Adam Gregory
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Adam Gregory is a country music
singer and actor. Active since 2000, he has recorded three studio albums, including 2000's The Way I'm Made and 2002's Workin' On It, both on Epic Records
, as well as a self-titled album in 2006 on Mensa Records. He has also charted several singles on the Canadian country music charts, including two singles which have also been Top 40 hits on the Billboard
country charts in the US. In 2010 Adam Gregory starred in "WWJD". The movie is based on In His Steps
by Charles Sheldon
.
, was released in 2000 on Epic Records
and has been certified as a gold record. He won a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Recording in 2001, and the Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Country Artist for his song "Horseshoes."
He met Billy Ray Cyrus
while performing at Big Valley Jamboree
in Camrose, Alberta
. Cyrus was the headliner and asked Gregory to perform with him on his hit Achy Breaky Heart
. Soon after Cyrus was heard on "When I Leave This House", which was on Gregory’s second album, Workin' on It
, which was released in 2002.
Gregory went to Kabul
, Afghanistan
in 2003 for the OP ATHENA Show Tour from November 19 to December 5 to perform for the troops. Other performers included Dave Broadfoot
, Shaun Verrault from Wide Mouth Mason
, singer and dancer Jana Jana, and the Rock-Paper-Scissors Improv Comedy group.
Gregory has shown his philanthropic side by being a supporter of the Telemiracle
for many years, appearing on the show three times, holding charities for the Ronald McDonald House, and his involvement with the Sunshine Foundation, which is similar to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
. Gregory also performed at West Edmonton Mall
in 2005 to help raise money for the Canadian Red Cross
to donate to the South Asia
Tsunami fund.
In 2005, Gregory was nominated for the Country Music Association
's Global Country Artist Award.
In the summer of 2006, Gregory released his third album, Adam Gregory
, containing his hit single, "Get It On," which was released by Mensa Records in association with Aquarius Records.
Adam Gregory has continued to further develop his career in the entertainment industry through film, taking a leading role in the comedy Sharp as Marbles and in 2009 he starred in WWJD with John Schneider
.
for all publicity campaigns and signed with Midas Records Nashville
. He has been booked by the William Morris Agency
in Nashville. In mid-2008, Gregory released his first single to the United States. "Crazy Days" was released and peaked at #33 on the Hot Country Songs
chart.
In July 2008, Midas Records Nashville
co-signed Gregory with Big Machine Records
.
A new album, Crazy Days
, was released on March 24, 2009 in Canada through Big Machine
/Midas
/NSA. The second single from the album, "What It Takes
", was released in November and debuted at #59 on the country charts.
In October 2008 Cricket Communications partnered with Big Machine Records
and Gregory for a promotional sponsorship with ringtones and in store events for the remainder of 2008.
In January 2009 Gregory became a spokesman for the charity Soles4Souls which raises money and donates shoes for the needy. In 2010 Adam Gregory sang "What Would Jesus Do?" in the movie "WWJD" which is based on the popular book In His Steps
by the late Charles Sheldon
.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer and actor. Active since 2000, he has recorded three studio albums, including 2000's The Way I'm Made and 2002's Workin' On It, both on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
, as well as a self-titled album in 2006 on Mensa Records. He has also charted several singles on the Canadian country music charts, including two singles which have also been Top 40 hits on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts in the US. In 2010 Adam Gregory starred in "WWJD". The movie is based on In His Steps
In His Steps
In His Steps is a best-selling book written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1897, the book has sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as the 9th best-selling book of all time, along with Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls...
by Charles Sheldon
Charles Sheldon
Charles Monroe Sheldon was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement...
.
Canadian career
Adam Gregory launched his career in country music when his first album, The Way I'm MadeThe Way I'm Made
The Way I'm Made is the first studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory, released on May 23, 2000, by Epic Records. It has since been certified Gold by the CRIA for sales of 50,000 copies. The album earned Gregory a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Recording in...
, was released in 2000 on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and has been certified as a gold record. He won a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Recording in 2001, and the Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Country Artist for his song "Horseshoes."
He met Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus
William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
while performing at Big Valley Jamboree
Big Valley Jamboree
The Big Valley Jamboree is a large country music festival located in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, a city located south east of Edmonton. Created in 1992, the Jamboree is held each year during the August long weekend, and features country singers from all over North America. It is one of the largest...
in Camrose, Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
Camrose is a city in central Alberta, Canada, amid some of the richest farmland in the prairies. It is a relatively small city which originally grew up along a railroad and now grows along Highway 13. Camrose is a scenic community with many parks, leading to its moniker "The Rose City"...
