This article appeared in The Tennessean on June 8, 1996 reporting the death of a great banjo player. Courtney Johnson had many dear friends in the music industry.
On Tuesday night, September 24, many of these friends gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to remember the man that they had known and loved.
Keith Case and Associates in cooperation with the Ryman produced an incredible concert featuring the best in bluegrass music. The artists donated their time and all of the proceeds went to Courtney's wife, Hazel, and daughter, Peggy.
This web site was created to remember that night and the man for whom we gathered, Courtney Johnson.