Chris Burke-Gaffney

Christopher James "Chris" Burke-Gaffney is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist manager. Burke-Gaffney also oversees the day-to-day operation of CBG Artist Development.

History

Burke-Gaffney started his career as singer/bassist for The Pumps (Polygram). He signed his first record deal as a teenager and toured the country with acts like Triumph, Guns N' Roses, and AC/DC. In his twenties, he wrote his first top-ten single, "Miracle", for Orphan. The song continues to receive heavy airplay on Canadian classic rock radio.

Chris formed CBG Artist Development to manage and develop singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. He co-wrote and produced the demos that turned into her Juno Award-winning and triple-platinum Under These Rocks and Stones. He also acted as her manager.

He signed soul/pop duo McMaster & James. Together they wrote and produced their chart-topping self-titled debut record for Sony BMG. Burke-Gaffney won the SOCAN Songwriter Award for the hit "Thank You" in 2000.

Burke-Gaffney developed teenage, funk/soul prodigy Kyle Riabko. Chris produced and co-wrote Riabko's debut album Before I Speak and currently acts as Riabko's manager.

Burke-Gaffney continues to write, produce and develop talent. In 2011 he scored a number 1 Country hit in Australia. He recently developed singer/actress MacKenzie Porter and cowrote her Canadian hit "If You Ask Me To".

Songs written by Burke-Gaffney have been used in numerous movies and television shows including Chicago Hope, Malcolm in the Middle, The Real World, and Providence.

Awards and recognition

Best Aboriginal Recording (Eagle & Hawk, Juno Awards), Album Of The Year and Best Folk Album (Little Hawk Aboriginal Music Award), Manager of The Year (2000, 2001, 2002 - PMA Awards), Manager of The Year (2005 - WCMA Awards)

References

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