“I'm still going strong. I have been very blessed and still am. I love singing. Obviously, at my age, I don't tour with as many dates throughout the year as I did in the past. But I do this to honor my father who was also a singer. I still miss him and his encouragement.”

American singer

Johnny Mathis is an American singer best known for a long recording career that began with singles of standard music. Born John Royce Mathis, he became a major popular vocalist of the 20th century and is counted among its best-selling recording artists. He later gained particular success as an album artist. Several of his albums earned gold or platinum status, and 73 reached the Billboard charts, reflecting the steady commercial reach of his work over many years.