Johnny "Country" Mathis
1933–2011 (age 78)
country singer
Biography
Johnny "Country" Mathis brought a velvet tenor to both pop ballads and country-tinged tunes, earning acclaim for his lush phrasing and heartfelt sincerity on records that became standards across generations.
He carried that warmth beyond the stage, cultivating friendships with fellow artists and supporting causes dear to him, and he is now remembered at Beechwood Cemetery.