Johnny Mathis was still a teenager when he was discovered by a jazz producer who, after meeting the young singer, sent a telegram to executives at his label, Columbia Records, that stated: “Have found ...

It was 1957 when 21-year-old Johnny Mathis recorded the romantic ballad “Chances Are.” When the legendary singer performs at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on April 15 – more than 60 years later – it’s ...

Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said. By Adeel Hassan Johnny Mathis, the pop music singer and one of the ...