Catch of the Day – Robby Johnson – “Together” [AUDIO]

Today we feature an artist who was born and raised in the French-Canadian province of Quebec, and who perfected his English by listening to country music and watching American television. An artist who posted the new "Forever Country" video on his website along with the comment "forever country is what I want to be, but for now, I am happy to be along for the ride."

One of the newest and most promising young stars on the Nashville horizon was born and raised "north of the border" in the Canadian province of Quebec. Robby Johnson grew up speaking french, but you wouldn't be able to tell by his perfect, accent-free English. As Johnson was growing up, he used American television and country music to escape his shyness and the poverty of his youth. These American "imports" helped to fuel the youngster's imagination and the dream that someday, he would find the path to a better life.

After high school, Johnson worked a progression of jobs, trying to find meaning. He found it in a Christmas present he received one year from an employer: a paid demo session! Renowned producer and musician Jimmy Nichols was brought in to produce the session, but turned to Grammy Award winning musician Frank Myers when he realized what he had in the studio.

The experience left Johnson a changed man, so much so, that in 2012 he decided to go to Nashville to make more music. When the company he worked for as a sales rep refused to allow him time off, his belief in his music was so strong, that Johnson took a leap of faith and quit his job and moved to Music City.

Johnson went into the studio 2014 and produced his debut album, Don't Look Back, along with James Stroud. His debut single, "Shady", which became an summertime anthem in 2015. Johnson's debut led to a stint opening for Keith Urban, including a spot at the 48th Festival d'ete de Quebec, one of the largest festivals in North America. It was the first time promoters of the festival have set aside one night for country music, and Johnson proudly led the way in his home "state". The festival drew over 120,000 music fans of all genres.

The debut album, which features a guest appearance by Vince Gill on guitar for the song "I Ain't The Guy" has already sent two singles to the top-30 on the Billboard Country Music chart. "Shady" peaked at #17, and Johnson's follow-up single, "Hate Me Tonight" climbed to #28 on the charts. The third single from Don't Look Back is in our spotlight today; Robby Johnson and "Together" is today's Catch of the Day, new music you haven't heard, but you'll want to hear it again.