Johnathan Len
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| Birth name | Johnathan Len Estes |
| Born | May 14, 1982 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Origin | Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018−present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | johnathanlen |
Johnathan Len (born John Len Estes, May 14, 1982) is an American country music singer-songwriter, and guitarist. In 2002, while attending John A. Logan College[1] in Carterville, Illinois, Len became the lead singer of an a cappella 50’s group called “Blend”. He graduated from SIU-Carbondale and became an elementary school teacher in Herrin, Illinois. After six years of teaching 4th and 5th grade, and performing with “Blend”, he resigned from teaching to pursue his career in music.[2]
In 2013, “Blend” drove to Columbus, Ohio to showcase at the Ohio State Fair Managers’ Association Convention. After performing Len introduced himself to American country music artist Ronnie McDowell. Later, in a nearby hallway, when Ronnie McDowell idly began singing The Platters’ “Only You”, “Blend” impulsively joined him on harmony parts.[3] Within two months “Blend” signed on as Ronnie McDowell’s backing singers[4] on the road and for his next recording date in Nashville.
In 2018, “Blend” dissolved due to other obligations, but Len continued as a solo artist.
Early life[edit]
Len was born in Paducah, Kentucky and grew up in the area. He graduated high school in Goreville, Illinois.
Len graduated from John A. Logan College[1] in Carterville, Illinois. After six years of teaching 4th and 5th grade, and performing with “Blend”, he resigned from teaching to pursue his career in music.
Len’s family wasn’t particularly musical. The music he loved dated back to long before he was born. He grew up too bashful to get up on a stage and never took voice lessons until he was in college.[2][3]
Len was first moved deeply by a particular song at five years old. He was watching TV when “Back to the Future” came on. When Michael J. Fox went across the stage with his Gibson ES-345 guitar playing “Johnny B. Goode”, Len knew that was what he wanted to do. He overcame his shyness through years of performing[2][3]
In The News[edit]
On March 18, 2019 Len released his first single, "You Will Never Leave My Mind". Ronnie McDowell wrote this song about Dementia with George Klein (DJ) in mind. Klein (a legendary Memphis DJ and friend of Elvis Presley) passed away in 2019 from complications with Dementia.[5] Len released a music video on June 5, 2019 for "You Will Never Leave My Mind".
During the Pandemic, with concerts canceled and venues closed, Len hosted mini concerts for some of his fans throughout southern Illinois, from their porch or yard.[6]
In January 2021, Len's second music video "A Woman Like That" was filmed in Corpus Christi, Texas. With the USS Lexington in the background Corpus Christi Caller Times[7][8] and KRIS-TV News[9] reported on the production of the video. "A Woman Like That" hit No. 1 on the UK HotDisc chart on May 9, 2021 and stayed there for three weeks.[10] The song was No. 6 for 2021 on the UK HotDisc chart.[11]
Len recently released "Mightiest Of Men" and in August 2022 it reached No. 32 on the American Christian Country Music Association chart.[12]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title/Release Date | Songs | Writers | |
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| Johnathan Len
November 5, 2020 |
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| Image of Me
January 5, 2023 |
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Singles[edit]
| Release Date | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2019 | You Will Never Leave My Mind | Johnathan Len |
| March 18, 2019 | Sheet Music | Johnathan Len |
| July 24, 2019 | I'm With You | Johnathan Len |
| December 27, 2019 | I Want My Country Back | Johnathan Len |
| December 27, 2019 | Misty Blue | Johnathan Len |
| March 6, 2020 | You're All I Need | Johnathan Len |
| July 1, 2021 | Made You For Me | — |
| September 17, 2021 | Single Woman | — |
| January 3, 2022 | Come Back To Me | — |
| May 21, 2022 | Mightiest Of Men[12] | — |
| May 21, 2022 | Image Of Me | — |
Music videos[edit]
| Release Date | Video | Director |
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| June 5, 2019 | You Will Never Leave My Mind | — |
| March 31, 2021 | A Woman Like That[7][8][9] | Brett Ray |
Tours and concerts[edit]
Opening act[edit]
- Midwest Tour (Ronnie McDowell and Billie Joe Royal) (2015)[13]
- Natchez Festival of Music (Ronnie McDowell, Ken Mellons and Deborah Allen) (2015)[14]
- Donoho Hotel (Ronnie McDowell and John Schneider) (2019)[15]
- Roxy Theatre (Ronnie McDowell) (2021)[16]
- Pana Tri-County Fair (Kentucky Headhunters) (2021)[17]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Green, Chandra (2015-11-23). "Blend: Local a cappella group blends nostalgic tunes with oh-so-smooth harmonies and plenty of talent". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "LinkedIN". Retrieved September 7, 2022.[self-published source]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Johnathan Len Webpage". Retrieved September 7, 2022.[self-published source]
- ↑ Martin, Allie (2019-05-14). "Former Ronnie McDowell backup singer visits Elvis Presley Birthplace". WCBI. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "You Will Never Leave My Mind". VUE Magazine. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Jacob, Brittany (2020-04-22). "Marion, Ill. singer performs for community in their yards amid pandemic woes". KFVS 12. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Falcon, Meagon (2021-01-16). "Country singer Johnathan Len films latest music video on North Beach in Corpus Christi". Corpus Christi Caller Times. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Burns, Ashlee (2021-04-13). "Country singer Johnathan Len releases music video filmed on North Beach on Corpus Christi". Corpus Christi Caller Times. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chavarria, Monica (2021-04-15). "Country music artist chooses Corpus Christi as the location for his latest music video". KRIS TV. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "UK Hotdisc 2021 Number 1's". Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "UK Hotdisc 2021 Best Tracks". Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "American Christian Country Music Association ACCMA August Top 40". Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ↑ Jaymes, Abigael (2015-09-13). "A capella group enlightens souls". KHQA 7. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ topofthemorning (2015-12-06). "'Nothing But Hits' tour lands in Natchez". The Natxhez Democrate. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Donoho Hotel September 27-28, 2019". Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ↑ Hughes, Ciera (2021-06-23). "Ronnie McDowell returns to Roxy stage Saturday following pandemic hiatus". Franklin County Times. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "PANA Tri County Fair September 2, 2021". Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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- Musical artist
- 1982 births
- American country singer-songwriters
- American male guitarists
- American male singer-songwriters
- Singer-songwriters from Kentucky
- Country musicians from Kentucky
- People from Mc Cracken County, Kentucky
- People from Paducah, Kentucky
- 21st-century American singers
- 21st-century American guitarists
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