Jann Arden
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Jann Arden is a Canadian singer-songwriter
.
in Springbank, Alberta
and attended Springbank Community High School
. Her breakthrough came with her critically acclaimed 1993 debut album Time for Mercy
and her first single "I Would Die For You". Her success grew with 1994's Living Under June
, which featured her biggest hit to date outside of Canada, "Insensitive
", which was released as a single from the soundtrack to the Christian Slater
film Bed of Roses (number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
). Another single from that same album, "Could I Be Your Girl
", has also had significant, and consistent airplay on Canadian adult contemporary radio since its release, and featured a dance remix
version which circulated on pop radio at the time.
Subsequent albums include 1997's Happy?
, 2000's Blood Red Cherry
, and 2003's Love Is the Only Soldier
. She also released a greatest hits album, Greatest Hurts
, in 2001, and a live album, Jann Arden Live with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
(2002). In 2005, she released her eighth album (her sixth album of new material) titled simply Jann Arden
.
In 1998, respondents to Chart
magazine's year-end reader's poll named Arden the Canadian celebrity most deserving of her own talk show. As part of her public honesty about her family life, she has revealed that one of her brothers is serving a life sentence in prison, and that her song "Hangin' by a Thread" is dedicated to him. Arden released her ninth album, Uncover Me
, on February 6, 2007. This album was her first comprising cover songs exclusively, except for one original piece, "Counterfeit Heart". This was followed by her Uncover Me Tour across Canada during the spring of 2007.
On the weekend of March 24, 2007, Arden was admitted to intensive care for heart related concerns, diagnosed as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
, a condition commonly associated with acute stress and exhaustion.
She had a 2007 USA summer tour with Michael Bublé
. In 2010, they also carried the Olympic torch.
In September 2009, Arden released her tenth album, Free, and its first single, A Million Miles Away, in June. She is also doing a cross-country Canadian tour, which began in November 2009. She toured with proceeds going to the "Raise-a-Reader Concert Series".
In November 2010, Arden released her first ever live CD and DVD set, entitled Spotlight. Jann's latest autobiography, "Falling Backwards" will be released on November 1, 2011, along with a second album of cover songs, "Uncover Me 2".
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
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Life and career
Arden was born and raised near CalgaryCalgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
in Springbank, Alberta
Springbank, Alberta
Springbank is a rural community in southern Alberta in Rocky View County. It is located immediately west of the City of Calgary, east of Highway 22, south of the Bow River and north of the rural community of Elbow Valley...
and attended Springbank Community High School
Springbank Community High School
Springbank Community High School, is a public senior high school in Springbank, Alberta, Canada. Located on the west side of the city of Calgary, the school provides programming to students in grades nine to twelve from the communities of Bragg Creek, Springbank, Redwood Meadows and parts of...
. Her breakthrough came with her critically acclaimed 1993 debut album Time for Mercy
Time for Mercy
Time for Mercy is the debut album by Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden, released in 1993. The first single was "I Would Die For You", which received national radio and video airplay...
and her first single "I Would Die For You". Her success grew with 1994's Living Under June
Living Under June
Living Under June is the second album by Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden, released in August 1994 . Outside of Canada, the album was released in the spring of 1995....
, which featured her biggest hit to date outside of Canada, "Insensitive
Insensitive (song)
"Insensitive" is the title of a track from the 1994 Jann Arden album Living Under June; an international hit single, "Insensitive" remains the career record for Arden...
", which was released as a single from the soundtrack to the Christian Slater
Christian Slater
Christian Michael Leonard Slater is an American actor. He made his film debut with a small role in The Postman Always Rings Twice before playing a leading role in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean...
film Bed of Roses (number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
). Another single from that same album, "Could I Be Your Girl
Could I Be Your Girl
"Could I Be Your Girl" is a song by Jann Arden, released as a single in 1994, first released on her album Living Under June .The song won the 1995 Juno Award for Single of the Year....
", has also had significant, and consistent airplay on Canadian adult contemporary radio since its release, and featured a dance remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
version which circulated on pop radio at the time.
Subsequent albums include 1997's Happy?
Happy? (Jann Arden)
Happy? is the third album by Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden, released in 1997 .The album's title and cover, which features an image of Arden sucking her thumb, are seemingly at odds with Arden's image as a writer and performer of sad love-gone-wrong songs...
, 2000's Blood Red Cherry
Blood Red Cherry
Blood Red Cherry is an album by Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden, released in 2000 .-Track listing:All songs written by Jann Arden and Russell Broom, except where noted#"Waiting in Canada" – 3:43#"Cherry Popsicle" – 3:37...
, and 2003's Love Is the Only Soldier
Love Is the Only Soldier
Love Is the Only Soldier is an album by Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden, released on September 9, 2003.-Track listing:#"If You Loved Me" – 3:51#"Not Saying Goodbye" – 4:34#"Love Is the Only Soldier" – 3:53...
. She also released a greatest hits album, Greatest Hurts
Greatest Hurts
Greatest Hurts is a 2001 greatest hits album by Jann Arden.In addition to Arden's best-known hits, the album also includes two new songs , two songs that Arden recorded for compilation albums , an...
, in 2001, and a live album, Jann Arden Live with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Jann Arden Live with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Jann Arden Live with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is a 2002 live album by Jann Arden, recorded in conjunction with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.-Tracks:#"Could I Be Your Girl?" #"Waiting in Canada"...
(2002). In 2005, she released her eighth album (her sixth album of new material) titled simply Jann Arden
Jann Arden (album)
Jann Arden is the eighth album from Canadian singer Jann Arden, released in 2005. In addition to 11 new songs, the album features a new version of "I Would Die For You", Arden's first major chart hit in her native Canada, with guest vocals by Sarah McLachlan.The album debuted at number 3 on the...
