Eldon Johnson

Currently residing in Fargo, Johnson continues to hone his skills as a singer/songwriter and performer, and also works as a Contemporary Music Coordinator at Faith Lutheran Church in West Fargo. Eldon's local, regional, and national popularity and loyal fan base continue to grow with each well-crafted show. His style has been described as a "unique concoction of contemporary country, americana, bluegrass, and folk," and his intricate and carefully-crafted lyrics blend seamlessly with the warm, smooth texture of his voice. Eldon's soulful songwriting and captivating performances are rich with universally-relevant themes, pulling the listener in and not letting go until the last note has been sung.

Eldon entered the Colgate Country Showdown as a solo artist in 2007, winning the ND State Finals, and this time also won the Midwest Regional-advancing him to the National Finals at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on January 24, 2008, which were hosted by LeAnn Rimes. He was one of only five finalists out of over 50,000 across the nation that entered the contest, and competed for $100,000 on the grandest of stages. Eldon recently auditioned for the blockbuster USA/NBC network program, Nashville Star, and has now advanced to the upcoming National Finals for this, as well. All of this success and notoriety has certainly legitimized Eldon's place among the elite "up-and-comers" in the country music industry.