Amm Music Productions Presents Justin Ezra Sullivan as Kenny Rogers from Fairview Tennesse
Justin Sullivan as the Gambler
JUSTIN'S BIO
Justin Sullivan grew up in Fairview outside Nashville, Tennessee. He comes from a musical family; in fact his mother and her sisters performed years ago on the Junior Grand Ole Opry. While in junior high, Justin became involved with Southern Gospel music and has sung in several groups.
Justin and his wife Janet were in the Bahamas years ago and went into a Kenny Rogers’ Roasters restaurant in Nassau. His wife noticed that people there had stopped what they were doing and stared. When Janet looked around the restaurant, she saw a photo of Kenny Rogers and realized why the customers were looking at Justin so strangely, On a 70s Rock and Romance cruise, he was asked to perform a Kenny Rogers number to an afternoon audience when it was discovered he could sing. Over the years, people continue to stop Justin and ask for his autograph or to take a photo with him.
Justin was contacted by Adam Michaels from Hollywood’s Avenue of the Stars who saw him perform on a Christmas show hosted by the Daystar program “In Your Corner". Adam remarked that he had been looking for Justin for months since he has an uncanny resemblance to Kenny Rogers. Justin has prepared a show with some of the best musicians Nashville has to offer, three of the band members have performed with country music legends and toured with Grand Ole Opry members.
BAND MEMBER BIOS
Glen Dickerson, Electric Guitar
Seen on YouTube videos endorsing Walden Guitars Performed at CMA Festival with various artists Over 25 years performing with Opry legend Jean Shepard
Gregg Hutchins, Drums
Two time national DJ of the year Produced and played on Cashbox Christian Country Song of the Year “Adam’s Side” Played on Grand Ole Opry with many artists including Billy Walker and 18 years of Country Music Hall of Fame Jean Shepard
Steve Kennedy, Bass
Worked with Ed Bruce, Ricky Van Shelton, and 20 years with Lynn Anderson Played Legends tour demo and master sessions Performed on Grand Ole Opry
Robert Clarke, Acoustic Guitar
Played with multiple bands In the Houston area Comes from musical family
Brenda Sheppard, Keyboards
Brenda grew up playing piano with bands with her dad Has a bachelor’s degree in music Played in church and variety of other events Teaches piano to students in person and on her YouTube channel
Gail Hutchins, Vocals
Sung in Southern gospel group in East Tennessee Wife of drummer Gregg Hutchins
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FACEBOOK COMMENTS
Comments from Concert Attendees & Facebook fans:
From Pleasant View Livery Stable show October 22: Your show was awesome! Loved the show! Enjoyed your concert tremendously, all of those familiar songs Kenny used to do!
From Rockbox Fredericksburg TX November 2022: REALLY enjoyed your show in Fredericksburg! From Tacoma WA December 2022: Thank you for an awesome concert and dedicating a song to us! Was wondering how often you and the Real Deal Band get up this way?
From Crockett Theatre Lawrenceburg, TN May 20, 2023 If ever you perform again in our area, I would love to see your show again!
It was the GREATEST show I will ever see - wish I had a million dollars and I'd follow this show all over the United States!
From Belfry Music Theatre June 2023 Kenny Rogers tribute band was great - the musicians were excellent & almost forgot it wasn't Kenny Rogers at one point!
From Illinois July 2023 When are you planning on coming back to the Chicago area? I was looking forward to your performance yesterday but you had mechanical issues yesterday.
From Jim Masters television show September 2023 Great show! Justin was so sincere, knowledgeable and funny! What a wonderful guest Justin was. Superb!
DATES AND LOCATIONS OF PAST PERFORMANCES
*October 1, 2023 - Country Gospel Jamboree, Johnny Cash Farm, TN
*July 28-29, 2023 - St Croix Turtle Lake and Hertel Casinos, WI
*June 16-18, 2023 - Belfry Music Theatre, Delevan, WI
*May 20, 2023 - Crockett Theatre, Lawrenceburg, TN
*March 11, 2023 - Raue Center of the Arts, Crystal Lake, IL
*December 14, 2022 - Emerald Queen, Tacoma, WA
*December 17-18, 2022 - Salute to the Stars, Hopewell, VA
*November 28-December 10- Salute to the Stars, Shipshewana, IN
*November 19, 2022 - RockBox Theater, Fredericksburg, TX
* October 2022 - Livery Stable, Pleasant View, TN
*July 8, 2022 - Paramount Bristol Theater, Bristol, TN
FUTURE PERFORMANCES INVOLVING JUSTIN AS KENNY
DEC 16-17, 2023- COUNTRY CHRISTMAS W/D CHURCH AS ELVIS, WENDY T AS DOLLY-BEACON THEATRE HOPEWELL, VA
DECEMBER 29-31, 2023- SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS - BROADWAY THEATRE, PITMAN, NJ
APRIL 24, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS, WENDY T AS DOLLY - OHIO
APRIL 27, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS, WENDY T AS DOLLY - MEMPHIS, TN 8PM
MAY 17, 2024 -AMISH COUNTRY THEATER, MILLERSVILLE, OHIO
NOVEMBER 12-15, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS- OHIO STAR THEATER -SUGARCREEK, OH
DECEMBER 14, 2024 - CHRISTMAS W/KENNY (JUSTIN) & DOLLY (WENDY T) - MONROE THEATRE, WOODSFIELD, OH
DECEMBER 29-31, 2023- SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS - BROADWAY THEATRE, PITMAN, NJ
APRIL 24, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS, WENDY T AS DOLLY - OHIO
APRIL 27, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS, WENDY T AS DOLLY - MEMPHIS, TN 8PM
MAY 17, 2024 -AMISH COUNTRY THEATER, MILLERSVILLE, OHIO
NOVEMBER 12-15, 2024 - SALUTE TO THE STARS WITH D CHURCH AS ELVIS- OHIO STAR THEATER -SUGARCREEK, OH
DECEMBER 14, 2024 - CHRISTMAS W/KENNY (JUSTIN) & DOLLY (WENDY T) - MONROE THEATRE, WOODSFIELD, OH