Texas-born country singer Johnny Lee spent years as a journeyman performer, playing Lone Star honky-tonks and recording for various labels before finally breaking through as a major crossover star with the 1980 hit, “Lookin’ for Love.” Possessing a voice that was smooth and natural, with a light twang that was ideal for country, Lee’s easygoing style gave his music a personality that was relatable as he brought life to songs about and honky-tonk life. The 1980 album, Lookin’ for Love, was his best-selling album and also one of his strongest, with the title track landing on Rolling Stone’s “The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.”