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By Jayne Moore Songwriter Universe Magazine For singer/songwriter Carolyn Dawn Johnson, who has worked with top country artists such as Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney and Amy Grant, life can’t get much better. She has scored numerous hits and awards in both the U.S. and Canada and is anticipating the release of her second album on Arista Nashville Records. In a recent interview, Johnson discusses her transition from a girl growing up in northern Alberta, Canada to one of country music’s most sought-after songwriters and performers. Johnson’s love for music was ignited as a child singing in her hometown church in Deadwood, Alberta. “We were a church-going family and we loved singing the old gospel songs,” Johnson said. “We also listened to a lot of country
music. The first concert I attended was Charley Pride; the
second was Johnny Cash.” She also listened to the Top 40
music of the time. “I think the first album I ever owned was
by a group called ABBA. I learned all their harmony parts
and everything about them. I was grateful to my mom for
letting me stay up late when they were on TV.” |