Artist Spotlight: Johnny Orr and the South Station Band

Johnny Orr and the South Station Band opened for Kenny Chesney & Lee Ann Rymes in August of 2008 @ Walnut Creek as a local contestant winner for Kenny's very own contest "Next Big Star". They also opened for: the Zac Brown Brown Band (twice), Gretchen Wilson, Chuck Wicks, Josh Gracin, Phil Vasser, Sarah Buxton, Jason Jones, & Josh Thomson. Johnny was a finalist for Nashville Star in 2006 He was also featured on the Nationally broadcast Tv show called "BIG BREAK" on CMT network with Sara Evans.

He's also done a lot of acting over the years including a Subway commercial and a Goody's Powder commercial and is SAG-E. He is also registered as a member of the NSAI in Nashville, Tn.

Johnny spends a lot of time thinking about what he can say in a song that will touch someones life beyond measure. Its important to him not to just write great songs, but to impact everyone who hears them. Playing since he was 3 years old, hes not just a musician, hes a composer. He hears, in his heart & mind, all the instruments joining together to make a song complete, with the ability to play most or all of what he hears.

After coming out of the 80s & 90s music era, his songs have reached a level of maturity that have touched people from all walks of life. From young kids, to folks that are 40 years his senior, his music has found a home in the hearts of many.

Johnnys voice is an important part of the delivery of each song. The passion in his performance is astounding. The likes of Bob Segar & Joss Stone mixed with a little John Cougar & Edwin McCain make up a voice to be reckoned with.

This guy has got some pipes some have said. Edwin McCain even told Johnnys friend & mentor Dick Hodgin, That guy can sing man. So its no surprise when Johnny plays in front of an audience that people stop and take notice. With dreams in one hand & a guitar in the other, Johnnys planning on the next few years, as an artist, to be his best. Discover the treasure that God put in the heart of a willing vessel. (www.myspace.com/johnnyorrmusic)