John Conlee, a highly esteemed vocalist who rose to prominence during the urban cowboy era, is renowned for his exceptional choice in music and his uniquely melancholic voice. Hailing from Versailles, KY, Conlee was born in 1946 on a tobacco farm where he discovered his passion for music at a young age, showcasing his talent on local radio by the age of ten. Despite starting off as a licensed mortician, he explored his musical ambitions by joining the town barbershop chorus and working as a disc jockey at various radio stations, paving his way to Nashville in 1971, where he made valuable industry connections. Signing with ABC in 1976, Conlee struggled initially but gained widespread recognition with the release of his hit song “Rose Colored Glasses” in 1978, co-written with a fellow radio colleague. Collaborating with producer Bud Logan, Conlee enjoyed a decade of success in the music industry, achieving multiple chart-topping hits such as “Lady Lay Down,” “Backside of Thirty,” “Common Man,” and many more. Despite his music career, Conlee remained dedicated to philanthropy, supporting American farmers, managing his farm, and prioritizing family life in Nashville.