The Johnnie High's Country Music Revue is a weekly country music variety show held at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, Texas in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Each Saturday we present a 1st CLASS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW. The show was created in 1974 by Johnnie High, a singer, musician, songwriter and businessman. In 1994, Johnnie purchased a former movie theater and turned it into the 1200 seat Arlington Music Hall as the permanent home for the JOHNNIE HIGH COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE.
The revue has been a tremendous success for thirty-four years. We feature an 8 member cast of singers, a band made up of professional musicians, and back-up singers. The show introduces at least 20 or 25 new performers each month. Country music fans from all over the world have visited us to see our amazing talent. The variety of shows we have each year includes our Fabulous 50s shows, Legends shows, Incredible Kids, New Faces shows and Gospel concerts. Over the years, Johnnie High's Country Music Revue has opened the door for many successful singers including LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy, Lee Ann Womack, Gary Morris, Linda Davis, Box Car Willie, John Anderson, Shoji Tabuchi and many others. Johnnie's grandaughter, Ashley Smith, is a regular performer on the show and performs as co-host.
Our one-hour live show is now featured weekly on RFD-TV.
Over 200 cable companies, DirecTV and DishNetwork carry
RFD. The Johnnie High show airs Monday 2pm (CST) and midnight.
Also Tuesday 6am (CST).
COME SEE US AND LET US SHOW YOU A GOOD TIME! GOOD, CLEAN,
FUN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AT IT'S BEST !!
THE SUPERPICKERS
BAND Left to Right
RON JONES - Bass Guitar
MAURICE ANDERSON - Pedal Steel and Dobro
NATHAN COATES - Drums
BOO MASSEY - Electric Guitar
ANDREW FRYE - Piano and Keyboards
KEVIN BAILEY- Acoustic Guitar and Harmonica
See individual bio's below
Ashley
Smith, granddaughter of Johnnie High, has performed
on the show since she was 4 years old (1990). As co-host
with Pa-Paw (Johnnie), she brings a new engery to the show. Talent and beauty...she can do it all.
FACTS:
•Degree in Broadcast News
• Performed a lead role in a nationally televised "Made
for TV" movie
• has performed for many events around the country
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John
Sharp, the ultimate "stylist" who can
adapt to any genre of music. John joined the JHCMR in 1979. Since
then, he has performed with LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy, Connie
Smith, Little Jimmie Dickens and Johnny Harrah. One of John's
dreams came true when he performed on the Grand Ole Opry.
FACTS:
• Not only is John an incredible solo artist, he has a Doo Wop ensemble known as "Generation" that has performed all over the country.
• former Calgary Recording artist in the Gospel market
• has extensive love and passion for Rock N Roll Oldies Music and performs it like no other
• assists with the back up vocals on our weekly show
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Joy
McKay, a native of North Carolina, joined the
Johnnie High Show in 1993. When LeAnn Rimes recorded her
#1 hit "Blue", Joy was asked to do the background
vocals on the song. Audiences all over the country are AMAZED with her incredible vocal ability. Once Joy sings a song, there is nothing left for comparison.
FACTS:
• Not only is she an amazing solo artist, she also assists with the back up vocals on our weekly show
• Has been offered many recording contracts over her extensive career
• Has been voted "Female Vocaclist of the Year" by
the COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION
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Wayne
Reed, a vocalist like no other. He has been singing his entire life. His professional career onstage began at
age 5, when he started singing at church. After leading
worship in churches throughout Texas for 16 years, he
joined the JHCMR in 2001.
FACTS:
• Has been voted "Male Vocalist of the Year" by the
COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION 2004
•can sing anything you give him; from Bryan White to Bobby Darrin
• Claims one of his highest honors has been Performing on the JOHNNIE HIGH COUNTRY
MUSIC REVUE
• Has performed on TBN with other artists such as: Larry Gatlin, Russ Taff
and Randy Phillips (PCD).
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Patsy
Andrews, has performed
as a regular on the JHCMR since 1986. Her smooth vocal talents have fans from all over comparing her to the late Patsy Cline. Not only is she beautiful, but she brings that "good ol' feeling" back to Country Music. But don't let that classic sound fool you...she can do it all.
FACTS:
•the First Ever, female voted "Entertainer of the Year" by the
COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION
• some of her influences: Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, Patsy Cline, etc...
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Jon
Rutherford, singer/songwriter/actor, co-wrote
our theme song "Taste For Texas", the instrumental
song that opens the JOHNNIE HIGH COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE Television
show on RFD-TV each week. This traditional Cowboy leaves each audience member with a smile on their face.
FACTS:
• Has performed as an actor on "Walker, Texas Ranger,"
Chevrolet commercials, and an ABC Movie of the week "Holiday
In Your Heart"
• Also works as a male model
and has been featured in many ads
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Shelly
Knapp, first performed
at the JHCMR in 1997. Known for her genuine, fun-loving personality and her captivating stage presence, Shelly was the 2nd and last female to be voted "Entertainer of the Year" by the COUNTRY
MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION.
FACTS:
• Newest member of the "Regular" cast on
the JHCMR and has been compared to a modern day June Carter Cash
• Former Marine in which her husband still serves our country in Iraq
• recently completed a gospel recording in California
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Mike
Stewart, an all-time favorite at the JHCMR show,
has been a regular since 1980. Mike's delivery of any of
the traditional country hits (Merle Haggard, Jim Reeves,
Ray Price) is always a crowd pleaser. His smooth, classic style makes audiences young and old enjoy each and every performance.
FACTS:
• has been voted "Entertainer of the Year" by the
COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION
• aka "Earl" from Burnt Mattress, Arkansas,
just above Hot Springs
•proud family man and grandfather
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Kristy
Struble, began singing at the CMR in 1987. She has a sultry style that keeps an audience wanting more. Not only does Kristy have a love for the show, but she was also introduced to her husband by Johnnie High at the Country Music Revue.
FACTS:
• Not only is she a tremendous solo artist, but she also assists with the JHCMR backup vocals
• Former Miss San Antonio
• has been voted " Female Vocalist of the Year" by
the COUNTRY MUSIC REVUE ASSOCIATION
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Michael
Hix, aka "Wildman", has been named
"Entertainer of the Year" more times than any
performer on the JHCMR. Michael never fails
to bring the crowd to it's feet with performances ranging
from Elvis and Roy Orbison to Dwight Yoakum and Vince Gill. This guy can do it all!
FACTS:
• Dances like Michael Jackson, entertains like Elvis,
sings like a superstar!
• Originally from Amarillo, moved to Dallas/Fort Worth in 2004.
• Became a regular performer at the CMR in 2006
• versatile in all types of music
