Interview with Royce Johns

 Posted by at 7:56 pm on November 5, 2020
Nov 052020
 

Royce Johns - Photo by Red Rooster Creative

  • Artist Name: Royce Johns
  • Hometown: Elkhart, Iowa

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I just finished my second album “One Last Two Step”. I’m starting to compile songs for a bluegrass record next.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I started as a guitar player, and I’ve always loved music. Singing came later for me when I was 19.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

Working on cars and houses.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Working on cars and houses.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Couldn’t say, haven’t met any of them.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I’ve never watched a game of any sport, never had any interest in them.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Dolly Parton‘s documentary on Netflix.

What is the last album you listened to?

Alison Krauss‘s 2003 double LP “Live”.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

“Metamodern Sounds In Country Music” by Sturgill Simpson.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Impossible question. But if I had to pick, it might be “Same Old Train”

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Muscle Shoals, AL.

What is your favorite meal?

Anything that’s in-front of me when I’m hungry.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Alison Krauss

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Sammy Kershaw

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

Keep making music that I like independently!