The veteran entertainer - who kicked off his 'Voice of Romance' tour last September - began his career in 1955 and released his first album, 'Johnny Mathis: A New Sound In Popular Song' in 1956.

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 ... Morris’s new song and 10 more on ...

Legendary singer and songwriter Johnny Mathis has announced ... Born John Royce Mathis in September 1935, the lifelong fan of song released his self-titled debut album in July 1956.