.
In 1998, respondents to Chart
Chart (magazine)
ChartAttack is a Canadian online music publication. Formerly a monthly print magazine called Chart, which was published from 1991 to 2009, the web version continues operation....
magazine's year-end reader's poll named Arden the Canadian celebrity most deserving of her own talk show. As part of her public honesty about her family life, she has revealed that one of her brothers is serving a life sentence in prison, and that her song "Hangin' by a Thread" is dedicated to him. Arden released her ninth album, Uncover Me
Uncover Me
Uncover Me is the seventh album from Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden, released in 2007. "Counterfeit Heart" is the only track written by Jann Arden . Three additional tracks from these sessions, "Moon River", "What the World Needs Now", and "End of the World", are available from her Myspace...
, on February 6, 2007. This album was her first comprising cover songs exclusively, except for one original piece, "Counterfeit Heart". This was followed by her Uncover Me Tour across Canada during the spring of 2007.
On the weekend of March 24, 2007, Arden was admitted to intensive care for heart related concerns, diagnosed as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, Gebrochenes-Herz-Syndrom, and simply stress cardiomyopathy, is a type of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the...
, a condition commonly associated with acute stress and exhaustion.
She had a 2007 USA summer tour with Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
. In 2010, they also carried the Olympic torch.
In September 2009, Arden released her tenth album, Free, and its first single, A Million Miles Away, in June. She is also doing a cross-country Canadian tour, which began in November 2009. She toured with proceeds going to the "Raise-a-Reader Concert Series".
In November 2010, Arden released her first ever live CD and DVD set, entitled Spotlight. Jann's latest autobiography, "Falling Backwards" will be released on November 1, 2011, along with a second album of cover songs, "Uncover Me 2".
Other projects
- Arden has also written two books of personal reflections and poetry, If I Knew, Don't You Think I'd Tell You, released in 2002 and I'll Tell You One Damn Thing, and That's All I Know in 2004.
- She currently authors a monthly advice column in Elle Canada magazine
- Arden was also the owner of a diner in CalgaryCalgaryCalgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
named The Arden which closed down in April 2005. In 2003 she starred in her own Canadian TV reality show called The Arden Diner, a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of the hectic restaurant. - Beginning in 2009, Arden has hosted a Saturday morning summer replacement show in CBC Radio OneCBC Radio OneCBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
called Being Jann which features popular music recordings and entertainment interviews.
Accolades
- 17 top ten singles from eight albums
- Arden has received a total of 19 Juno AwardJuno AwardThe Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
nominations to date. She has won eight of them, including Songwriter of the Year in 1995 and 2002, and Female Artist of the Year in 1995 and 2001. - She has also won awards at the MuchMusicMuchMusicMuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
Video Awards, the Prairie Music Awards, the Western Canadian Music Awards and at the ARIA (Alberta Recording Industry Association) Awards. - In March 2006, it was announced that she would receive a star on Canada's Walk of FameCanada's Walk of FameCanada's Walk of Fame , located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians...
. - In November 2006, Arden received the National Achievement Award from the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) for having six singles reach the 100,000 airplay mark on Canadian radio. She was awarded the prize at a gala in TorontoTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. - In November 2007, Arden was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and was the winner of the International Achievement Award at the 2007 Western Canadian Music Awards
Notable appearances
- She has made a number of charity appearances, including appearances in Africa for World VisionWorld VisionWorld Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
, performing at Live 8Live 8Live 8 was a string of benefit concerts that took place on 2 July 2005, in the G8 states and in South Africa. They were timed to precede the G8 Conference and summit held at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland from 6–8 July 2005; they also coincided with the 20th anniversary of Live Aid...
and the MAC Cosmetics Fashion Cares AIDSAIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
benefits. - She appeared in the opening segment of an episode from the sitcom "EllenEllen (TV series)Ellen is a U.S. television sitcom that ran on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, producing 109 episodes.The theme song, "So Called Friend" is by Scottish band Texas...
" starring Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneresEllen Lee DeGeneres is an American stand-up comedienne, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season....
, originally aired on January 8, 1997. - She also appeared in the 2005 Corner GasCorner GasCorner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada; it formerly aired on WGN America in the United States....
episode "Fun Run" and often makes guest appearances on the Rick Mercer ReportRick Mercer ReportRick Mercer Report is a Canadian television comedy series which airs on CBC Television...
. - She has taken part in performances of The Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina MonologuesThe Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler which ran at the Off Broadway Westside Theatre after a limited run at AFRICA in 1996. Ensler originally starred in the production which was produced by David Stone, Nina Essman, Dan Markley, The Araca Group, Willa Shalit, Mike Skipper...
across Canada. - She toured with Michael BubléMichael BubléMichael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
on the U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an legs of his 2005 tour, and again toured with him on his 2007 U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
tour. - She sang "O CanadaO CanadaIt has been noted that the opening theme of "O Canada" bears a strong resemblance to the "Marsch der Priester" , from the opera Die Zauberflöte , composed in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and that Lavallée's melody was inspired by Mozart's tune...
" at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game2006 NBA All-Star GameThe 2006 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Rockets. The game was the 55th annual All-Star game...
. - At the 2006 Juno Awards, to counter host Pamela AndersonPamela AndersonPamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
's on-stage anti-seal huntingSeal huntingSeal hunting, or sealing, is the personal or commercial hunting of seals. The hunt is currently practiced in five countries: Canada, where most of the world's seal hunting takes place, Namibia, the Danish region of Greenland, Norway and Russia...
rant, Arden generated cheers when she jokingly told the audience that her bra was "made entirely of seal eyelids". - Her song, "Run Like Mad," was the theme song for the fifth and sixth seasons of the popular WB show, "Dawson's CreekDawson's CreekDawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
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