Meet Derek Johnson; Born in the Deep South, the Port City of Mobile, Alabama, he grew up in nearby small towns of Saraland, Excel, and Perdue Hill, all the size of T-Shirt pockets! Between the small towns, farm life, love for the outdoors, family and his Faith, after spending a mere 10 minutes with Derek, it’s easy to see where his singer/songwriter inspiration gleans.
Standing right at 6’ 5”, he is one of the most humble, humorous, handsome fellas on the market. “A Gentleman and a Scholar” is not just an old saying to describe this rare gem, but also one of the coolest stories you’ll ever get your hands on… are you ready?
Derek is a decorated United States Army Veteran holding prestigious awards and accolades; he has a Master’s degree in Business from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Alabama; his Grandfather was roommates with Hank Williams Sr. and toured same country circuits in the 1940s; he was the Captain of his High School Golf Team with a solid 2 Handicap; related to 2 National Champions from Alabama and a Super Bowl Champion from the Dallas Cowboys; his 7th Great–Grandfather was the French Indian Chief when the first French Settlers came to the Continental States – whom founded the town Bayou La Batre, Alabama, famous for its role in “Forrest Gump”; he lived on a 5,000 acre cattle ranch with 1,200 head of cows; and he has lived in a total of 8 states: Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, California, and Colorado. Were you ready for all that?! But wait… there’s more!
His vigor, tenacity and impeccable work ethic lead him to Nashville, and that same formula was a vital part of navigating his way around Music Row. He has an extensive resume working with many chart-topping artists, songwriters, and producers.
Speaking of cool and legendary… “Real Cool Kinda Hot” is produced by Phil O’Donnell aka “Philbilly.” Phil has produced Craig Morgan, Chris Janson, High Valley, Josh Thompson, and a few more and also known for penning many chart-topping hits including George Strait’s 60th number one.
You just gotta meet him! So, without any further ado, we proudly give you “Real Cool Kinda Hot”; a song about his dream girl with sweet, exuberant, and contagious lyrics with a melody to match!
