John Conlee

Landing a job at KOYN in Billings, Montana was the first step of a radio career 200 feet from going totally digital. Yet close enough to declare a major change was headed our way. In 1979 the world of Country music was swiftly dropping its roots for the Urban Cowboy movement. I was spinning new comers like Reba, Alabama and a kid from Kentucky. From the iHeart Radio Studio I'm Unplugged and Totally Uncut with an artist that kept my first days of radio fired up and running. Mr. John Conlee – Fans of one of Country Music’s most distinctive song stylists have new reason to exclaim with delight as veteran performer John Conlee returns to the radio with the emotional single “Walkin’ Behind The Star,” released on his own RCR (Rose Colored Records) label. The song was written by Nashville industry veterans Ronnie Scaife and Phil Thomas, who collaborated on the Johnny Paycheck hits “Colorado Cool Aid” and “Me and the IRS” together. The touching lyrics were inspired by Phil’s grandfather and great-grandfather, both of whom served in their local sheriff’s department. The song had yet to be cut until recent events made the song a little timelier, and the song was pitched to the Grand Ole Opry star, who was touched by the song’s honesty. “Recent deadly attacks against the people who keep us safe is unprecedented in America and I wanted to sing this song in honor of their sacrifice and willingness to serve,” says Conlee. “Walkin’ Behind The Star,“ can be found on his upcoming release Classics 2, which will feature some new material along with many of Conlee’s latter classics. The set features Conlee hits such as “Harmony,” “Mama’s Rockin’ Chair” and “Hit The Ground Runnin,” which are being issued on CD for the first time since their releases on Columbia and 16th Avenue Records. Conlee recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of his breakthrough hit “Rose Colored Glasses,” and can be found on the road throughout 2015 as well as the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, where he has been a member since 1981. TRACK LISTING FOR JOHN CONLEE / CLASSICS 2 1. Domestic Life 2. Stuff That Works 3. Walkin’ Behind The Star 4. Hit The Ground Runnin’ 5. A Lot Of Things Different 6. Mama’s Rockin’ Chair 7. Love In The Real World 8. Pocket Full Of Crosses 9. Harmony 10. The In Crowd 11. Bread And Water 12. Sure