Shane Yellowbird
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Shane Yellowbird is a Cree
-Canadian country music
singer/songwriter from Hobbema, Alberta
. In 2007, Yellowbird was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, Chevy Trucks
Rising Star of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards
, and had one of the 10 most played country music songs of the year in Canada.
, in 2006. The album includes the singles "Beautiful Concept," "They're All About You," "Pickup Truck" and "I Remember the Music." In November 2006, Yellowbird won three awards at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards ceremony, including Best New Artist, Single of the Year ("Beautiful Concept") and Best Video ("Beautiful Concept"). Yellowbird opened for Emerson Drive
on their cross-Canada tour, and was chosen to represent his native Canada by performing at the Fourth Annual Global Artist Party at the CMA Music Festival
in June 2007. Yellowbird was named the Chevy Trucks
Rising Star of the Year at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards
.
"Pickup Truck," Yellowbird's third single, also became his first Top 5 song on the Canadian Country Singles chart in the summer of 2007. The song also peaked at #64 on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100
, while the video topped the CMT Chevy Top 20 in July. It was one of the 10 most played country music songs of the year in Canada. Yellowbird opened the 2007 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, starring with Lorne Cardinal
and Gabrielle Miller
of Corner Gas
. Later that evening, he was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year. He also won awards for Best Country CD (Life Is Calling My Name) and Best Music Video ("Pickup Truck"). He also won three trophies at the 2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, including Best Male Artist, Best Country Album and Best Album of the Year (Life Is Calling My Name). Yellowbird was also nomiated for the 2008 Juno Award
for Country Recording of the Year, for Life Is Calling My Name.
Shane's second album, It's About Time
was released on November 17, 2009, featuring the single, "Bare Feet on the Blacktop"
Cree
The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although...
-Canadian country music
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/songwriter from Hobbema, Alberta
Hobbema, Alberta
Hobbema is an unincorporated community in central Alberta, Canada, a portion of which is designated a hamlet within Ponoka County. It is located near the intersection of Highway 2A and Highway 611, approximately south of the City of Edmonton....
. In 2007, Yellowbird was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, Chevy Trucks
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
Rising Star of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards
Canadian Country Music Association
The Canadian Country Music Association was founded in 1976 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian country music industry. The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987.-Awards:The CCMA held the first Canadian...
, and had one of the 10 most played country music songs of the year in Canada.
Career
Shane Yellowbird released his debut album, Life Is Calling My NameLife Is Calling My Name
Life Is Calling My Name is the first studio album by Canadian country music artist Shane Yellowbird. The album was released by 306 Records on October 24, 2006.-Track listing:# "They're All About You" - 3:25...
, in 2006. The album includes the singles "Beautiful Concept," "They're All About You," "Pickup Truck" and "I Remember the Music." In November 2006, Yellowbird won three awards at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards ceremony, including Best New Artist, Single of the Year ("Beautiful Concept") and Best Video ("Beautiful Concept"). Yellowbird opened for Emerson Drive
Emerson Drive
Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
on their cross-Canada tour, and was chosen to represent his native Canada by performing at the Fourth Annual Global Artist Party at the CMA Music Festival
CMA Music Festival
The CMA Music Festival is a four-day music festival centered around country music hosted each June by the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tennessee...
in June 2007. Yellowbird was named the Chevy Trucks
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
Rising Star of the Year at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards
Canadian Country Music Association
The Canadian Country Music Association was founded in 1976 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian country music industry. The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987.-Awards:The CCMA held the first Canadian...
.
"Pickup Truck," Yellowbird's third single, also became his first Top 5 song on the Canadian Country Singles chart in the summer of 2007. The song also peaked at #64 on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
, while the video topped the CMT Chevy Top 20 in July. It was one of the 10 most played country music songs of the year in Canada. Yellowbird opened the 2007 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, starring with Lorne Cardinal
Lorne Cardinal
Lorne Cardinal is a stage, television and film actor, best known for portraying character Davis Quinton on the Canadian television series Corner Gas.-Personal life:...
and Gabrielle Miller
Gabrielle Miller
-Career:She was a cast member of the Canadian television series Corner Gas, for which she won a shared Gemini Awards for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in 2007 and two Leo Awards for Best Performance or Host in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series .She is also...
of Corner Gas
Corner Gas
Corner 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....
. Later that evening, he was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year. He also won awards for Best Country CD (Life Is Calling My Name) and Best Music Video ("Pickup Truck"). He also won three trophies at the 2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, including Best Male Artist, Best Country Album and Best Album of the Year (Life Is Calling My Name). Yellowbird was also nomiated for the 2008 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 Country Recording of the Year, for Life Is Calling My Name.
Shane's second album, It's About Time
It's About Time (Shane Yellowbird album)
It's About Time is the second studio album by Canadian country music artist Shane Yellowbird. The album was released by On Ramp Records on November 17, 2009.-Track listing:#"Bare Feet on the Blacktop" – 3:02#"Watching You Walk Away" – 3:41...
was released on November 17, 2009, featuring the single, "Bare Feet on the Blacktop"
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Life Is Calling My Name Life Is Calling My Name Life Is Calling My Name is the first studio album by Canadian country music artist Shane Yellowbird. The album was released by 306 Records on October 24, 2006.-Track listing:# "They're All About You" - 3:25... |
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| It's About Time It's About Time (Shane Yellowbird album) It's About Time is the second studio album by Canadian country music artist Shane Yellowbird. The album was released by On Ramp Records on November 17, 2009.-Track listing:#"Bare Feet on the Blacktop" – 3:02#"Watching You Walk Away" – 3:41... |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
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| 2005 | "Beautiful Concept" | — | Life Is Calling My Name |
| 2006 | "They're All About You" | — | |
| 2007 | "Pickup Truck" | 64 | |
| "I Remember the Music" | 85 | ||
| 2008 | "Drive Me Home" | — | |
| "Life Is Calling My Name" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Bare Feet on the Blacktop" | 99 | It's About Time |
| 2010 | "Watching You Walk Away" | — | |
| "I Get That a Lot These Days" | — | ||
| 2011 | "I Can Help You with That" | — | |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Diretor |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Beautiful Concept" | Antonio Hrynchuk |
| 2006 | "They're All About You" | |
| 2007 | "Pickup Truck" | Stephano Barberis Stephano Barberis Stephano Barberis is a Canadian music video director, known for his work directing music videos... |
| "I Remember the Music" | Antonio Hrynchuk | |
| 2008 | "Life Is Calling My Name" | |
| 2009 | "Bare Feet on the Blacktop" | Antonio Hrynchuk |
| 2010 | "Watching You Walk Away" | |
| 2011 | "I Can Help You with That" | |