Johnny is the second youngest of nine kids.  Sorrow loomed early for Johnny as he was placed in a foster home at age 12.  He adds, "Hardship sort of followed me; I never seemed to get a break."  With humiliation of arriving at high school on an orphanage bus, he was motivated that much more to succeed.  And although it was a struggle for Johnny, he received a full track and football scholarship to Texas A&M when he graduated.  He knew he wanted to pursue music, especially Gospel.

"Why Elvis?" Johnny is asked.  "People always said I resembled Elvis," Johnny says.  "While eating at a restaurant with my mother, I recall several people telling me how much I looked like him.  I think even back then I knew that I could use his image for a 'draw' and be able to testify through Gospel music."  What a great example of a tremendous talent that in the end was changed by all the worldly traps.  Young people can see that what the world has to offer is shallow, and not everlasting as God's plan for our lives.

Johnny is a Branson recording artist who has sun Gospel music on many stages in the heart of the music industry.  He is solid on stage whether performing solo or singing with other acts... in Branson, MO, Arizona or somewhere in between.  Johnny's music showcases a true Southern Gospel experience seldom heart at today's standards.

More than a musician, he is a man filled with messages of hope and faith.  His songs reflect on Old South flare with honesty and a passionate faith.  The songs on Johnny's CD reflect the true feelings he has for Jesus.  Each song relates to a feeling or attitude he has experienced somewhere in his own life.  The CD's tribute is to the One, True King, Jesus Christ!  Jones explains, "Elvis did not start out on a bad foot, he just ended up that way.  I'm committed to seeing the best in everyone.  Elvis loved Gospel music and spent many hours after a show singing Gospel to relieve his troubled soul."

Johnny adds, "Jesus said, 'Judge not, lest you be judged.'  Many remember Elvis at the end but forget his deep roots in Southern Gospel music.  Elvis may have given up on himself, but he never gave up on God.  As an impersonator of Elvis, I feel I was led to do his Gospel music, more than his Rock and Roll or other secular music.  We all fall short of God's glory and I just hope my music inspires the spirit within us all... to reach out to others in these perilous times."

Johnny has had many circumstances and situations in his personal life which would make anyone ask, "What am I here for?"  Surviving a devastating car accident, he was determined to walk again in spite of his doctor's predictions that it would be impossible.

"I hope that my music can continue to bless others through song.  My prayer is that in these end times, that we do not become 'lovers of self,' but rather Crusaders for Christ and to look within ourselves to find what it is that truly drives us; and if we look close enough the only one true answer is Jesus Christ."From cruise ships to many churches across the states, his free concerts inspire and lift the spirit of countless Christians.  In June 2006, Johnny donated his talents to a large benefit concert in which money was raised for adoption of Russian children into the U.S.  Thanks to the generous people who attended, thousands of dollars have been raised!  His charities include many organizations, such as Knights of Columbus, the local Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee and many local churches.

Johnny Jones was the main attraction at the Imaginary Theater in Branson, MO, where the show was named, "Elvis Gospel Memories."  The show included retired army Chaplain Ron Boldman as the inspirational speaker.  The show's purpose: to bring people close to Jesus Christ through song!