Chad Brownlee
Chad Brownlee | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1984 |
| Origin | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | MDM Recordings |
| Website | Official website |
Chad Brownlee (born July 12, 1984 in Kelowna, British Columbia) is a Canadian country music artist and ice hockey defenceman.
Sports career
| Chad Brownlee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 12, 1984 Kelowna, British Columbia, CAN | ||
| Position | Defenceman | ||
| ECHL team Former teams |
Idaho Steelheads Minnesota State Mavericks | ||
| NHL draft |
190th overall, 2003 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Playing career | 2003–2009 | ||
Brownlee was a draft pick for the Vancouver Canucks in 2003, going in the sixth round No. 190th overall.[1] After four years of playing for the NCAA's Minnesota State Mavericks (located in Mankato, Minn.), Brownlee made his pro debut with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads in 2007.[1]
Music career
Following a series of injuries, he turned his attention to music the following year.[1] His first single, "The Best That I Can (Superhero)", was released in November 2009. Brownlee's self-titled debut album, produced by Mitch Merrett, was released in August 2010.[2] He followed it up with Love Me or Leave Me in 2012. He was nominated for a Juno (Canadian Music Award)for "Country Album of the Year" on February 19, 2013.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Chad Brownlee |
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| Love Me or Leave Me |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [3] | |||
| 2009 | "The Best That I Can (Superhero)" | — | Chad Brownlee |
| 2010 | "Hope" | — | |
| "Hood of My Car" | 96 | ||
| "Day After You" | — | ||
| 2011 | "Carried Away" | — | |
| "Love Me or Leave Me" | — | Love Me or Leave Me | |
| 2012 | "Smoke in the Rain" | 74 | |
| "Listen" | 85 | ||
| 2013 | "Crash"A | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
- ACurrent single.
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Hope" | CMT |
| "Day After You" | Antonio Hrynchuk | |
| 2011 | "Carried Away" | |
| "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" | ||
| 2012 | "Listen" | Carolyne Stossel |
| 2013 | "Crash" |
References
- ^ a b c Kennedy, Ryan. "The Straight Edge: When pro hockey is no longer the dream". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ Chad Brownlee Biography
- ^ "Chad Brownlee Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 11, 2011.