Grammy Winning artist, John Berry, releases new EP, “Thomas Road”

22nd Annual Christmas Tour Kicks Off With 21 Dates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 30, 2018) -- Grammy winning singer/songwriter, John Berry, has released his latest project with an exclusive announcement in Billboard Magazine. The EP, “Thomas Road,” is named after the street he grew up on in Decatur, GA and where his passion and love for music took a hold of his desire to become a recording artist. The music is available on digital formats for streaming and download here and can be ordered from his website.

“Everyone has heard the old adage "You Can't Go Home Again," writes Billboard Magazine Journalist, Deborah Evans Price. “Thankfully, John Berry didn't listen.”

"As exciting as it was to go into the studio to record new music, to be able to it with my friend Chuck Howard, after so many years, was just amazing. Chuck hears me like no one else and knows how to take me musically where I’ve never thought possible and then, add in the incredible talent of Barry Weeks who co-produced my new project,’ shares Berry. “I am so excited to share this new music with you and I hope these songs will take you to new places that feel familiar."  

Release Date: 28 Nov. 2018

Label: JB Music, LLC

Genres: Country

6 Tracks

Time: 19:09

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Song List:
“Thomas Road” – John Berry / Barry Weeks

“Richest Man” John Berry / Liz Hengber / Will Robinson

“Heavin’ Comin’ Down” – John Wiggins / Bob Moffatt / Clint Moffatt

“Why Didn’t I” – Michael Boggs / Barry Weeks

“Beautifully Broken” – Tiffany Arbuckle Lee / Jenny Slate Lee

“Don’t Think I Ain’t Country” –  Bill Anderson / John Berry

“I was fortunate to grow up in a home where music was always celebrated. The sounds of gospel, classical, country or pop were always present, but it was the latter years of elementary school into high school that were a significant time for me. Carole King wove "Tapestry," John Denver came down a "Country Road," Cat Stevens rode in on a " Peace Train" and I began playing the guitar,” stated John Berry in the liner notes. “Listening to a white AM radio on the shop table in my dad's garage helped me to dream bigger than who I was. The music drew me in and I had to be a part of it... it was a part of me. With my dad's encouragement and help, we built a little studio in the basement of our house and I recorded my first four albums there. The fire inside me grew. I am beyond grateful for the inspiration I found in family, friends and music on Thomas Road. All those memories keep calling me back home to Thomas Road.”

John is on the road and touching hearts with his 22nd annual “Christmas Songs & Stories with John Berry Tour.” The seasonal fan favorite performances are filled with traditional Christmas songs, including his incredible a cappella version of "O Holy Night,” many of his most requested hit songs, and a few of his childhood stories sprinkled in.

It is no surprise that John Berry quickly sells out venues all over the country. The Entertainment Nexus once described the award-winning entertainer as "one of the most remarkable voices in music."

Christmas Songs & Stories with John Berry Tour Dates:
Nov 16 - Marietta, GA - Marietta High School Performing Arts Center
Nov 23 - Panama City Beach, FL - Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater
Nov 24 - Franklin, NC - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 25 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
Dec 02 - Florence, AL - Shoals Community Theatre
Dec 04 - High Point, NC - High Point Theatre
Dec 05 - Emory, VA - E&H McGlothlin Center for the Arts
Dec 06 - Jackson, TN - Ned R. McWherter W. T. Cultural Arts Center
Dec 07 - Chillicothe, OH - Majestic Theatre
Dec 08 - Greenville, MI - Greenville High School Performing Arts Center
Dec 09 - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo State Theatre
Dec 11 - Albert Lea, MN - Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Dec 12 - Oshkosh, WI - The Grand Oshkosh
Dec 13 - Jeffersonville, IN - Jeffersonville Plaza Hall
Dec 15 - Glasgow, KY - The Historic Plaza Theatre
Dec 16 - Gallatin, TN - The Palace Theater
Dec 18 - Gainesville, GA - Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University
Dec 19 - Watkinsville, GA - Oconee County Civic Center
Dec 20 - Augusta, GA - Imperial Theatre
Dec 21 - Dothan, AL - Dothan Opera House
Dec 22 - Macon, GA - The Grand Opera House

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Grammy winning artist, John Berry, included on Country Faith Christmas Vol.2

GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST, JOHN BERRY, INCLUDED ON COUNTRY FAITH CHRISTMAS VOL. 2

CD Features Top Country Music Artists Including Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr, Darius Rucker and More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 1, 2018) -- Grammy winning singer/songwriter, John Berry, has been included on the new release of “Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2” by popular faith-based, multi-faceted brand, Country Faith. The CD features the top Country Music artists including Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr, Darius Rucker and more.

