March 3, 2008 - -  IT’S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE – Is so much more than a tribute show to American Music Icon CONWAY TWITTY whose untimely death in 1993 left a void in the world of Country Music.  IT’S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE is Conway Twitty’s story told through the eyes and heart of his children.  It is a loving musical scrapbook of memories that is honest, touching, funny, heartbreaking and sincere.  This production will be a musical journey of his heart, from humble beginnings to Rock and Roll Idol and all the way to a pure Country Legend.

The musical production will be created and directed by Randy Johnson, produced by Conway Twitty United, and Executive Produced by Scott Welch Management.

“I have listened to every recording that Conway Twitty ever released. I read, watched and listened to almost every interview he ever gave. Countless hours (and great meals) with the wonderful and gracious Twitty Family. I have come to know Conway Twitty in a rare, intimate, unique and extraordinary manner - I could almost feel his presence as I was writing the musical,” says creator and director Randy Johnson.  “Conway Twitty is an American Musical Legend and at the same time a loving family man who never forgot his humble beginnings. That is the truth and that is the musical I have created. I am honored and grateful to be chosen as playwright and director of the new musical IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE. It is a high point in my career.”

IT’S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE will be touring across the country make stops at venues of all sizes, including Performing Arts Centers, state fairs, and theaters. The show will be exclusively booked through Buddy Lee Attractions in Nashville, Tennessee.

“I am thrilled to be associated with an Icon in the entertainment world like Conway Twitty and this exceptional never seen or heard new Musical. I had the pleasure of knowing Conway and working with him on certain projects in the past, and it is a true honor to be working with his family along with Scott Welch and Randy Johnson,” says agent Tony Conway.  “The Musical Play is an entertainment event comparable only to Conway’s extraordinary live performances. We are excitingly working on confirming the tour for the fall, and know this will be the ultimate experience for past and new Conway Twitty fans worldwide. No we are not related, but when asked I always say ‘I Wish’.”

Visit www.conwaytwittymusical.com for additional information.

Conway Twitty was an American Icon.  He was a rock star, a country music legend and a loving father of four.  Conway Twitty’s career began in Rock and Roll and landed squarely in the heart of America as the leading Country performer of his time with an all time record of 55 number one hits.