New music from Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from Saint Charles in Missouri who’s spent a lifetime dedicated to music. His artistic journey began at just six years old, when he first took to singing in his grade school choir. By the time he was twelve, his passion for music expanded as he started learning acoustic guitar.

In high school, Ray continued his vocal development through choir and vocal ensembles and he formed his first cover band during this time, marking his initial steps into live performance. As he transitioned to college, where he studied marketing and minored in music, Ray continued to develop his academic and musical interests simultaneously, reflecting a balance between the practicalities of life and his artistic passions.

After college, Ray married and entered the workforce, but he never abandoned his love for music. For the next five years, he built a strong reputation in the local music scene as a successful solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist. It was during this period that Ray’s focus on songwriting deepened. Now, with a catalogue of nearly 150 songs written over the span of three decades, Ray Johnson has found a new direction in his career; writing music for TV and film.

Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “Half A Chance,” the lead track from Ray Johnson and his writing partner Dave Bieritz lifted from their upcoming fifth studio album, Other Times and Other Places. The song recounts the tale of a woman trapped in a loveless relationship, only to be comforted by a lost lover who rekindles her sense of hope and belief in herself.

Brought in by the laid back strike of drums, warm acoustic guitars usher in Ray’s rich vocals as he threads tender lyricism via delicate melodies above. Spinning storytelling lyrics, he paints a picture and crafts a heartwarming listening experience via a charming arrangement of acoustic guitar, bass, piano and cello.

Covering themes of love, regret, and the power of self-trust, stitched together with a gentle yet compelling musical backdrop, “Half A Chance” is a beautiful showcase of Ray Johnson’s enduring songwriting talent and performance panache. With his forthcoming fifth album on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what Ray Johnson has in store next.

Listen to Half A Chance below