While many of his college peers chose a professional basketball careers and are currently playing in the NBA, this fast-rising country singer has already shared the stage with some big names in country music such as Billy Currington, Jason Aldean and David Allen Coe.

 

What the Fans are saying:

Johnny Napp,
I work at the Nissan Pavilion and had the enormous pleasure of seeing your act on my dinner break. I've seen many opening acts or side stage acts at many shows, but it's rare that an artist ever truly stands out in my mind. However, I just wanted to say you did outstanding and definitely stood out in my eyes. I'd say we are in for a real treat. Looking forward to seeing you perform again.

Johnny's debut CD is a rockin' good time that showcases his musical versatility. The title track, Cowboy Up and Party Down, is a boot-slapping party song that is on fire from the word go and features some of Nashville's hottest session players, like the legendary Charlie McCoy, who's recorded with Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Paul Simon and hundreds of others.

"There are certain songs that show appreciation for the fans that are having fun and are willing to sing along; this is one of those songs," Johnny said.

On this album, Johnny is able to show his softer side too and musical versatility with songs like Delta Dawn, Tanya Tucker's first hit in 1972 that was eventually recorded by Helen Reddy and 76 other artists over the years. Dawn's writer, Alex Harvey, for the first time ever added a new bridge to the song especially for Johnny, and Harvey lends his background vocals on the track.

Johnny also performs one of Harvey's newest tunes, Birmingham Steel, an ode to good women who stand behind their men, even when those guys are in the unemployment line.

The major thing that drives me to be an entertainer is the fans. Music has always touched me deep inside; a single song can easily change the mood for the day. Being an entertainer gives me the opportunity to pass this onto other listeners. I can lighten the load of life for a while by offering people a break from their usual day. If people honestly get this satisfaction out of my music, then things are alright."

When this tall, dark-haired handsome singer walks on stage or into a room, his charisma and presence is immediately noticed. He's shy and reserved yet when performing onstage his personality comes alive and his mysterious dark-brown eyes make an instant connection with his audiences.

Johnny's debut single, Cowboy Up and Party Down, is destined to make him a household name and a country superstar.

Johnny,
I really enjoyed your show last night at the Brad Paisley concert at Nissan Pavilion! I loved your new single and the song about your grandma — it's great to hear singers sing about another type of woman besides the tall, skinny blue-eyed blondes! I look forward to hearing you again at the Kenny Chesney concert on the 28th. Good luck in everything you do. I have to ask, are you going to finish college?

S.M.A.