Seeing the name makes one think of something not real; seeing the show
makes one feel they are seeing something “unreal” as in
extra special. Live concerts, radio, television, film, and video, presents
this performer as a unique’ artist, blending nostalgia with today,
comedy with music, and political satire unlike anyone else in show
business.
As a comedian, he makes the audience roar with laughter, as a singer
and impressionist, he takes the audience back and forth between the time
periods of their lives. When using his own singing voice, on songs he
has written, the audience experiences originality in heartfelt ballads,
songs of inspiration, and “100-proof” country music.
Johnny Counterfit discovered his God-given
talent for voice impressions at the early age of five in his hometown
of Portland, Oregon. He realized he could recreate the same voices
heard on television while watching cartoons. Throughout elementary and
high
school, the young entertainer would perform voice impressions of singers,
actors, and politicians for family members, teachers, and fellow students.
At seventeen years of age, Counterfit began to perform professionally
with a band at a local night spot called, "The Nashville West",
on "open-mic" Sunday. Over the years, Johnny developed a following
of fans, and decided to utilize his talents toward a full-time career
in "showbiz".
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The first of many big breaks occurred for
Johnny Counterfit after he performed for several years in clubs, at fairs,
and for corporate events. ABC TELEVISION NETWORK asked Johnny to appear
on it's
new show called, "AMERICA'S FUNNIEST PEOPLE", which continues
to be aired on the FOX FAMILY CHANNEL. Counterfit also was asked to use
his talents to create the star voice of the lead character, Rex, in a "CLAYMATION
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION", an annual television special that airs on
the DISNEY CHANNEL each holiday season. Johnny continues to be featured
in numerous other appearances that include film, video, and radio stations
throughout the country.
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A life-long dream came true for Johnny in
1994 when Johnny Counterfit was asked to make his first appearance as
Johnny Cash on the GRAND OLE OPRY. He continues to be a guest on the
show after audiences are repeatedly
thrilled by the talents of this celebrity. TNN, "THE NASHVILLE NETWORK",
regularly schedules Counterfit for guest shots on various programs throughout
the year, and has been on previous programs, such as, COUNTRY'S FAMILY
REUNION; MUSIC CITY TONIGHT, with CROOK & CHASE; PRIME TIME COUNTRY;
and OPRY BACKSTAGE. His repeated exposure on television has resulted
in a vast growth of notoriety worldwide.
Johnny Counterfit is also a part of country's largest
music encyclopedia, COUNTRY.COM, a CD compiled by author Barry McCloud.
Counterfit has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names
in the entertainment field, that include GEORGE JONES, JOHNNY CASH, MERLE
HAGGARD, CHARLIE PRIDE, REBA McENTIRE, MARTY STUART, RONNIE MCDOWELL,
TOMMY CASH, (the former Johnny Cash Band) "THE TENNESSEE THREE",
and on the CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE COUNTRY SOUL's CD entitled, "IN
THE SHADE OF THE FAMILY TREE" that include artists such as ALAN
JACKSON, RANDY TRAVIS, and DOLLY PARTON. Last, but not least, Counterfit
also performed twice at the WHITE HOUSE and did his Bill Clinton impression
for an amazed PRESIDENT and MRS. CLINTON!
Johnny Counterfit has recorded many voice-overs for
clients, and for his efforts received a SILVER MICROPHONE AWARD, the
OAB (Oregon Association of Broadcasters) AWARD for most effective radio
commercial. Johnny's voices that starred in a "Claymation Christmas
Celebration" helped the television special win an EMMY!
Johnny Counterfit presents a memorable Johnny
Cash Impersonator show that features voice and singing impressions of
some of the most famous
singers
and actors of yesterday and today, along with voices of politicians of
past and present, all packaged in a "clean comedy and music style" with
a live band. His impressions are exact and are not an exaggeration for
comedic purposes; for comedy he adds jokes and humor between songs and/or
during the political/actor part of the show.
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