Oxford, AL – Music lovers and lovers of timeless songs make sure to mark your calendars! Oxford Performing Arts Center Oxford Performing Arts Center is delighted to present famous Johnny Mathis on Sunday, October 15th at 7:00 pm.
Celebrating nearly 67 years as a recording musician in the music industry, Johnny Mathis is affectionately called “The Voice of Romance.” His impressive career has made him one of the longest-lasting singers in the history of music. Mathis’s unique and exquisite vocal style is a step above passing trends and fashions, making his music a treasure for future generations.
With a repertoire that encompasses a wide range of styles and genres Mathis has delved into everything to compose music for film and stage to jazz standards from the golden era as well as contemporary pop hits and warm holiday classics. His diverse repertoire has earned him recognition as a multi-faceted performer who consistently puts on spectacular performances.
Johnny Mathis is best known for his classic songs like “Chances are,”” “It’s It’s Not For Me To Say,” and the enchanting “Misty.” In over the span of his long and successful career, he’s released over 80 albums including six Christmas albums selling millions of albums worldwide. The legacy of his music is added by having three songs included in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame and having 50 hits on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart.
The all-time top 6 artist on the album chart for Billboard’s Pop chart, Johnny Mathis also holds the distinction of being the creator of”Greatest Hits” as a “Greatest Hits” music the industry’s standard. He has received five Grammy nominations and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2003.
In his role as Columbia Records’ longest-signed artist, Johnny Mathis continues to draw audiences of all ages, particularly during the holidays when he’s hailed as “The The Voice of Christmas.”
Don’t miss the chance to see famous Johnny Mathis live in concert at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 15th at 7 in the evening. It’s going to be a night filled with timeless classics as well as the legendary voice of a true legend of the music industry.
