
Mark Maynard as Frankie Valli
Trina Johnson-Finn's incarceration in Suriname has brought great attention around the world. Recently a benefit was held at the ranch of John Stuart, founder of the Legends in Concert. At the benefit many spoke up for Trina. Among them were producers, agents, directors and fellow tribute artists.
Among the tribute artists, who entertained on Trina's behalf, were Roy Hammock as Willie Nelson, Mark Maynard as Frankie Valli, Steve Connolly as Elvis "Spirit of Elvis," Jimmy Ray Cantrell as Johnny Cash, Roger Johnson as Jack Nicholson, and three singer tribute artists as the Supreme Reflections. Connolly, on the Support Group video, mentions that he has contacted former President Jimmy Carter's "people" - The Carter Foundation - great job Steve Connolly!
In addition to talent were producers, directors and agents, some of which who were at the benefit - John Stuart, Janna Joos, and Rob Garrett. Among others who also support Trina are John and Linda Collins, Laddie Dwyer, MATRIX'S "Trinity," Greg and Jackie Thompson, Dawnn Behrens and many more. Again, if anyone is not included, who should be, contact me to include you as part of Trina's support group - family!
In the Support Group video, all the tribute artist talent had their own ideas to share concerning Trina and Raymond's (her husband) current nightmare. The one thing all seemed to agree on was that this same nightmare could have happened to each of them. Some stating how they, themselves, had close calls involving such scam artists as Angel Ventura. I, myself, suffered from one last year and paid the penalty financially, but fortunately was not incarcerated as Trina.
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Steve Connolly, "Spirit of Elvis"
This article, including a link to "Support Group" video clip, is to show how close a family we tribute artists and lookalikes are. When one is hurt the others bleed. Some of us have not even met Trina, but yet we go out of our way to help her - many who appeared at John Stuart's ranch had not met or worked with Trina, but that did not matter, as she is family.
Included are as many photos and/or links to the tribute artists who took their time and talent to support Trina by attending her benefit personally or from afar. Feel free to include any names, photos or links that have been missed, as they can be added to "Trina's Family of Support."

Roy Hammock as Willie Nelson
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Related Links:
Toni Braxton tribute artist - producers & agents speak out
Video - industry professionals speak out
Connolly, a conduit for 'Spirit' of Elvis
News directly in from D.C. - tribute artist's incarceration update
American seeks justice in Suriname court
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Comments
Great piece Deb!
Hi Deb! Great article. Thanks!
Oh and there is also a Facebook Group anyone can join. Search it on Facebook. It is "Free Trina Johnson-Finn".
You just keep getting better and better and it is a pleasure to be your friend!
Very informative article...
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