. Cyrus was the headliner and asked Gregory to perform with him on his hit Achy Breaky Heart
Achy Breaky Heart
"Achy Breaky Heart" is a hit country music song written by Don Von Tress. Originally titled "Don't Tell My Heart", its name was later changed to "Achy Breaky Heart" and was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus on his 1992 album Some Gave All. As Cyrus' debut single and signature song, it made him famous and...
. Soon after Cyrus was heard on "When I Leave This House", which was on Gregory’s second album, Workin' on It
Workin' on It
Workin' on It is the second studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory. It was released on July 9, 2002, by Epic Records. It contains the singles "The World Could Use a Cowboy", "Could Have Fooled Me", "When I Leave This House" and "Sweet Memories".-Track listing:# "The World Could...
, which was released in 2002.
Gregory went to Kabul
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
, Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
in 2003 for the OP ATHENA Show Tour from November 19 to December 5 to perform for the troops. Other performers included Dave Broadfoot
Dave Broadfoot
Dave Broadfoot is a Canadian comedian who was born on December 5, 1925 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In 1943, he joined the merchant navy serving until 1947...
, Shaun Verrault from Wide Mouth Mason
Wide Mouth Mason
Wide Mouth Mason is a Canadian blues-based rock band, consisting of Shaun Verreault , Safwan Javed , and Gordie Johnson . Former bassist Earl Pereira was also co-founder of Wide Mouth Mason...
, singer and dancer Jana Jana, and the Rock-Paper-Scissors Improv Comedy group.
Gregory has shown his philanthropic side by being a supporter of the Telemiracle
Telemiracle
Telemiracle is a telethon organized by the Kinsmen and Kinettes in Saskatchewan, Canada for the benefit of the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation. Initially broadcast on both CTV and CBC affiliates in Saskatchewan, it is now broadcast, commercial-free, exclusively on the province's CTV affiliates...
for many years, appearing on the show three times, holding charities for the Ronald McDonald House, and his involvement with the Sunshine Foundation, which is similar to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this...
. Gregory also performed at West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall until 2004.West Edmonton Mall covers a gross...
in 2005 to help raise money for the Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a Canadian humanitarian charitable organization and one of 186 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies....
to donate to the South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
Tsunami fund.
In 2005, Gregory was nominated for the Country Music Association
Country Music Association
The Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre...
's Global Country Artist Award.
In the summer of 2006, Gregory released his third album, Adam Gregory
Adam Gregory (album)
Adam Gregory is the third studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory. It was released on June 20, 2006, by Mensa Records. It contains the singles "Get It On", "She's So California", "Don't Send the Invitation" and "One Breath from a Heartache".-Track listing:# "Get It On" –...
, containing his hit single, "Get It On," which was released by Mensa Records in association with Aquarius Records.
Adam Gregory has continued to further develop his career in the entertainment industry through film, taking a leading role in the comedy Sharp as Marbles and in 2009 he starred in WWJD with John Schneider
John Schneider (television actor)
John Richard Schneider III is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, and as Jonathan Kent on Smallville, a 2001 television adaptation of Superman.Alongside his acting career, Schneider performed as a...
.
U.S. crossover
In 2007, Gregory signed an exclusive management deal and signed with longtime supporter Jeff Walker of AristoMediaAristoMedia
The AristoMedia Group is a Nashville-based, independent entertainment marketing/media/promotion firm representing country music artists and industry clients. The company was founded in 1980 by former Con Brio Records Vice President, Jeff Walker...
for all publicity campaigns and signed with Midas Records Nashville
Midas Records Nashville
Midas Records is an American independent record label specializing in country music and contemporary Christian music. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, Keith Follesé and Brad Allen. The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening...
. He has been booked by the William Morris Agency
William Morris Agency
WME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
in Nashville. In mid-2008, Gregory released his first single to the United States. "Crazy Days" was released and peaked at #33 on the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart.
In July 2008, Midas Records Nashville
Midas Records Nashville
Midas Records is an American independent record label specializing in country music and contemporary Christian music. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, Keith Follesé and Brad Allen. The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening...
co-signed Gregory with Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
.
A new album, Crazy Days
Crazy Days
"Crazy Days" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Adam Gregory. It was released as the first single from Crazy Days, his first album to be released in the United States. It reached #98 on the Canadian Hot 100. It also peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the...
, was released on March 24, 2009 in Canada through Big Machine
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
/Midas
Midas Records Nashville
Midas Records is an American independent record label specializing in country music and contemporary Christian music. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, Keith Follesé and Brad Allen. The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening...
/NSA. The second single from the album, "What It Takes
What It Takes (Adam Gregory song)
"What It Takes" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Adam Gregory. It is the second single from Crazy Days, his first album to be released in the United States. The song has reached Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.-Chart positions:...
", was released in November and debuted at #59 on the country charts.
