Amanda Stott
Encyclopedia
Amanda Stott is a Canadian
pop singer from Brandon
, Manitoba
, Canada
.
and pianist
. She started singing in her church choir when she was just three years old and first gained prominence as a country singer at the 1994 Dauphin CountryFest. In 1999, she was signed to Warner Music Canada
and her first self-titled CD
was released in 2000. This album prompted single "Black Is Black" which quickly became a hit on country radio and television. She also won a Juno Award
for Best New Solo Artist.
After a few years away from the spotlight, Stott returned with more adult pop sound. The first single, "Paper Rain," reached number 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart
chart. On March 8, 2005, her second CD, Chasing the Sky, was released. It included "Paper Rain" and follow up singles "Homeless Heart" and "She'll Get Over It". On this disc, Amanda took more charge of what she sings, having co-written over half of the songs.
Amanda performed on July 1, 2005 as part of the Canada Day
celebrations, taking place on Parliament Hill
in Ottawa
. In the summer of 2005 she toured Canada with fellow female Canadian singers Keshia Chante
, Christine Evans
and Cassie Steele
. In December 2005 she was a part of the Holiday Train cross-Canada tour along with Wayne Rostad
and the Moffatts
.
She was a featured singer in the traveling Cirque du Soleil
arena show called Delirium
, touring North America.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
pop singer from Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Biography
Amanda grew up on her family farm but her father was a saxophonistSaxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
and pianist
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. She started singing in her church choir when she was just three years old and first gained prominence as a country singer at the 1994 Dauphin CountryFest. In 1999, she was signed to Warner Music Canada
Warner Music Canada
Warner Music Canada is the Canadian division of Warner Music Group. The label previously operated as WEA Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of WEA International, which later changed its name to Warner Music International in 1990. It was founded in 1967 as Warner Reprise Canada Ltd...
and her first self-titled CD
Amanda Stott (album)
Amanda Stott is the debut album by Canadian country music artist Amanda Stott. It was released by Warner Music Canada on January 4, 2000. The album peaked at number 18 on the RPM Country Albums chart.-Track listing:...
was released in 2000. This album prompted single "Black Is Black" which quickly became a hit on country radio and television. She also won a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
for Best New Solo Artist.
After a few years away from the spotlight, Stott returned with more adult pop sound. The first single, "Paper Rain," reached number 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart
Canadian Singles Chart
The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays....
chart. On March 8, 2005, her second CD, Chasing the Sky, was released. It included "Paper Rain" and follow up singles "Homeless Heart" and "She'll Get Over It". On this disc, Amanda took more charge of what she sings, having co-written over half of the songs.
Amanda performed on July 1, 2005 as part of the Canada Day
Canada Day
Canada Day , formerly Dominion Day , is the national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act , which united three British colonies into a single country, called Canada, within the British Empire...
celebrations, taking place on Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill , colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Its Gothic revival suite of buildingsthe parliament buildings serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada and contains a number of architectural...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
. In the summer of 2005 she toured Canada with fellow female Canadian singers Keshia Chante
Keshia Chanté
Keshia Chanté is a Canadian Juno Award-winning critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, model, and actress...
, Christine Evans
Christine Evans
Christine Evans, from Victoria, British Columbia is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born on May 25, 1990. Her debut single, "Take Me Home"/"Time for Me" was released in 2004 and her debut album, Take Me Home followed on January 25, 2005 by Warner Music Canada.The title track, Take Me Home...
and Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele
Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
. In December 2005 she was a part of the Holiday Train cross-Canada tour along with Wayne Rostad
Wayne Rostad
Wayne Victor Rostad, CM is a Canadian musician and television presenter.In 1969, he became a radio host for CJET in Smiths Falls, Ontario...
and the Moffatts
The Moffatts
The Moffatts were a Canadian pop/rock band, composed of brothers Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave Moffatt. Eldest brother Scott was born on March 30, 1983 in Whitehorse, Yukon. Less than a year later, on March 8, 1984, triplets Bob, Clint and Dave were born in Vancouver, British Columbia...
.
She was a featured singer in the traveling Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil , is a Canadian entertainment company, self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment." Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy...
arena show called Delirium
Delirium (Cirque du Soleil)
Delirium was a touring multimedia stage show by Cirque du Soleil featuring live music, video projections, and performances by acrobats and other circus performers. The production featured remixes of existing Cirque du Soleil music...
, touring North America.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN | ||
| 2000 | Amanda Stott Amanda Stott (album) Amanda Stott is the debut album by Canadian country music artist Amanda Stott. It was released by Warner Music Canada on January 4, 2000. The album peaked at number 18 on the RPM Country Albums chart.-Track listing:...
|
18 | — |
| 2005 | Chasing the Sky
EMI The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major... |
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Singles
| Year | Song | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN | |||
| 2000 | "Black Is Black" | 4 | — | Amanda Stott |
| "Somebody to Love" | 12 | — | ||
| "You're Not Alone" | * | — | ||
| 2001 | "I Just Believe That I Can" | * | — | |
| "To Keep From Missing You" | * | — | ||
| 2004 | "Paper Rain" | — | 1 | Chasing the Sky |
| 2005 | "Homeless Heart" | — | — | |
| "She'll Get Over It" | — | — | ||
External links
- Official site
- [ AllMusic.com entry]
- Top40-Charts.com entry
- Cirque du Soleil Delirium
- Amanda's high School Crocus Plains