Johnny Ellis grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. He started singing in church as a child and was musically influenced by southern style gospel music. He was also influenced by country music on a syndicated radio program called "The Carolina Barn Dance", which originated in his hometown of Spruce Pine, NC. Many of his current songs reflect these influences.

Johnny's God-given talent has enabled him to quickly learn and remember hundreds of country songs. He has honed his smooth rich delivery of a song to a point few artists can achieve. It's artists like Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Gene Watson and Elvis that Johnny has tried to encompass in his style and delivery.
Johnny, Country Earl,
Bob Lominac & Big Steve
Johnny does gigs and guest appearances in NC, SC, TN and FL and was well received in Europe. He has made appearances at Country Earl's near Greenville, SC, The Nashville Palace, The Hometown Opry and The Orchard at Altapass in Spruce Pine, NC, as well as winter shows at Chet's Gator Barn in Lake Wales, FL.

Johnny has many talented friends who share their country music on stage at his shows. He invites his loyal and new friends to join his fan club and let him share his music with them. Having completed his new album "Treasures in the Attic," Johnny Ellis is now working on a new album to be released soon.

Johnny in 2011 began living in Zephyrhills, Florida and plans to spend about 6 months of the year performing in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area. He has made several appearances on the Orange Blossom Opry near Leesburg, Florida.

He also sang in several shows in Zephyrhills including "A Trip Down the Mighty Mississippi" Stage Show, "This Land is Your Land" and others are planned for the winter of 2011 and 2012. Summer will be spent in Western North Carolina with appearances scheduled along the Blue Ridge Parkway area.

Johnny recently joined Cashbox Magazine that ranks songs and artists weekly. His songs will be played on many independent radio stations and available for downloads at Walmart. Also available for play on stations throughout the world. Cashbox can be reached on the internet at www.cashbox.com

Johnny's most recent albums "Remember When" in winter of 2010 and "Johnny and Sue's Country Duets" completed in summer of 2010 with Sue Hovious, are now available for sale.


Johnny & Sue Hovious at Orange Blossom Opry
set show at Orchard Altapass

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