAY 20 – Oshkosh Arena / Oshkosh, Wis. (with Jeannie Seely)
MAY 27 – Real Life Amphitheater / Selma, Texas (with T.G. Sheppard, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Janie Fricke, and Moore & Moore)
JUN 14 – Big Cabo Fest / Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
JUN 23 – Renfro Valley Barn Dance / Mount Vernon, Ky.
JUN 24 – Liberty Showcase Theater / Liberty, N.C.
JUL 28 – Blackhawk Creek Ranch / Whitehouse, Texas
JUL 29 – Honky Tonk Texas / Silsbee, Texas
JUL 30 – Main Street Crossing / Tomball, Texas
SEP 02 – Pedrotti’s Ranch / Helotes, Texas (with T.G. Sheppard and Moe Bandy)
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 16 – Francine’s Country Pavilion / Iola, Texas
SEP 17 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 24 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
SEP 30 – 2920 Roadhouse / Hockley, Texas
OCT 01 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 08 – Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre / Branson, Mo.
OCT 12 – Marion Cultural and Civic Center / Marion, Ill. (with Mandy Barnett)
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.
NOV 11 – Old Town Theatre / Huntsville, Texas
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.