Country Legend Johnny Lee to Have Brain Surgery

Johnny Lee, who is best known for his 1980s hits “Lookin’ For Love” and music from the 1980 film Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta, is having two brain surgeries in August….

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Published Jul 16, 2019 9:52 AM PDT

Country Legend Johnny Lee To Have Brain Surgery

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Johnny Lee, who is best known for his 1980s hits "Lookin' For Love" and music from the 1980 film Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta, is having two brain surgeries in August.

Lee took to his Facebook last night to say, "August 7th I'm having brain surgery in Houston because of my Parkinson's disease. It will help me walk better. August 21st will be the 2nd part of my brain surgery. I will then go back 2 weeks later and get a battery put in."

He added, "I’m doing this all because I'm having problems walking. I will be fine. I’m asking for prayers. God gave me the talent and I plan on using it until the day I die. Thank you! Xoxo."

Lee has five shows scheduled between now and July 27 but is currently scheduled to return to performing on August 30 in Biloxi, Miss. A full list of tour dates can be found at TheJohnnyLeeMusic.com.

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Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media GroupAuthor

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.

Country Legend Johnny Lee to Have Brain Surgery

Johnny Lee, who is best known for his 1980s hits “Lookin’ For Love” and music from the 1980 film Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta, is having two brain surgeries in August….

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

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