Willie Neal Johnson (1935–2001) was a gospel singer who became known as "Country Boy" for his rootsy blues-driven style and his down to earth friendly personality. Willie was born in Tyler, Texas on August 25, 1935 he was the oldest of six children in a musical family. His mother motivated her children to pursue their singing careers by taking them to church and making them sing on Sundays. While in his teens he was tapped to join Rev. C. W. Jackson's group the Five Ways of Joy Gospel Singers. A few yea...

Biography from Wikipedia