So many of my friends, fans, followers and supporters take the time to send me comments and leave messages... I really appreciate them all... Here are just a few.
(And thank you for keeping in touch, coming out to see our shows and following my music!)
Hugh Waddell “When I knew we were going to need sound for the press conference,
(Johnny Cash Museum Press Conference and Celebration – February 14, 2012) I told Cash
Museum founder, Bill Miller, I had the guy to handle it! I had Johnny Collier and Johnny, besides
the awesome job today, even your name was right on!”
Jamey Crisler (Alabama Blues Brothers & Chocolate Festival MC’s) “Johnny, I got to say I am amazed at your talent! U freaking nailed that set with T. Graham Brown yesterday! (Chocolate Festival, Decatur, AL, February 2012) Hope we can work together again soon! Best wishes my friend!”
T. Graham Brown “Had a wonderful time today performing at the Chocolate Festival Decatur, AL... Raised a lot of money for a wonderful organization! Big shout out to Johnny Collier for backing me up on guitar... Ya'll check him out when you get a chance and tell him TGB sent ya!”
"Gentleman Johnny embodies what has been missing from Country music for about the past twenty years. If you like Country that's not that stuff that's just merely called ‘Country’ these days, go see Johnny and his band. You'll be convinced that Country is still alive!" John Terrence, Hearing Board – Nashville Music Association.
“Johnny Collier…. The Bruce Springsteen of Country Music.” Hugh Waddell, Manager – House of Cash (Johnny Cash Museum), Music Event Coordinator for Bill Clinton’s Re-Election Campaign – Nashville Event.
"I think this was one of the BEST [shows] of the season....Johnny, thanks for taking time out to speak with all of your fans...And John Richards was so good and what a nice person too. Again, thanks for all your efforts in making this [Music on Main Street, Perry County] work...YOU are appreciated." Liz Kenneth
“Johnny, this is John Lawson. I have played in bands steady for the past 4 years and off and on for about 10 years before that. It’s something I really enjoy. I think you do super great every time I have seen you play. I idolize you a lot… I live in Linden [Tennessee] and want to know how I can I do what you do. I want to travel around and play and do what you do and if you have time to text back, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.” John Lawson
“Hey Johnny, enjoyed seeing and sharing the stage with you again!” Les Kerr, Singer/Songwriter, PBS Co-Host
“The show was great, as usual!! Johnny gives his all! Wish you could be here to enjoy.” Liz Kenneth regarding Perry County’s Music on Main Street in Lobelville Tennessee.
“We enjoyed tonight… you and your band are great. We made it home safe & hope ya’ll have a safe trip home too. You are really talented” Candita Landers
"We had a great time Sat. night. No one plays the guitar like you!!!" Rachel Szuliman
“Ya’ll check this out… Great singer, great guy, what country music is supposed to be”. John Lawson
“Love to perform with you again, Johnny.” Donna Frost, Singer Songwriter – Nashville, TN
“Johnny you have a really good band. Keep it going.” Willie B. Turner
“Birthday party with JCB… Nothin’ better than that!” Janice King
“You’re an awesome man and musician. You have plenty of true friends and fans Johnny. People dig your music.” Becky Jones
“I sure miss hearing you and your music! It’s good where ever you guys play.” Amy Phillips
“Love, Love, Love your music… Love, Love, Love your CD.” Mona Strait
“I love your music… You’re the greatest.” Regina Davis
“I can’t just say happy birthday like most folks. So, a special day to you, pick and pluck those strings, hearing you play guitar, is one of my favorite things!” Rickey Westbrooks
“Great Job… Thanks for all you do to help St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital!” Peggy McCollum & Steve Thornton
“You have a wonderful voice that God gave you. May God bless and keep you.!” Nancy Johnson
“A lot of people don’t know how tough a musicians’ life can be. It’s a job… You have a great band. Keep kickin’ it. God Bless” Patrick Peters