Distributed through Curb/Word Entertainment, the album is available now through digital retailers, including Apple Music and Amazon here.  Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2 will be sold exclusively in Cracker Barrel stores and is one of only four featured Christmas releases at Cracker Barrel’s over 600 stores, which are located across the U.S.

“I am beyond excited to have a song on the Country Faith Christmas project,” said John Berry. “Christmas is the most special time of year and I believe Do Not Be Afraid is a perfect song for celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Release Date: September 28, 2018

Label: Word

Total Length: 54:52

Genres: Country

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“I have been a big fan of John Berry since I first heard that amazing voice more than two decades ago. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of interviewing him and learning that the man behind that voice is just as impressive off stage in the character he displays and his compassion towards people,” said Deborah Evans Price. “His Christmas collection is one of my all-time favorite holiday albums and I'm so thrilled that "Do Not Be Afraid" is featured on Country Faith Christmas, Vol. 2. Excited that it is included on such an incredible compilation Christmas album."

The new holiday release follows the original Country Faith Christmas album, which was released in October 2013. Following its release, the album became the #1 CD Pick in People Country and was featured in Parade magazine as well as many other national publications, including Billboard, Country Weekly and more. Additionally, Country Faith Christmas debuted in the Top 10 on Apple Music's Top Country Album Chart.

The Country Faith series was originally inspired by the popular books, Country Faith and Country Faith Christmas, written by Nashville-based journalist, Deborah Evans Price. Price is a Country Music Association award-winning author, as well as a freelance writer for Billboard, Sounds Like Nashville, First for Women, Redbook and Woman's World. Price is the co-founder of Country Faith, LLC where, “Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Country Music,” is her ultimate goal. She has partnered with Wildfire7 and Bob DeMoss to produce the Country Faith brand and its product line.  For more information, please visit their website.

Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2 Track Listing:
1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Carrie Underwood
2. There’s A New Kid In Town – Chris Young (feat. Alan Jackson)
3. Do Not Be Afraid – John Berry
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Kelsea Ballerini
5. Little Drummer Boy – Hank Williams Jr.
6. What Child Is This – Phil Vassar
7. Mary, Did You Know? – Dylan Scott
8. Do You Hear What I Hear? – Liddy Clark
9. Let’s Make A Baby King – Wynonna
10. A Soldier’s King – Kenny Rogers
11. Christmas Eve In Bethlehem – Hannah Kerr
12. I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Rodney Atkins
13. What God Wants For Christmas – Darius Rucker
14. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
15. Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year – The Bellamy Brothers
16.The Christmas Story From The Book Of Luke (Luke 2:1-11) – Charlie Daniels

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GRAMMY Award-winning country star, John Berry, continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary since signing his first record deal and has recently released his new single, “Beautifully Broken,” which is featured in the soundtrack for the upcoming movie of the same name. L Berry has placed 20 singles on the country hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a No. 1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts. 

He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records. Berry's co-written "A Mind Of Her Own" and "Kiss Me In The Car" introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. 

Then, "Your Love Amazes Me," "What's In It For Me" and "You And Only You" thrust him to stardom in 1994. "Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time," and "If I Had Any Pride Left At All" were all major hits the following year. "Your Love Amazes Me" earned Berry a 1995 GRAMMY nomination. In 1996, he scored a GRAMMY win for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1. Berry took "Change My Mind" into the country music Top 5 in that same year. "She's Taken A Shine" became an even bigger hit in 1997. 

