NORTH PORT, FL, October 02, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Johnny Riley's musical immersion in Blues and Gospel music came early. An accomplished musician, Riley plays a multitude of instruments, and he's a talented singer/songwriter. A featured guest on Texas Talent TV, Johnny Riley's career is taking off, and he's released a new album "Have Mercy On Me"

The first single "Have Mercy On Me" exploded onto global radio in August of this year. Now Johnny follows that track up with "Hey Baby", another Blues classic.

Johnny Riley has performed as the opening act for such artists as Gene Watson, Billy Joe Royal and in December with David Ball. He has shared the stage with notables such as John Slaughter, Jody Booth, Kathy Ross, Randy Pavlock, Jason Cassidy and Billy Hillman. "Music is my passion. I love to entertain!" exclaims Johnny.

Johnny Riley was born on August 7,1966 in the small east Texas Town of Kounze, TX. At the age of 7 Johnny was shown three chords on a guitar by his Uncle Butch. The rest is history. As a child Johnny was exposed to Delta Blues and Gospel music. His Dad was from Texas and his Mama was from the delta town of Clarksdale Mississippi

At the age of 12 Johnny started playing in Bands and fell in love with the business of entertainment. He's been working as a professional musician ever since.

Find Johnny on the net: http://www.reverbnation.com/johnnyriley

Sean Ericson from KICKS 105.1 says: "Blues/Rockin Country --No matter what box u put it in --JOHNNY RILEY will Kick it open and ROCK YOU."