John Berry
Bio
GRAMMY® & EMMY award-winning entertainer John Berry’s career has spanned over three decades and twenty-five albums, including his latest release, ‘Find My Joy.’ Boasting an impressive twenty singles on the charts, with six reaching the Top 5 and one #1 on the Billboard country charts, resulting in numerous Gold and Platinum records. Berry's co-written "A Mind Of Her Own" and "Kiss Me In The Car" introduced him to radio audiences in 1993, paving the way for hits including “Your Love Amazes Me,” “What’s In It For Me,” “You And Only You,” “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye,” “I Think About It All The Time,” “Change My Mind,” “She’s Taken A Shine,” and his Grammy-nominated hit, “Your Love Amazes Me.” After brain surgery, Berry recorded his Christmas album, ‘O Holy Night’ in 1995. This magical album and the title track went on to lay the foundation for his inaugural Christmas tour that has continued for nearly thirty years. In 1996, he scored a GRAMMY win for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1. In 1999, Berry made history with the release of “There He Goes,” a posthumous duet with Patsy Cline. In 2020, John Berry teamed with newcomers Joe & Martina for their Billboard charting single, “Give Me Back The 90’s,” paying tribute to Berry and all the other acts who emerged during this popular era in country music. His TV show, Songs & Stories with John Berry, aired weekly for two years on Heartland Television, The Family Channel, The Country Network, Roku (via Heartland), AMG TV, Country TV (New Zealand), and Keep It Country TV (UK). In 2019, Berry was diagnosed with throat cancer, requiring thirty-five combined treatments of radiation and chemotherapy, which were successfully completed. He recently earned an EMMY award for Special Event Coverage at the 39th annual Midsouth EMMY Awards in Nashville for his standout performance in ‘Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones.’ The televised tribute honored the legendary George Jones and featured appearances by Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Jelly Roll, and more. The event was held at the sold-out Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This year will mark Berry’s 29th Annual Christmas Tour. He is a member of the North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame.
