Donny Parenteau
| Donny Parenteau | |
|---|---|
| Born | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
| Genres | Country, Western swing[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, electric mandolin, double neck guitar and mandocaster[1] |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Independent, 306 Records/EMI |
| Associated acts | Neal McCoy, Brad Johner |
| Website | DonnyParenteau.com |
Donny Parenteau (Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) is singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best for known his solo career and his work as fiddle player, guitarist, and mandolin player for country music singer Neal McCoy. In February 2011, Parenteau signed with the record label 306 Records/EMI to help distribute his albums.[2]
Early life
At 14, Parenteau took up the fiddle. After mastering the fiddle, he picked up other instruments like the guitar (both acoustic and electric) and the mandolin (both acoustic and electric). Parenteau cites some of his influences as Bryan Sklar,[1] Freddie Pelltier,[1] and George Pistun[1]
Career
After picking up the violin at a young age, by 19 he was playing professionally.[1] In 1991, Parenteau was playing in Edmonton, Alberta and was invited to a show by Neal McCoy who was also playing in Edmonton.[1] Upon talking with McCoy, Parenteau discovered they had similar taste in music.[1] McCoy was looking for a fiddle player, but didn't have the money to hire one. Parenteau wanted the chance to audition and would not let up until he got the chance to audition. Parenteau listened to the group jamming and had a grasp of what they were playing. It was that song he would use as the audition piece.[1] During his time touring with McCoy, Parenteau got to open for such artists as Merle Haggard,[1] Tim McGraw,[1] Faith Hill,[1] Buck Owens,[1] George Jones,[1] Charlie Pride,[1] Loretta Lynn,[1] Charlie Daniels,[1] Hank Williams, Jr.,[1] Reba McEntire,[1] Garth Brooks,[1] and Shania Twain.[1] Parenteau also graced the Grand Ole Opry stage.[1] Parenteau was the only member of the live band that was also on the recordings.[1] After performing with Neal McCoy for 12 years and playing 250–300 shows a year, Parenteau returned to Prince Albert to embark on a solo career.[1]
Charity work
Parenteau has done a number of humanitarian and charity work. Evidence of that was winning the 2001 SCMA International Humanitarian Award. Parenteau has also made appearances on Telemiracle starting on the 32nd edition of the telethon. Parenteau co-wrote the new Telemiracle opening theme song with Brad Johner entitled You are the Miracle.
Discography
Studio albums
What it Takes
- Release date: 9 October 2006
- Label Icon Records
- Format: CD, Digital download
- "Country Calling Me"
- "Old Man Thibodeaux" featuring Joel Sonnier
- "Postmarked Heaven"
- "Father Time"
- "Backyard Swing"
- "Someone More Lonesome"
- "What it Takes"
- "Cold Virginia Rain"
- "Belly Up"
- "What She Left Me For"
- "Dancing Fool"
- Funky Two Step"
To Whom it May Concern
- Release date: 11 January 2011
- Label: Phantom
- Format: CD, Digital download
- "Bustin Out"
- "Holding on to Your Dreams"
- "My Girl"
- "Mama Taught Me to Love"
- "Close to You"
- "Fiddleback"
- "Turn it Up"
- "My Dirt"
- "Chance Are"
- "To Whom it May Concern"
- "Play On"
Singles
- "Belly Up"
- "Father Time"
- "Postmarked Heaven"
- "I Love Christmas"
- "Turn it Up"
- "My Girl"
- "Watching Over Me"
- "My Dirt"
- "To Whom it May Concern"
- "Can't Afford to Love You"
- "Sun Shower"
- "Honey It's Broke"
Music videos
- "Belly Up"
- "My Girl"
- "To Whom it May Concern"
Awards and nominations
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| Awards won | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | 69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parenteau has been nominated for a multitude of awards all across Canada picking up a number of them along the way. In 2008, Parenteau was nominated for his countries highest honour by being nominated for a Juno Award.
| Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[3] | International Humanitarian | Won |
| 2003 | Himself/Fiddle | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[4] | All-Star Band | Won |
| 2004 | Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[5] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won |
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| 2005 | "The Great Unknown" | Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards[6] | Best Producer/Engineer | Nominated |
| Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[7] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | |
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| 2006 | Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[8] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won |
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| 2007 | "What it Takes" | Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards[9] | Best Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "What it Takes" | Best Country Album | Nominated | ||
| "What It Takes" | Best Producer/Engineer | Won[10] | ||
| "Father Time" | Best Song Single | Won[11] | ||
| "Father Time" | Best Songwriter | Nominated | ||
| "Postmarked Heaven" | Best Songwriter | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Canadian Country Music Awards[12] | Chevy Truck Rising Star | Nominated | |
| "What it Takes" | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[13] | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| Himself/Specialty | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| Donny Parenteau Band | Back Up Band | Won | ||
| Himself | Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Record Producer | Won | ||
| "Country Calling Me" | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Country Calling Me" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "What it Takes" | Western Canadian Music Awards[14] | Outstanding Aboriginal Recording | Nominated | |
| "What it Takes" | Outstanding Country Recording | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | ||||
| "What it Takes" | Juno Awards[15] | Aboriginal Recording of the Year | Nominated | |
| Himself/Fiddle | Canadian Country Music Awards[16] | All-Star Band | Nominated | |
| Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[17] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | |
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| Donny Parenteau Band | Back Up Band | Won | ||
| Himself | Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Won | ||
| Himself | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | ||
| Himself | Record Producer | Nominated | ||
| "Father Time" | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Postmarked Heaven" | Single of the Year | Won | ||
| "Father Time" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Postmarked Heaven" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| 2009 | Himself/Fiddle | Canadian Country Music Awards[18] | All-Star Band | Nominated |
| Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[19] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 2010 | Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[20] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Himself | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards[21] | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won |
| Himself/Fiddle | All-Star Band | Nominated | ||
| Himself/Specialty | All-Star Band | Won | ||
| Himself | Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Manager | Nominated | ||
| "My Girl" | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "My Girl" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "My Girl" | Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Aboriginal People's Choice Awards[22] | Aboriginal Male Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |
| "To Whom it May Concern" | Best Country CD | Nominated | ||
| Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards[23] | Best Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Country Album | Won | |||
| Best Producer/Engineer (with Harry Stinson) | Won | |||
| Best Song Single | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Video | Won | |||
| Himself | Best Songwriter | Won | ||
| Best Male Artist | Won | |||
| 2012 | "To Whom it May Concern" | Juno Awards | Aboriginal Recording of the Year | Nominated |
References
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|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Donny Parenteau signs with "360 Records/EMI". CashBoxCanada.ca. 18 February 2011. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2001 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2003 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2004 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Music Awards- 2005 Category Finalists". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2005 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2006 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Finalists". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Best Producer/Engineer". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Best Song Single". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Canadian Country Music Awards Nominees Released". NationTalk.ca. 1 August 2007. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2007 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2007 Awards Winners". Western Canadian Music Alliance, Inc. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Artist Summary – Donny Parenteau". Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2008 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2008 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2009 CCMA Awards Nominees Listing" (Press release). Canadian Country Music Association. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2009 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2010 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 03-05-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2011 S.C.M.A. Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved 10-12-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Nominees Announced For 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards". Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 11-18-11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Winners". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved 02-29-12. Check date values in:
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