The same year, he was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year for "Long Haired Country Boy" with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum. Both fans and the media took note when "There He Goes" was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline. Berry's two most recent albums, What I Love The Most and his holiday album, Christmas, are both available now on his website as well as iTunes and other digital retailers.  Berry's TV show, Songs & Stories with John Berry, airs weekly on Heartland Television, The Family Channel, The Country Network, Roku (via Heartland), AMG TV, Country TV (New Zealand), and Keep It Country TV (UK).

About Country Faith LLC:
Country Faith is a multi-faceted brand that celebrates the heart and soul of Country Music. Launched by award-winning author/columnist Deborah Evans Price and Bob DeMoss to provide country artists with a platform to share their faith, the first Country Faith book featured 56 of today’s top country artists sharing their favorite scripture and heartfelt stories of faith. The brand expanded in 2015 with Country Faith Christmas, another book featuring more than 30 top Country artists sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes and childhood photos. The companion Country Faith Christmas CD on Word/Warner was a top-selling seasonal title that landed in the top 10 on iTunes seasonal chart. Titles of the previous CDs include Country Faith, Country Faith Christmas, Country Faith Hymns, Country Faith America, Country Faith, Vol. 2, and Country Faith Love Songs, which released in January of this year. In addition to the books and music projects, the Country Faith brand also includes a line of jewelry created by Bob Siemon Designs.  Country Faith is a wholly owned brand of Country Faith LLC. 

John Berry celebrates 25th Anniversary from Athens To Nashville

Singing The National Anthem At Suntrust Park During Atlanta Braves Baseball Game Culminates Anniversary Weekend

Athens, Ga., Mayor Presents Proclamation Naming June 16, 2018, Official “John Berry Day” and Gives Him The Key To The City caption

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 19, 2018) -- Grammy winning singer-songwriter, John Berrycontinues to celebrate his 25th Anniversary since signing his major label deal and moving from Athens, Ga., to pursue his recording career in Nashville, Tenn. John brought the show back to the city where it all began for a full band performance at The Foundry in Athens, Ga., for a Homecoming Celebration.

Surprising John during the middle of his performance, Nancy Denson, Mayor of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, presented him with an official Proclamation naming June 16, 2018, Official "John Berry Day" and a special surprise gift, the Key To The City, as a gesture of thanks, honoring John for his many unselfish contributions and significance in giving to the community of Athens

"I am very proud of everything I have accomplished the past 25 years, but even more than the awards and opportunities, I am proud of where I came from,” says John Berry. “Celebrating with the people who got me to where I am today, and who continue to support me and my music means everything to me.”

"John Berry is one of the great success stories that helped establish Athens reputation as a Music City, which draws thousands of tourists to our community every year,” said Nancy Denson, Mayor of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. “Athens area fans pack the house to enjoy his beautiful tenor voice when he returns to his music roots in Athens. It gives me great pleasure to officially express Athens pride in John on his 25th Anniversary of his first major contract signing which took place in Athens.”

Special guest performers during the homecoming celebration show included Bill Pappas and Kenny Head during the three hour performance for the sold out, fan-packed show filled with friends and fans of all ages. Bill and Kenny were both members of John's band, The Pack, for four years and played on John's 1990 independent CD Saddle the Wind.

Culminating the Anniversary Homecoming weekend on Father's Day, Sunday. June 17, Atlanta native, John Berry, sang the National Anthem before the Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres sold out baseball game at Suntrust Park.

Keep up to date with John Berry on his website johnberry.com and "Songs & Stories with John Berry" at songsandstories.com.

