ArtistInfo
Hoyt Johnson
voc, 1935-1989 US, Arley, Alabama
Singer of Rock and Country
A.k.a. Hoyt Ray Johnson
Country & Western singer and songwriter from Arley, Alabama (30 November 1935 - 9 August 1989). He was discovered and managed by deejay Jim Atkins (2). Atkins connected Hoyt with Erwin Records, a Memphis label owned by Marshall Erwin Ellis. Johnson's first record for the label (September 1957) was a song he co-wrote with Atkins, originally called "Where You Are", but released as "It's A Little More Like Heaven (Where You Are)". In late 1958, Johnson landed a contract with a major label, RCA, where his records were produced by Chet Atkins. He was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1959, but his heavy drinking caused the Opry to drop their offer. Hoyt went on to record country and gospel music in the 1960s for small labels like Zone, Satellite, Allstate and Gold Standard before he returned to his native Arley, raising chickens on a farm.
Genres
Plays With
| Hoyt Johnson and The Four Recorders |
Popular Tracks 
Enie Meanie Minie Mo on Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol 2 by Various Artists Little Boy Blue on Under Rockin' Influence - 50's Hits to Dance To by Various Artists I Just Can't Learn To say Goodbye on Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol 2 by Various Artists Standing In Your Window on Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol 2 by Various Artists It's A Little More Like Heaven on Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol 2 by Various Artists You'll Never Be a Stranger To Me on Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol 2 by Various Artists Estamos Solos on Hot Salsa Latino/1 by Grupo Ramirez Cindy on 60's Southern Soul, Vol.4 by Various Artists Cantante Latino on Hot Salsa Latino/1 by Grupo RamirezTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Boy Blue | Hoyt Johnson | 1959 | Single |
| Eca-La / Too Shy | Hoyt Johnson | Single |
Home Page
MusicBrainz
Discogs
SpotifyArtistInfo App
ArtistInfo for iOS and ArtistInfo for Mac are presenting musicians, composers and producers that are envolved in the musical work that you are listening to in Apple Music, iTunes, or Spotify. Discover new music via the network among artists. Manage your favorite musicians and albums via iCloud and share recommendations with your friends via email, AirDrop, or Social Media.
Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.Other Search Results
| Hoyt Johnson and The Four Recorders US Rock and Country |
ArtistInfo by Metason © 2015-2020
