Northwestern University, in association with the JMF, is gearing up for the third annual event in August of 2008 featuring educational master classes and workshops. read more
Our Shining Board Member
Amanda McBroom's winning performances are covered by the NY Times. read more
Johnny in the Movies
Johnny's song Dream, written in 1944, is featured in the new motion picture Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day staring Frances McDormand & Amy Adams read more
Queen Latifah Features a Mercer Tune
Trav'lin' Light is the CD title and featured song on the new Queen Latifah release on the Verve label. Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics to this 1943 song with music by Jimmy Mundy & Trummy Young. read more
Ann Hampton Callaway's new CD...
...is titled BLUES IN THE NIGHT and features that Johnny Mercer / Harold Arlen song. read more
Just Released...
Board member, Alan Bergman's new CD, recorded on the VERVE label, titled LYRICALLY, Alan Bergman. read more
Michael & Mercer
Michael Buble closes out his newest CD, CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE, with Johnny's song, "DREAM". read more
Ella & Johnny on PBS
Mercer's "BLUES IN THE NIGHT" and "MIDNIGHT SUN" are featured in the current PBS Ella Fitzgerald Special, WE LOVE ELLA! A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST LADY OF SONG which premiered on June 6, 2007. read more
Mercer & MasterCard!
Johnny's Moon River is the featured music for the latest MasterCard TV ad campaign. Priceless! read more
Remembering Ray Evans
The JMF extends our warmest thoughts to Ray's extended family and friends as we celebrate his Oscar winning songwriting talents and lasting contribution to the American songbook. read more
Tony Bennett & Bono from U2 Cover Johnny
Tony Bennett's new album features a duet of I Wanna Be Around with Bono. read more
Kathie Lee Gifford is lending her support to our efforts. read more
about the foundation Our foundation's most passionate goal is to initiate a series of dynamic new fun, hands-on educational programs... learn more
for fans and researchers It is almost impossible to get through an entire day without hearing one Mercer song. Georgia State University Library.
for parents and educators Our Accentuate the Positive program for elementary school children offers a FREE 32 page LyricNOTES activity guide. Learn More or Request Booklets