John Berry Tour Dates:
June 22 - Roanoke, AL - The Lowry Barn & Event Center
June 25 - Panama City, FL - private
June 26 - Nashville, TN - "The Ryman “GRETSCH PRESENTS THE FIFTH ANNUAL GEORGIA ON MY MIND”
July 21 - Emory, VA - Emory & Henry McGlothlin Center
July 22 - Valparaiso, IN - Porter County Fair
Aug. 11 - Milton, FL - The Imogene Theatre
Aug. 17 - McDonough, GA -Henry Co Performing Arts Center
Aug. 19 - Danbury, NC - The Arts Place of Stokes
Aug. 25 - Walhalla, SC - Walhalla Performing Art Center
Sept. 13 - Battle Creek, MI- Harper Creek High School Auditorium
Sept. 15 - Traverse City, MI - Lars Hockstad Auditorium
Sept. 16 - Muskegon,MI - Muskegon Reeths-Puffer High School Auditorium
Sept. 19 - Lawrenceville, GA - Gwinnett County Fair
Sept. 26 - Jacksonville, AL - JSU Stadium
Oct. 18 -  Ultimate Family Weekend - Blue Ridge, GA
Dec. 1 - Pelham, TN -The Caverns
Feb. 9 - Decatur, GA - Eddie’s Attic
Mar. 15 - McMinnville, TN - The Parker Theater
June. 26 - Marietta, GA - Private
22nd annual Christmas Tour dates announced soon

About John Berry:
GRAMMY Award-winning country star John Berry has recently released his new single “Beautifully Broken” which is the title track for the upcoming movie of the same name. Berry has placed 20 singles on the country hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a #1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts. He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records. Berry's co-written "A Mind Of Her Own" and "Kiss Me In The Car" introduced him to radio audiences in 1993.

Then, "Your Love Amazes Me," "What's In It For Me" and "You And Only You" thrust him to stardom in 1994. "Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time," and "If I Had Any Pride Left At All" were all major hits the following year. "Your Love Amazes Me" earned Berry a 1995 GRAMMY nomination.

In 1996, he scored a GRAMMY win for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1. Berry took "Change My Mind" into the country music Top 5 in that same year. "She's Taken A Shine" became an even bigger hit in 1997. The same year, he was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year for "Long Haired Country Boy" with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum. Both fans and the media took note when "There He Goes" was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline.

Berry's two most recent albums, WHAT I LOVE THE MOST and his holiday album, Christmas, are both available now at johnberry.com as well as iTunes and other digital retailers.  Berry's TV show, Songs & Stories with John Berry is currently in it’s second season and airs weekly on Heartland Television, The Family Channel, The Country Network, Roku (via Heartland), AMG TV, Country TV (New Zealand), and Keep It Country TV (UK). For more information, visit songsandstories.com.

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John Berry brings Christmas to the masses with new Album & Tour

All-new Holiday Album Set for November 18 National Release;

 Pre-sale Orders available now at JohnBerry.com

Berry's 20th Annual "O Holy Night" Christmas Tour Kicks-off November 18

Nashville, Tenn. (October 25, 2016) - Grammy Award-winning country star John Berry will soon hit the road on his 20th Annual "O Holy Night" Tour and in celebration, he will be releasing a new holiday album.

The 10 track album, Christmas (Sony RED), will be available in select retail stores as well as digitally (iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play and JohnBerry.com) on Friday, November 18. 

"Celebrating Christmas with my family and friends are some of my favorite memories in my life," says Berry. "Maybe it's why I dearly love the sounds of the season. My new music from Christmas is full of songs that celebrate all the things I hold near and dear to my heart… Jesus, family, and friends."

The 10-track album includes new songs as well as holiday classics like, "Blue Christmas," "Mary Did You Know," and Berry's personal favorite, "O Holy Night."

"It was especially meaningful to re-record 'O Holy Night' in the studio for the first time in 23 years," adds Berry.  "My hope is that this album fills the hearts and homes of families for many years to come."

Christmas pre-sale orders are available now at JohnBerry.com. Fans attending Berry's Christmas shows will be able to purchase the album at the merchandise stand.  The new music will be available along with a complete line of specially designed, limited edition 20th anniversary merchandise.  The 19-city tour kicks off in Marietta, Georgia on November 18 and wraps on December 21 in Dothan, Alabama.  

For a full schedule of tour dates, click HERE.

