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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Hawk Nelson
| image = HawkNelson-WonderJam09.jpg
| caption = Hawk Nelson performing at Wonder Jam (June 2009)
| image_size =
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| Born
| origin = [[Peterborough, Ontario]], [[Canada]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Christian rock]]<br/>[[Pop punk]]<br/>[[Punk rock]]<!--Provide sources before adding Genres-->
| occupation = |
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = [[Tooth & Nail Records]](2004-Present)<br />[[BEC Recordings]] (2008-Present)
| associated_acts = '' [[Thousand Foot Krutch]]
| website = [http://www.hawknelson.com/ www.hawknelson.com]
| current_members = [[Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson)|Jason Dunn]]<br />[[Jonathan Steingard]]<br />Daniel Biro<br />[[Justin Benner]]
| past_members = [[Davin Clark]]<br />[[Matt "Matty" Paige]]<br />[[Aaron "Skwid" Tosti]]
| notable_instruments =
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'''Hawk Nelson''' is a [[Christian rock]] band from [[Peterborough, Ontario]]. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by [[CCM Magazine]] in their February 2006 ''Reader's Choice Awards''. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a #1 spot on VH1's top 20 video countdown with "The One Thing I Have Left" music video.

==Biography==
Prior to the formation of Hawk Nelson, Dunn, Clark, and Paige had formed the [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]]-based group called ''SWISH''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/hawk+nelson/biography.html |title=Hawk Nelson &#124; Biography |publisher=Lyricsfreak.com |date=2008-04-01 |accessdate=2011-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/hawknelson.asp |title=Hawk Nelson Discography, Hawk Nelson Artist Database |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date= |accessdate=2011-03-03}}</ref> (they also used the name ''Reason Being'' briefly), while Biro sang lead vocals in a four-piece group called the ''Cheese Monkeys from Planet Nine'' from [[Barrie, Ontario]].

After the band formed, they played and toured independently in Ontario, Canada, before being signed with [[Tooth & Nail Records]], largely on the recommendation of [[Trevor McNevan]], the lead singer of fellow Tooth & Nail band [[Thousand Foot Krutch]] and [[FM Static]]. McNevan, also from [[Peterborough, Ontario]], is credited with discovering the band. In July 2004, Hawk Nelson released their major label debut ''[[Letters to the President]]''. It was produced by [[Aaron Sprinkle]] and McNevan, who also co-wrote the album's fourteen songs. He has also appeared on some of the band's songs, as well as in their video for the song "California".

The band has achieved some success in the mainstream as well. They portrayed [[The Who]] on an episode of the [[NBC]] drama ''[[American Dreams]]'',<ref>[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/August04 News at [[Jesus Freak Hideout]]]. Retrieved 2009-11-27.</ref> and they recorded a song named "Bring 'Em Out" for the 2005 motion picture ''[[Yours, Mine and Ours (2005 film)|Yours, Mine and Ours]]'' featuring [[Drake Bell]]. This song and another hit song "The Show" were both used on [[Sunday Night Football]] commercials. "Things We Go Through" from ''Letters to the President'' was also featured in ''Yours, Mine and Ours''.

In October 2005, the band re-released ''Letters to the President'', with new material including their cover of [[The Who]]'s "My Generation", three acoustic versions of some of their hits, and a limited edition cover. Hawk Nelson plays the party band for the film ''[[Yours, Mine and Ours (2005 film)|Yours, Mine and Ours]]'' (2005). Their songs "The Show" and "Something on my Mind" were featured in the game [[Thrillville]] in 2006.