In October 2008 Cricket Communications partnered with Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
and Gregory for a promotional sponsorship with ringtones and in store events for the remainder of 2008.
In January 2009 Gregory became a spokesman for the charity Soles4Souls which raises money and donates shoes for the needy. In 2010 Adam Gregory sang "What Would Jesus Do?" in the movie "WWJD" which is based on the popular book In His Steps
In His Steps
In His Steps is a best-selling book written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1897, the book has sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as the 9th best-selling book of all time, along with Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls...
by the late Charles Sheldon
Charles Sheldon
Charles Monroe Sheldon was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement...
.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Chart Positions | CRIA Canadian Recording Industry Association Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada... Certifications |
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| CAN Country | CAN Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
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| 2000 | The Way I'm Made The Way I'm Made The Way I'm Made is the first studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory, released on May 23, 2000, by Epic Records. It has since been certified Gold by the CRIA for sales of 50,000 copies. The album earned Gregory a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Recording in...
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Canadian Recording Industry Association Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada... : Gold |
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| 2002 | Workin' on It Workin' on It Workin' on It is the second studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory. It was released on July 9, 2002, by Epic Records. It contains the singles "The World Could Use a Cowboy", "Could Have Fooled Me", "When I Leave This House" and "Sweet Memories".-Track listing:# "The World Could... |
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| 2006 | Adam Gregory Adam Gregory (album) Adam Gregory is the third studio album by Canadian country music singer Adam Gregory. It was released on June 20, 2006, by Mensa Records. It contains the singles "Get It On", "She's So California", "Don't Send the Invitation" and "One Breath from a Heartache".-Track listing:# "Get It On" –... |
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| 2009 | Crazy Days Crazy Days "Crazy Days" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Adam Gregory. It was released as the first single from Crazy Days, his first album to be released in the United States. It reached #98 on the Canadian Hot 100. It also peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the... Big Machine Records Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his... /NSA/Midas Midas Records Nashville Midas Records is an American independent record label specializing in country music and contemporary Christian music. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, Keith Follesé and Brad Allen. The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening... |
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| "—" denotes the album failed to chart or not released * denotes unknown peak positions |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN | US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 2000 | "Horseshoes" | 2 | — | — | The Way I'm Made | ||||
| "Only Know I Do" | 4 | — | — | ||||||
| "No Vacancy" | * | — | — | ||||||
| 2001 | "Big Star" | * | — | — | |||||
| "It Ain't Cool" | * | — | — | ||||||
| 2002 | "The World Could Use a Cowboy" | * | — | — | Workin' on It | ||||
| "Could Have Fooled Me" | * | — | — | ||||||
| 2003 | "When I Leave This House" (with Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon... ) |
* | — | — | |||||
| "Sweet Memories" | * | — | — | ||||||
| 2004 | "Never Be Another" | * | — | — | single only | ||||
| 2006 | "Get It On" | * | — | — | Adam Gregory | ||||
| "She's So California" | * | — | — | ||||||
| "Don't Send the Invitation" | * | — | — | ||||||
| 2007 | "One Breath from a Heartache" | * | — | — | |||||
| 2008 | "Crazy Days" | * | 98 | 33 | Crazy Days | ||||
| "What It Takes What It Takes (Adam Gregory song) "What It Takes" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Adam Gregory. It is the second single from Crazy Days, his first album to be released in the United States. The song has reached Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.-Chart positions:... " |
* | 83 | 38 | ||||||
| 2009 | "Could I Just Be Me" | * | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart * denotes unknown peak positions |
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Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Horseshoes" | Sean Michael Turrell |
| "Only Know I Do" | ||
| 2001 | "No Vacancy" | |
| "Big Star" | ||
| 2002 | "The World Could Use a Cowboy" | Warren Sonoda |
| "Could Have Fooled Me" | ||
| 2003 | "When I Leave This House" (with Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon... ) |
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| 2006 | "Get It On" | |
| "Don't Send the Invitation" | ||
| 2007 | "One Breath from a Heartache" | |
| 2008 | "Crazy Days" | Wes Edwards Wes Edwards Wes Edwards is a music video and commercial director. He has directed several Jason Aldean videos, as well as others.-Music videos directed:This is a list of music videos directed by Wes Edwards... |
| "What It Takes" | Roman White Roman White Roman White is a music video director who has directed most of Carrie Underwood's videos. He has also directed music videos for Kelly Clarkson, Josh Groban, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more... |
External links
- Adam Gregory's Official Website
- Adam Gregory's Official MySpace
- Country Music Association (January 17, 2005). Strong Slate of International Candidates Vie For Third Annual CMA Global Country Artist Award. Press Release.
- What Would Jesus Do? at IMDB
- WWJD