Johnny Lee is one of the top country music stars featured at The Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame in Carthage. When Lee was growing up, it wasn't country music that Lee sang and played. Ricky Nelson and Elvis were his heroes.
When Lee completed his tour of duty in Vietnam, he joined a musical trio that had to learn to play country music to get the first job they were offered. Although Lee soon became a favorite at Mickey Gilley's in Houston and had recorded a few songs, it was his role in the John Travolta movie, "Urban Cowboy", that catapulted him into stardom.
Lee's rendition of the title song was played constantly throughout the movie and both the movie an the song were instant hits. In spite of later successes, Johnny Lee, Texas Country Music Hall Of Famer, will forever be known as "The Urban Cowboy".
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:18:56 GMT
Angelina County dogs put their best paws forward Sunday vying for top dog status and barking rights at the first ever, Winnie Berry Dog Show. Big and small, the Humane Society dog show called for themMore >>
Angelina County dogs put their best paws forward Sunday vying for top dog status and barking rights at the first ever, Winnie Berry Dog Show. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:56:47 GMT
The Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office was called out to the Ponderosa area Sunday morning around 2:30 AM to a party where an intoxicated Francisco Rivera had assaulted a party-goer.Police say 26-year-old RiveraMore >>
The Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office was called out to the Ponderosa area Sunday morning around 2:30 AM to a party where an intoxicated Francisco Rivera had assaulted a party-goer.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:17:28 GMT
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning. Pastor of Kingdom Dominion Worship Center, Kelvin Wade says received a call from policeMore >>
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:02:54 GMT
Saturday the Lufkin community took time out to honor veterans and celebrate family. The 2nd Annual Veteran Family Day was hosted in honor of Armed Services Day. Along with games a bounce house and faceMore >>
Saturday the Lufkin community took time out to honor veterans and celebrate family.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:36:55 GMT
A Nacogdoches man was arrested after allegedly damaging the inside of a business Friday. According to the report, officers received a call that Dameion Jakeith Hall, 31, was damaging display cases insideMore >>
A Nacogdoches man was arrested after allegedly damaging the inside of a business Friday.More >>
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