Hawk Nelson released a "Double Take" which includes selections from ''Letters to the President'' and ''Smile It's the End of the World'' in March 2007 and ''Holiday Trio EP'' in 2007.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}

[[File:HawkNelson-DanielBiro.jpg|thumb|right|Bassist Daniel Biro]]

The band released their second studio album, ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]'', on April 4, 2006. The album was also co-written by Trevor McNevan of [[Thousand Foot Krutch]]. The album won a GMA Canada [[Covenant Awards|Covenant Award]] for "Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year" in 2006.<ref name="GMACanada">{{cite web|url = http://www.gmacanada.ca/go/site/awards/C91/|title = GMA Canada - 28th Annual Covenant Award Winners}}</ref> The album's first single, "Everything You Ever Wanted", went on to hit #1 for 9 weeks on the ''[[R&R (magazine)|R&R]]'' Christian CHR chart, and was the fourth most-played song of 2006.<ref name="R&R">{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/06/Christian_CHR_songs.asp|title=R&R – Top Christian CHR Songs|publisher=[[R&R (magazine)|R&R]]|accessdate=2008-07-17}}</ref> The band spent the summer of 2006 touring the major Christian music festivals, and also took part in [[Jeremy Camp]]'s ''Beyond Measure'' tour. Hawk Nelson released a three-track [[Christmas]] [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''[[Gloria EP|Gloria]]'' on November 21, 2006, and in winter of that year they toured with [[TobyMac]]'s [[Winter Wonder Slam]] tour along with [[The Afters]], [[Family Force 5]], and [[Ayiesha Woods]].

Bulletproof Records and producer Ralph Sall have assembled the compilation ''Charlotte's Web: Music Inspired By The Motion Picture'' featuring music by Christian artists including Hawk Nelson, [[Amy Grant]], and [[Billy Ray Cyrus]], which was released December 12, 2006. In addition, [[Bob Carlisle]], [[Leigh Nash]] ([[Sixpence None The Richer]]), and [[The Send]] have all contributed exclusive tracks.

Hawk Nelson performed in 2006 on the Fringe Stage at [[Creation Festival]] Northwest, then again on the main stage at Creation in 2007. They performed sometime between July 25–28, 2007, at [[Creation Festival]] Northwest on the Main Stage, and they played again on the Fringe Stage at [[Creation Festival]] Northeast sometime between June 27–30, 2007. In 2007, (and again in 2009), Hawk Nelson performed at Winter Jam with a variety of other [[Christian]] bands, which were [[Newsong]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Sanctus Real]], and [[Britt Nicole]]. Hawk Nelson also toured with [[MxPx]], [[Run Kid Run]], [[Project 86]], [[The Fold]], and [[The Classic Crime]] on the Tooth and Nail Tour ([http://www.killerbandphotos.com/hawk_nelson_punk_pop/index.html Green Tee Show Photos].

In 2007, Aaron Tosti left the band to pursue other musical ventures and was replaced by Justin Benner. Justin had previously toured with Hawk Nelson before with The Send.

Hawk Nelson's third full album, ''[[Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]]'' was released on April 1, 2008, and featured songs co-written by Trevor McNevan of [[Thousand Foot Krutch]], [[Raine Maida]] of [[Our Lady Peace]] and [[Richard Marx]].

In 2008, the band also contributed a cover of "[[Don't You (Forget About Me)]]", originally by [[Simple Minds]], off the ''Don't You Forget About Me: The Covers'' EP. The song was also featured in back-to-school commercials for [[J.C. Penney]].

In January, 2008 The band headlined their own tour, that they called the Green T Tour, which also featured [[Capital Lights]] and [[Run Kid Run]] ([http://www.killerbandphotos.com/hawk_nelson_punk_pop/index.html Green Tee Stage Show Photos]).In the summer of 2008, Hawk Nelson played their second annual Faith Nights Baseball Tour.

Hawk Nelson was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award in the category for Best Recording Package, for their 2008 album ''Hawk Nelson Is My Friend''.

On July 21, 2009 Hawk Nelson released their second single from their fourth album ''[[Live Life Loud]]'' called "The Meaning Of Life", and on August 8, the song "Alive" began to be played on Christian Radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianrock.net/whatsnew.asp |title=What's New |publisher=Christianrock.net |date= |accessdate=2011-03-03}}</ref> They released their fourth album, ''Live Life Loud'' on September 22, 2009. The title song "Live Life Loud" was made available in the Rock Band store during the first week of April 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockband.com/zine/skillet-superchick-dlc |title=There Can Be Only One: A Week of Rock Band Singles // Blog // Rock Band® |publisher=Rockband.com |date=2010-04-02 |accessdate=2011-03-03}}</ref> The song "Live Life Loud" was featured in the trailer for the movie, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules".

