A "greatest hits" album is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the prior success of an artist, and Columbia Records created this concept with a smash.

Johnny Mathis is an American singer of popular music, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status and ...

The concept of the “greatest hits” record is a surprisingly new invention. The world’s first greatest hits compilation was released on this day, March 15, 1958, by pop and jazz artist Johnny Mathis.

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis quietly wrapped up his iconic career in 2025 with a show at the Bergen Performing Arts Center ...

Not wanting to focus on just one genre, famed singer Johnny Mathis recorded songs that dabbled in pop, soul, blues, country music, and even disco. Drawing inspiration from singers like Bing Crosby and ...

The mesmerizing Mathis was surrounded by a cheering audience (it’s a huge theatre-in-the-round) and surrounded by their love. It was clear from the recognition applause and sighing that greeted the ...

Johnny Mathis celebrates 50 years in the music business. When Johnny Mathis decided to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business in 2006, he gathered 2,000 of his closest friends at the ...