Marcel (singer)
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| Birth name | Marcel Francois Chagnon |
| Born | February 9, 1975 |
| Origin | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Rhythm guitar |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Label(s) | Mercury Nashville Lyric Street |
| Associated acts | Jessica Andrews Josh Gracin |
Marcel (born Marcel Francois Chagnon, February 9, 1975 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has recorded one major label studio album and charted one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. In addition, he co-wrote two singles for country singer Josh Gracin: the Number One single "Nothin' to Lose" and "Favorite State of Mind".
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[edit] Career
Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Marcel was a professional hockey player until signing with Mercury Nashville in 2002. For four years prior to this, while waiting for an opportunity, he sang at clubs, bars, and waited tables for extra money.
In 2003, he released the debut album You, Me and the Windshield. The tracks "Country Rock Stars" and "Tennessee" from this album were released as singles. After this he returned to writing songs for other artists.
Marcel has co-written two of Josh Gracin's singles ("Nothin' to Lose" and "Favorite State of Mind"), as well as a single for Jessica Andrews ("There's More to Me Than You"). Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, and Big & Rich have also recorded his songs.
He will make a guest appearance in the upcoming film, Hannah Montana: The Movie.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | US Country |
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| 2003 | You, Me and the Windshield | 48 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Country | Album |
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| 2002 | "Country Rock Star" | 46 | You, Me and the Windshield |
| 2003 | "Tennessee"A | ||
| 2008 | "I Love This Song"B | TBD |
- AFailed to chart.
- BTo be released June 2.
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