The official song of National Grandparents Day is “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” by Johnny Prill
Alan Jackson and Johnny Prill
Ronnie McDowell and Johnny Prill
Raul Malo of the Mavericks and Johnny Prill
Johnny with Alan Jackson
Johnny with Ronnie McDowell
Johnny with Raul Malo
of the Mavericks
Wayne Newton and Johnny Prill
Johnny with Wayne Newton
Johnny is presenting Newton with a song that he had
written honoring him.

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Singer/Songwriter Johnny Prill
Singer/Songwriter Johnny Prill

The National Grandparents Day Song "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa"
was written and recorded by Johnny Prill
Elvis Tribute Artist - Greg Jaqua and Johnny Prill

Johnny with Greg Jaqua, award
winning Elvis Tribute Artist.

Greg's vocal performance on
Johnny's
"Heartbeat" is one
of the most romantic versions
ever recorded!
Johnny Prill has been called "one of the most creative songwriters of our time" (Bobby
Vinton)
.  From his hometown in Bad Axe, Michigan Johnny still possesses the same
immense passion for music as he did when he first began playing at the age of eight.  This zest
is always apparent to anyone lucky enough to catch one of his shows.  From a young
teenager volunteering to entertain the residents of a local nursing home to the many clubs and
venues he has performed at throughout the years, Johnny does everything a hundred and ten
percent.  In 2004, Johnny received the
National Songwriter's Award from The National
Grandparents Day Council
in Chula Vista, California.  The award was presented in
recognition of Johnny’s highly popular composition,
“A Song for Grandma and Grandpa”
which is now the
official song of National Grandparents Day.  Johnny's song was chosen
because it portrays the wonderful unique relationship between
grandparents and their
grandchildren.  
United States Senator Debbie Stabenow told Prill:  You have put into
words the unique relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren.


Johnny presents a free outdoor concert annually to celebrate National Grandparents Day.  
The concert is held at Courtney Manor Nursing Home where Johnny is their longest
running volunteer, entertaining residents once a month for over 24 years.  Johnny states,
“They are our
nation’s grandparents, and they are always so appreciative of the time I
spend with them.  Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many interesting
grandparents, and I hope I have the opportunity to meet many more.”  
In 2010, American
folk singer Pete Seeger congratulated Prill on volunteering his musical talents.
 National
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.  

National Grandparents Day
originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette
County, West Virginia.  Johnny wrote and recorded a tribute song honoring her titled
"Marian McQuade."  
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In a recent interview, Johnny had the opportunity to talk about his grandparents, his volunteer
work at local nursing homes, and what inspired him to write
"A Song for Grandma and
Grandpa.
"  Click here to read Johnny's interview

Johnny presented "Mr. Las Vegas" Wayne Newton with a song that he had written titled
"The King of Las Vegas" which was inspired by the book "Once Before I Go" the
biography on Wayne Newton's life.  
Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song

Johnny wrote and recorded a song titled "Maria, My Sweet Rose" which was promoted
to
International Pop and Country Radio.  "Maria, My Sweet Rose" charted on many Top
40 International Play Lists and quickly became a favorite.
.  
Johnny, who has always been a huge
B.B. King fan, was inspired to write "House of
Blues"
after reading the biography on B.B. King's life and his love for his famous guitar
"Lucille."  Click here to view the lyrics and listen to the song

Johnny has been fortunate to have many of his songs recorded by various artists.  "The Polish
Prince"
Bobby Vinton has recorded a number of Johnny's songs.  Johnny's Polka Radio
appears on
Bobby's Vinton's Greatest Polka Hits of all Time CD.
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Johnny's songs have also been featured in numerous publications including Country Weekly,
The Las Vegas Weekly, The Detroit News,
and The Detroit Free Press.
Jimmy Sturr and Johnny Prill

In 2011, Johnny's “Polish Prince” song was
recorded by Grammy Award winner Jimmy
Sturr and his Orchestra. Johnny's song,
based on the 1978 autobiography “The
Polish Prince – Bobby Vinton,” was
included on Sturr's “Not Just
Another Polka” CD.
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Sturr was also guest vocalist
on Johnny's song
"America, This Song's For You."
National Grandparents Day Photo - Grandma and Grandpa holding Grandchild
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Johnny Prill and Jim Glaser
Johnny with Jim Glaser
The Polish Prince - Bobby Vinton and Johnny Prill

"Johnny is one of the most creative
songwriters of our time.  His warmth
and understanding blends itself into
his lyrics and music.  It's a pleasure
to know Johnny as a friend and an
equal pleasure to record his songs."

Bobby Vinton
Mr. Blue Velvet

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T. Graham Brown and Johnny Prill
T. Graham Brown with Johnny

Johnny began his volunteer work at
age 12 performing with his accordion
at local nursing homes. In 2008, he
received an award from Courtney
Manor Nursing Home for volunteering
his musical talents, once a month, for
22 years.  In 2011, Johnny will be
celebrating 25 years!

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Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Proud Celebrity
Supporters of
Johnny's Free
Grandparents
Day Concert!

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In 2011, the
Health Care
Association
of Michigan
presented
Johnny
with their
"Volunteer
Of The Year
Award."

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