On October 18, 2010, they released the tracklisting and release date of their fifth studio album, [[Crazy Love (Hawk Nelson album)|Crazy Love]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.becrecordings.com/releases/787/Crazy_Love/track_list/ |title=Hawk Nelson &#124; Crazy Love |publisher=BEC Recordings |date= |accessdate=2011-03-03}}</ref> which was released in stores February 8, 2011.

Jason Dunn plans soon to release a solo album under the band name "Lights Go Down", album titled ''Abandon Progress''. The album is to be released the summer of 2012.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}} Hawk Nelson will release another Christmas EP November 1, 2011.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}

==Members==
===Current members===
* [[Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson)|Jason Dunn]] – [[Singer|lead vocals]] (2002–present)
* Daniel Biro – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2002–present)
* [[Jonathan Steingard]] – [[guitar]], [[backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2004–present)
* Justin Benner – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2008–present)

===Past members===
* Dave 'Davin' Clark – [[guitar]] (2002–2004)
* Matt 'Matty' Paige – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2002–2005)
* Aaron 'Skwid' Tosti – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2005–2007)

==Discography==

{{main|Hawk Nelson Discography}}

===Albums===
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*2004: ''[[Letters to the President]]''
*2006: ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]''
*2008: ''[[Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]]''
*2009: ''[[Live Life Loud]]''
*2011: ''[[Crazy Love (Hawk Nelson album)|Crazy Love]]''

==Awards==
;[[GMA Canada]] [[Covenant Awards]]
* 2006 Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]''<ref name="GMACanada"/><ref>Hawk Nelson also received 2006 GMAC nominations for Group of the Year, and Album of the Year: ''Smile, It's the End of the World''. [http://www.gmacanada.ca/go/site/awards/C78/ GMAC 2006 Covenant Award Nominees]. Retrieved 2008-11-11.</ref>
* 2007 two nominations: Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "The One Thing I Have Left", and Recorded Song of the Year: "Everything You Ever Wanted"
* 2008 two nominations: Group of the Year, and Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: ''[[Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]]''
* 2009 Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Live Life Loud"<ref>Hawk Nelson also received a 2009 GMAC nomination for Group of the Year. [http://www.gmacanada.ca/go/site/news/2009/08/ GMAC 2009 Covenant Award Nominees]. Retrieved 2009-11-28.</ref>
* 2010 Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: ''Live Life Loud!''
* 2010 Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Never Enough"

;[[GMA Music Awards|GMA Dove Awards]]
* [[38th GMA Dove Awards|2007 nominee]], Recorded Music Packaging: ''Smile, It's the End of the World''
* [[40th GMA Dove Awards|2009 nominee]], Recorded Music Packaging: ''Hawk Nelson Is My Friend''
* [[41st GMA Dove Awards|2010 nominee]], Recorded Music Packaging: ''Live Life Loud''

;Golden Ear Music Awards (''Ignite Your Faith'' Magazine)
* 2006 two wins: Best Band, and Best Male Vocalist: [[Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson)|Jason Dunn]]<ref>Hawk Nelson placed third in Best Song of the Year: "[[Letters to the President (song)|Letters to the President]]" [http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2006/002/19.38.html The Second Annual Golden Ear Music Awards, Christianity Today (2006)]. Retrieved 2009-11-28.</ref>

;[[Grammy Award]]s
* 2009 nominee, Best Recording Package: ''[[Hawk Nelson Is My Friend]]''

;[[Juno Awards]]
* [[Juno Awards of 2007|2007 nominee]], Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: ''[[Smile, It's the End of the World]]''

;VH1
*2006, #1 spot on VH1's top 20 video countdown with "The One Thing I Have Left" music video.

