Johnny Rawls

For other people with similar names, see John Rawls (disambiguation).
Johnny Rawls
Rawls in 2015
Background information
Born (1951-09-10) September 10, 1951
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginPurvis, Mississippi
GenresSoul blues
OccupationsSinger, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1970s–present
LabelsCatfood Records, various
Websitewww.johnnyrawlsblues.com

Johnny Rawls (born September 10, 1951) is an American soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and record producer. He was influenced by the deep soul and gospel music of the 1960s, as performed by O. V. Wright, James Carr, and Z. Z. Hill, although his styling, production and lyrics are more contemporary in nature.

Rawls has released more than 20 albums under his name. He has been nominated many times for a Blues Music Award, and at the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Rawls' album, I'm Still Around, was named as the 'Soul Blues Album of the Year'.

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