Bryan Rice
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Brian Risberg Clausen, better known as Bryan Rice (born May 29, 1978 in Roskilde
, Denmark
), is a Danish pop
singer and songwriter
.
His debut single "No Promises" was a huge hit in Denmark in the fall of 2005/spring of 2006. The song was covered and released by British
X Factor
winner Shayne Ward
reaching #2 in the official U.K. charts.
In 2006 he released "Homeless Heart", a cover of the Amanda Stott
song, which was the second single from his debut album, Confessional
. The song was used as the opening theme to the Danish reality television
program Paradise Hotel
. Two more singles followed, "Can't Say I'm Sorry
" and "Where Do You Go?". "Can't Say I'm Sorry" was later released by Erik Segerstedt
, runner-up of the Swedish
Idol
, and peaked at #1 in Sweden. "Can't Say I'm Sorry" was also released by Canadian Idol
winner Theo Tams
on his debut album Give It All Away
.
His second studio album, Good News
, was released in 2007.
Bryan received his first Gold record for the sale of 20,000 copies in Denmark, and Platinum for more than 13,000 downloads of "No Promises". Furthermore Bryan was nominated Best Danish Male Singer at the 2006 Zulu Awards.
In 2009 Bryan Rice co-wrote the song "Underneath My Skin", with Mads Haugaard, sung by Norwegian
singer Christina Undhjem, which participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
.
Having been offered a wildcard as a performer, Bryan Rice once again competed in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
in 2010. His entry was the song "Breathing", which was written by Peter Bjørnskov. The song made it to the final round of voting, finishing 2nd in a field of 10 songs.
On October 25, 2010 Bryan Rice released his third studio album, Another Piece of Me. The album features duets with Danish singer Julie Berthelsen
and Swedish Emilia
. It was preceded by the release of the third single, "There for You", on June 28, 2010. This song was such a success that it appeared in The Sims 3 latest add-on called 'Late Night' in Simlish version.
Bryan Rice has also been successful in South Africa
.
In 2011 Bryan signed a deal for a release in Holland and for Belgium and Luxembourg. The first single for Holland will be 'Second Last Chance'and in Belgium it will be Curtain Call.
Roskilde
Roskilde is the main city in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark on the island of Zealand. It is an ancient city, dating from the Viking Age and is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network....
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
), is a Danish pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
.
His debut single "No Promises" was a huge hit in Denmark in the fall of 2005/spring of 2006. The song was covered and released by British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
winner Shayne Ward
Shayne Ward
Shayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...
reaching #2 in the official U.K. charts.
In 2006 he released "Homeless Heart", a cover of the Amanda Stott
Amanda Stott
Amanda Stott is a Canadian pop singer from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.-Biography:Amanda grew up on her family farm but her father was a saxophonist 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...
song, which was the second single from his debut album, Confessional
Confessional (album)
-Charts:...
. The song was used as the opening theme to the Danish reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
program Paradise Hotel
Paradise Hotel
The first season of Paradise Hotel aired on Fox from June 18, 2003 to October 1, 2003 with thirty episodes and was hosted by Amanda Byram. A similar show called Forever Eden was produced the following year...
. Two more singles followed, "Can't Say I'm Sorry
Can't Say I'm Sorry
"Can't Say I'm Sorry" is a song by Danish pop singer Bryan Rice. It was written by Pelle Nylén and Andreas Carlsson, and released as the third single from the singer's debut album, Confessional on October 30, 2006.-Erik Segerstedt version:...
" and "Where Do You Go?". "Can't Say I'm Sorry" was later released by Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt was the runner-up to Markus Fagervall on the third season of Swedish version of Idol 2006.In 2007, he became part of the Swedish band E.M.D...
, runner-up of the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
Idol
Idol (Sweden)
Idol is a Swedish reality-competition talent show airing on TV4. It debuted in August 2004, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on Swedish television...
, and peaked at #1 in Sweden. "Can't Say I'm Sorry" was also released by Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
winner Theo Tams
Theo Tams
Theo Tams is a Canadian singer and the winner of the sixth season of the CTV reality show Canadian Idol. His debut album, Give It All Away, was released on 19 May 2009 by Sony Music Canada.-Early life:...
on his debut album Give It All Away
Give It All Away (Theo Tams album)
Give It All Away is the 2009 debut album by singer Theo Tams, the winner of the sixth season of the reality television competition Canadian Idol.-Background:...
.
His second studio album, Good News
Good News (Bryan Rice album)
-Charts:...
, was released in 2007.
Bryan received his first Gold record for the sale of 20,000 copies in Denmark, and Platinum for more than 13,000 downloads of "No Promises". Furthermore Bryan was nominated Best Danish Male Singer at the 2006 Zulu Awards.
In 2009 Bryan Rice co-wrote the song "Underneath My Skin", with Mads Haugaard, sung by Norwegian
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
singer Christina Undhjem, which participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Denmark participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 held in Moscow on 16 May 2009. Denmark was represented by Brinck with the song "Believe Again"...
.
Having been offered a wildcard as a performer, Bryan Rice once again competed in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Denmark competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, held in Bærum, Norway in May 2010. The Danish broadcaster DR held the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix contest to select the country's entry for the contest, with the 2010 edition being held on 6 February 2010.-Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2010:DR released...
in 2010. His entry was the song "Breathing", which was written by Peter Bjørnskov. The song made it to the final round of voting, finishing 2nd in a field of 10 songs.
On October 25, 2010 Bryan Rice released his third studio album, Another Piece of Me. The album features duets with Danish singer Julie Berthelsen
Julie Berthelsen
Julie Ivalo Broberg Berthelsen is a Greenlandic singer and songwriter. She is known largely for her success on the TV series Popstars. Although she finished in second place, she has become more popular and successful than the first place winner...
and Swedish Emilia
Emilia Rydberg
Emilia Rydberg is a Swedish pop music and soul singer, mostly known for her hit, "Big Big World". Emilia was discovered in 1996 by Lars Anderson, son of ABBA's manager, Stig Anderson....
. It was preceded by the release of the third single, "There for You", on June 28, 2010. This song was such a success that it appeared in The Sims 3 latest add-on called 'Late Night' in Simlish version.
Bryan Rice has also been successful in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
In 2011 Bryan signed a deal for a release in Holland and for Belgium and Luxembourg. The first single for Holland will be 'Second Last Chance'and in Belgium it will be Curtain Call.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| DEN | ||
| 2006 | Confessional Confessional (album) -Charts:... |
4 |
| 2007 | Good News Good News (Bryan Rice album) -Charts:... |
36 |
| 2010 | Another Piece of Me | — |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "No Promises" | Confessional |
| 2006 | "Homeless Heart" | |
| "Can't Say I'm Sorry Can't Say I'm Sorry "Can't Say I'm Sorry" is a song by Danish pop singer Bryan Rice. It was written by Pelle Nylén and Andreas Carlsson, and released as the third single from the singer's debut album, Confessional on October 30, 2006.-Erik Segerstedt version:... " |
||
| "Where Do You Go" | ||
| 2007 | "I Lied" | Good News |
| "Good News" | ||
| "Sleeping Satellite" | ||
| 2008 | "Here I Am" | |
| 2009 | "Second Last Chance" First single to be released in Holland | Another Piece of Me |
| 2010 | "Breathing" | |
| "There for You" | ||
| "Curtain Call" (featuring Julie Julie Berthelsen Julie Ivalo Broberg Berthelsen is a Greenlandic singer and songwriter. She is known largely for her success on the TV series Popstars. Although she finished in second place, she has become more popular and successful than the first place winner... ) also released in Belgium and Luxembourg |