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.hawknelson.com/ Hawk Nelson's Official Website]
* [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=187965345 Hawk Nelson's Podcast] on [[iTunes]]
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JLA4LM Hawkololgy: Hawk Nelson: Music]
* [http://www.becrecordings.com/releases/764/Hawkology/ BEC Recordings | Hawk Nelson | Hawkology]
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Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson performing at Wonder Jam (June 2009)
Hawk Nelson performing at Wonder Jam (June 2009)
Background information
OriginPeterborough, Ontario, Canada
GenresChristian rock
Pop punk
Punk rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsTooth & Nail Records(2004-Present)
BEC Recordings (2008-Present)
MembersJason Dunn
Jonathan Steingard
Daniel Biro
Justin Benner
Past membersDavin Clark
Matt "Matty" Paige
Aaron "Skwid" Tosti
Websitewww.hawknelson.com

Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a #1 spot on VH1's top 20 video countdown with "The One Thing I Have Left" music video.

Biography

Prior to the formation of Hawk Nelson, Dunn, Clark, and Paige had formed the Peterborough-based group called SWISH[1][2] (they also used the name Reason Being briefly), while Biro sang lead vocals in a four-piece group called the Cheese Monkeys from Planet Nine from Barrie, Ontario.

After the band formed, they played and toured independently in Ontario, Canada, before being signed with Tooth & Nail Records, largely on the recommendation of Trevor McNevan, the lead singer of fellow Tooth & Nail band Thousand Foot Krutch and FM Static. McNevan, also from Peterborough, Ontario, is credited with discovering the band. In July 2004, Hawk Nelson released their major label debut Letters to the President. It was produced by Aaron Sprinkle and McNevan, who also co-wrote the album's fourteen songs. He has also appeared on some of the band's songs, as well as in their video for the song "California".

The band has achieved some success in the mainstream as well. They portrayed The Who on an episode of the NBC drama American Dreams,[3] and they recorded a song named "Bring 'Em Out" for the 2005 motion picture Yours, Mine and Ours featuring Drake Bell. This song and another hit song "The Show" were both used on Sunday Night Football commercials. "Things We Go Through" from Letters to the President was also featured in Yours, Mine and Ours.

In October 2005, the band re-released Letters to the President, with new material including their cover of The Who's "My Generation", three acoustic versions of some of their hits, and a limited edition cover. Hawk Nelson plays the party band for the film Yours, Mine and Ours (2005). Their songs "The Show" and "Something on my Mind" were featured in the game Thrillville in 2006.

Hawk Nelson released a "Double Take" which includes selections from Letters to the President and Smile It's the End of the World in March 2007 and Holiday Trio EP in 2007.[citation needed]

Bassist Daniel Biro

The band released their second studio album, Smile, It's the End of the World, on April 4, 2006. The album was also co-written by Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch. The album won a GMA Canada Covenant Award for "Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year" in 2006.[4] The album's first single, "Everything You Ever Wanted", went on to hit #1 for 9 weeks on the R&R Christian CHR chart, and was the fourth most-played song of 2006.[5] The band spent the summer of 2006 touring the major Christian music festivals, and also took part in Jeremy Camp's Beyond Measure tour. Hawk Nelson released a three-track Christmas EP titled Gloria on November 21, 2006, and in winter of that year they toured with TobyMac's Winter Wonder Slam tour along with The Afters, Family Force 5, and Ayiesha Woods.

Bulletproof Records and producer Ralph Sall have assembled the compilation Charlotte's Web: Music Inspired By The Motion Picture featuring music by Christian artists including Hawk Nelson, Amy Grant, and Billy Ray Cyrus, which was released December 12, 2006. In addition, Bob Carlisle, Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer), and The Send have all contributed exclusive tracks.

Hawk Nelson performed in 2006 on the Fringe Stage at Creation Festival Northwest, then again on the main stage at Creation in 2007. They performed sometime between July 25–28, 2007, at Creation Festival Northwest on the Main Stage, and they played again on the Fringe Stage at Creation Festival Northeast sometime between June 27–30, 2007. In 2007, (and again in 2009), Hawk Nelson performed at Winter Jam with a variety of other Christian bands, which were Newsong, Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sanctus Real, and Britt Nicole. Hawk Nelson also toured with MxPx, Run Kid Run, Project 86, The Fold, and The Classic Crime on the Tooth and Nail Tour (Green Tee Show Photos.