Christmas Track Listing:

1. Let Us Be

2. This Christmas Night

3. Blue Christmas

4. Do Not Be Afraid

5. My Heart Is Bethlehem

6. You Raise Me Up

7. I Don't Wanna Rush This Christmas

8. Mary Did You Know

9.  Joseph's Lullaby

10. O Holy Night

About John Berry
Grammy Award-winning country star John Berry has placed 20 singles on the county hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a #1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts. He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records. Berry's co-written "A Mind Of Her Own" and "Kiss Me In The Car" introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. Then, "Your Love Amazes Me," "What's In It For Me" and "You And Only You" thrust him to stardom in 1994. "Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time," and "If I Had Any Pride Left At All" were all major hits the following year. "Your Love Amazes Me" earned Berry a 1995 Grammy nomination. Berry took "Change My Mind" into the country music Top 5 in 1996. "She's Taken A Shine" became an even bigger hit in 1997. That same year, he was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year for "Long Haired Country Boy" with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum. Both fans and the media took note when "There He Goes" was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline. 

John Berry releases first album in 3 years, What I Love The Most

JOHN BERRY RELEASES 

FIRST ALBUM IN THREE YEARS, 

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST

New Music from Berry released on Friday, June 3, 2016;

 Orders Available Now at JohnBerry.com

 After a three-year recording hiatus, Grammy-nominated country music star John Berry is back with new music.  Today, Berry announced the release date for his newly recorded album, What I Love The Most (Mansion Entertainment / Sony RED). 

The CD dropped on Friday, June 3, 2016. 

"This new music means a lot to me, largely because the fans funded the project.  This is my second successful Kickstarter project," says Berry.  "The songs I chose to record are reminiscent of the same sound and lyrics from the early days of my career.  It was those solid foundational tunes about love, life and family that breathed life into my career early on and has sustained me over the years.  I hope my fans that have supported me from the beginning love and relate to this record.  And I hope the new ones enjoy it too!"

The 10-track album is produced by John and his wife, Robin Berry and showcases tunes written by many famed songwriters including Neil Thrasher, Tom Shapiro, Ashley Gorley, Regie Hamm and Wendell Mobley as well as four John co-wrote with Richard Fagan, Brian Mabry and Chris Wommack.

Berry adds, "I'm beyond excited to release this new music and bring it to the fans. It's a new time in the music business and technology allows me to be closer to my fans and interact in new ways.  You know, God just keeps blessing me. There are new opportunities coming at every turn."

John Berry stopped by the Rock & Review to talk about his new album:

Presale orders are available now at JohnBerry.com.  
The first 250 orders will receive an autographed copy of the album.

10 Tracks/ Time: 35:07 

Also available at Amazon UK (Import) - iTunes - Amazon.com – Google Play

What I Love The Most Track Listing:

1.  She's Mine

2.  You're My Sunshine

3.  What A Woman Wants

4.  Every Time

5.  There Could Never Be Another Love

6.  Gotta Lotta Love

7.  She Don't Need Me

8.  I Get That All The Time

9.  I've Seen It All

10.  When Is Enough Enough

About John Berry
Two-time Grammy-nominated country star John Berry has placed 20 singles on the county hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a #1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts.  

He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records.  

Berry's co-written "A Mind Of Her Own" and "Kiss Me In The Car" introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. Then, "Your Love Amazes Me," "What's In It For Me" and "You And Only You" thrust him to stardom in 1994. "Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time," and "If I Had Any Pride Left At All" were all major hits the following year.  "Your Love Amazes Me" earned Berry a 1995 Grammy nomination.  Berry took "Change My Mind" into the country music Top 5 in 1996.  "She's Taken A Shine" became an even bigger hit in 1997.  That same year, he was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year for "Long Haired Country Boy" with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum.  

In 2013, he was nominated for the Mainstream Country Male Artist by the ICM Awards.  Both fans and the media took note when "There He Goes" was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline. 

JOHN BERRY IS ALIVE AND WELL

Nashville, Tenn. (May 20, 2016) - Country music artist John Berry is alive and well.  
An AOL news story has many questioning the singer's status after a video was posted today reporting the death of John Berry of the Beastie Boys. 

The news story video features many photos and video clips of John Berry the country star.

 I am alive!

"I am saddened to hear of the news of the passing of Mr. Berry of the Beastie Boys but I felt the need to let folks know I am OK," said Berry.  "There was some apparent confusion with the journalist who put together the John Berry news video over at AOL.  I just want to clarify that I am alive and well.  I'd like to offer my condolences to Mr. Berry's family."

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