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Robert White Johnson is a producer/writer whose songs and production have sold over 20 million records worldwide. A 25-year veteran of the Nashville music community, he has worked with and written for a variety of major recording artists including Celine Dion, penning her first worldwide hit, “Where Does My Heart Beat Now”, The Beach Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, . 38 Special and Van Zant. In addition Robert has co-written or produced 15 number 1 Contemporary Christian Music hits over the years and has also won a Dove Award, been nominated for 5 others and has been nominated for 2 Grammys.
His songs have also been included various major films and TV shows including, The Tonight Show, Late Night With David Letterman, Oprah, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live as well as many others.
Earlier in his career as lead singer and main co-writer, he and his rock band RPM were first signed to EMI Records in Los Angeles, then to Warner Bros. Records in Burbank. He has also sung background vocals for various other CD projects including artists such as Faith Hill and Michael Bolton and has sung lead vocal on over 200 radio and TV commercials over the years.
Robert has three daughters and resides in Hendersonville with his wife Mary and continues to work with various artists at his studio. In 1995 he formed his own music publishing/production company, RadioQuest.
RWJ Artist Production:
Johnny Van Zant - Atlantic
VanZant - CMC Intl.
Peter Wolf - MCA
Larnell Harris - Benson Records
BJ Thomas - Warner Bros. Records
The Martins - Spring Hill Music
Al Denson - Benson/Spring Hill Music
Tammy VanZant - Independent
Kim Boyce - Warner Alliance
Tracy Dawn - Warner Bros Records
Angelo & Veronica - Benson Records
Rick Cua - Reunion
Straight Company
David Wise Ministries
Jennifer James
Sarah Lafon
Michael Haight
Movie Soundtracks and Television
"Celine Dion in Concert" - Disney Channel "One More From the Fox" - Lynyrd Skynyrd "Immediate Family" (movie soundtrack) - James Woods and Glenn Close "Sweet November" (movie soundtrack) - Warner Bros. "Cupid" - Columbia Pictures TV Various TV shows have included RWJ songs including: The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Oprah, Larry King Live, Star Search, American Idol, The Today Show, MTV, VH-1 among others.
Other Credentials:
Records and Projects RWJ has vocals/backgrounds on include:
Michael Bolton, Faith Hill, Johnny Van Zant, .38 Special, Mutt Lange, Vanessa Williams, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tammy Van Zant, Carl Wilson (Beach Boys), Felix Cavelerie, Petra, Michael W. Smith, Kim Boyce, Larnelle Harris, Rick Cua, Michael English, Larry Stewart, Pam Thum, RPM
National and Regional Radio/TV Jingles including RWJ's vocals:
Toyota/Life Is a Highway, Long John Silvers/Anytime Anyplace, Hersheys/Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut, NFIB (Natl Federation of Independent Business) Theme Song, Six Flags, McDonalds, NBC Summer TV Spots for daytime soaps, Kroger . . . more
Billboard and other Pop and Rock Chart Activity/Awards & Nominations
Where Does My Heart Beat Now/Celine Dion
#1 A/C Hit - 3 weeks, #4 Billboard - 34 weeks
ASCAP Award - one of the most performed songs of the year
Brickyard Road/Johnny Van Zant - Atlantic Records
#1 Rock Hit - 3 weeks, one of the most performed rock songs of the year - Billboard and R&R
When You Come Back to Me/Edyta - Virgin/EMI Records
#1 Pop Hit in Europe
CCM Christian Hits and Awards
15 Number 1 Hits include: Be, Because of Him, Come and Fill This Place (each at #1 for 5 weeks)
Additional #1 Hits include: Sounds of Heaven, Love One Another, Rain Love, Walking With My Lord, Take Me To The Cross, Beyond All The Limits, Turn and Love
80 consecutive weeks with singles on CCM charts
27th Annual Dove Awards - Inspiration Album of The Year
5 Dove Nominations, 2 Grammy Nominations
Over 250 Songs Recorded and Released
Artist/Writer collaboration or songs released by:
Celine Dion
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Al Denson
The Beach Boys
Carl Wilson
.38 Special
Van Zant
Larnelle Harris
BJ Thomas
Felix Cavelerie
The Martins
Rick Cua
Tammy Van Zant
Edyta
Cheap Trick
Angelo and Veronica
Reba McEntire
Lisa Bevill
Kathy Trocolli
Peter Wolf
Chris Carmichael
Pam Thum
Jim Peterick
Jim Robinson
Ronnie Milsap
Jennifer James
Sara Lafon
Ray Vega
Nigel Olsen
Mark Farner
Blackfoot
Tigers of Pantang
Tracy Dawn
Giant
Y & T
Randy Van Warmer
Robert Pierre
David Wise
Kim Boyce
Andy Williams
--Mbjo (talk) 03:07, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