In 2007, Aaron Tosti left the band to pursue other musical ventures and was replaced by Justin Benner. Justin had previously toured with Hawk Nelson before with The Send.

Hawk Nelson's third full album, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend was released on April 1, 2008, and featured songs co-written by Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace and Richard Marx.

In 2008, the band also contributed a cover of "Don't You (Forget About Me)", originally by Simple Minds, off the Don't You Forget About Me: The Covers EP. The song was also featured in back-to-school commercials for J.C. Penney.

In January, 2008 The band headlined their own tour, that they called the Green T Tour, which also featured Capital Lights and Run Kid Run (Green Tee Stage Show Photos).In the summer of 2008, Hawk Nelson played their second annual Faith Nights Baseball Tour.

Hawk Nelson was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award in the category for Best Recording Package, for their 2008 album Hawk Nelson Is My Friend.

On July 21, 2009 Hawk Nelson released their second single from their fourth album Live Life Loud called "The Meaning Of Life", and on August 8, the song "Alive" began to be played on Christian Radio.[6] They released their fourth album, Live Life Loud on September 22, 2009. The title song "Live Life Loud" was made available in the Rock Band store during the first week of April 2010.[7] The song "Live Life Loud" was featured in the trailer for the movie, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules".

On October 18, 2010, they released the tracklisting and release date of their fifth studio album, Crazy Love.[8] which was released in stores February 8, 2011.

Jason Dunn plans soon to release a solo album under the band name "Lights Go Down", album titled Abandon Progress. The album is to be released the summer of 2012.[citation needed] Hawk Nelson will release another Christmas EP November 1, 2011.[citation needed]

Members

Current members

Past members

  • Dave 'Davin' Clark – guitar (2002–2004)
  • Matt 'Matty' Paige – drums (2002–2005)
  • Aaron 'Skwid' Tosti – drums (2005–2007)

Discography

Main article: Hawk Nelson Discography

Albums

Awards

GMA Canada Covenant Awards
  • 2006 Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Smile, It's the End of the World[4][9]
  • 2007 two nominations: Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "The One Thing I Have Left", and Recorded Song of the Year: "Everything You Ever Wanted"
  • 2008 two nominations: Group of the Year, and Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Hawk Nelson Is My Friend
  • 2009 Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Live Life Loud"[10]
  • 2010 Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Live Life Loud!
  • 2010 Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Never Enough"
GMA Dove Awards
  • 2007 nominee, Recorded Music Packaging: Smile, It's the End of the World
  • 2009 nominee, Recorded Music Packaging: Hawk Nelson Is My Friend
  • 2010 nominee, Recorded Music Packaging: Live Life Loud
Golden Ear Music Awards (Ignite Your Faith Magazine)
Grammy Awards
Juno Awards
VH1
  • 2006, #1 spot on VH1's top 20 video countdown with "The One Thing I Have Left" music video.

References

  1. ^ "Hawk Nelson | Biography". Lyricsfreak.com. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  2. ^ "Hawk Nelson Discography, Hawk Nelson Artist Database". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  3. ^ News at Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  4. ^ a b "GMA Canada - 28th Annual Covenant Award Winners".
  5. ^ "R&R – Top Christian CHR Songs". R&R. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
  6. ^ "What's New". Christianrock.net. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  7. ^ "There Can Be Only One: A Week of Rock Band Singles // Blog // Rock Band®". Rockband.com. 2010-04-02. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  8. ^ "Hawk Nelson | Crazy Love". BEC Recordings. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  9. ^ Hawk Nelson also received 2006 GMAC nominations for Group of the Year, and Album of the Year: Smile, It's the End of the World. GMAC 2006 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  10. ^ Hawk Nelson also received a 2009 GMAC nomination for Group of the Year. GMAC 2009 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
  11. ^ Hawk Nelson placed third in Best Song of the Year: "Letters to the President" The Second Annual Golden Ear Music Awards, Christianity Today (2006). Retrieved 2009-11-28.
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