Music: Country Gospel

John Berry

About

John Berry has a disciple's heart, a servant's spirit, and a passion to praise God with his amazing musical gifts.  ~  Dr. Charles Parrish - Green Acres Baptist Church, Athens, GA.  

Mention his name to just about any country music lover and the response will likely be, "What an awesome vocalist!" Between 1979 and 1990 John recorded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Sky Records label. Those early discs and John Berry's strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had a string of hits, including "Your Love Amazes Me," "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time," "Change My Mind," "If I Had Any Pride Left At All," "Kiss Me In The Car," "What's In It For Me," and "You and Only You."

Nominated for numerous Grammys, CMA and ACM awards in the 1990’s, John was one of the top-selling country artists of that decade, with one album designated platinum & two gold. Of his 19 songs on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, he had one #1 and 6 additional top-ten hits. But it was his stunning performance on the 1995 CD O Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy. John began doing a Christmas tour in 1996 and this will mark his 17th consecutive year. The concert includes a seasonal repertoire that includes both holiday songs and traditional carols. It concludes with his hit single, "O Holy Night." 

As John has grown in his walk with Christ, his calling has been to share God's love with his audience. Moving into a new phase in his career, John's tenor voice remains an instrument that is able to touch all our hearts.

Awards

• 1995 CMA Male Vocalist
• 1995 CMA Song of The Year - "Your Love Amazes Me"
• 1995 ACM Male Vocalist 
• 1995 ACM Song of The Year - "Your Love Amazes Me"
• 1994 Grammy Country Male Vocalist
• 1994 CMA Horizon Award  

Quotes

John's greatest strength is his pure, soulful tenor.  Country Weekly

One of the most remarkable voices in music.  The Entertainment Nexus

It was electric!!  He is so at ease and comfortable that I’m sure everyone in the audience felt they could reach out and touch him.  He made it very intimate and interactive.  Wilma Robertson, Orillia Opera House

 If you don’t catch Berry’s Christmas tour this year, go ahead and mark your calendar to check on next year’s.  You’ll regret missing it!  Country Stars Online

Christmas comes once a year, and this show makes it worth the wait.  About.com

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