Thomas Wade (singer)

Thomas Wade
Background information
Born (1961-05-09) May 9, 1961
Origin Burford, Ontario, Canada
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1996-present
Labels Peg Music
Shoreline Records
Spin Records

Thomas Wade (born May 9, 1961 in Burford, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian country music artist. He was the lead singer of the group Thomas Wade & Wayward, who released their eponymous debut album in 1996.[2] The album produced seven singles on the Canadian Country Music chart, including the Top 10's "Zero to Sixty" and "She's Getting Serious." Between 1997 and 1998 Thomas Wade and Wayward received seven CCMA awards. The group was also nominated for three Juno Awards for Best Country Group or Duo in 1997, 1998 and 1999.

Wade launched a solo career in 2000 when he signed to Shoreline Records and released his debut album, Lucky 13. Five singles were released from the album, including the Top 10 "Running Away with You." Following the release of a career retrospective in 2001, So Far, Wade was diagnosed with oromandibular dystonia.[3] While he was forced to end his recording career, he has continued his career as a songwriter. Celine Dion included one of Wade's songs, "Come to Me," on her 2004 album Miracle.[3] Due to cutting edge work in neuroplasticity, Thomas began to heal early in 2010 and is in studio with his new group "River Deep" (featuring Colin Amey and Denise Wade). Currently a documentary is in production about his career and battle with Dystonia.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Thomas Wade & Wayward
  • Release date: 1996
  • Label: Peg Music
Lucky 13

Compilation albums

Title Details
So Far
  • Release date: 2002
  • Label: Spin Records

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
CAN Country
1991 "Breakin' in a Broken Heart" 78 Single only
1996 "Sittin' Pretty" 14 Thomas Wade & Wayward
"Zero to Sixty" 8
1997 "Lying Here with You" 19
"She's Getting Serious" 6
"There's a Song in There Somewhere" 12
1998 "I Read Lips" 12
"For Better or Worse" 39
1999 "Running Away with You" 9 Lucky 13
"If You Ain't Got It" 25
2000 "Some Guys" 25
2001 "Wild, Wild, Wild Ride" *
"The Loser Wins Again" *
2002 "I'd Say It Again" * So Far
2003 "Angel's Wings" *
* denotes unknown peak positions

Music videos

Year Video
1996 "Sittin' Pretty"
"Zero to Sixty"
1997 "Lying Here with You"
"She's Getting Serious"
1998 "I Read Lips"
"For Better or Worse"
1999 "Running Away with You"
"If You Ain't Got It"
2000 "Some Guys"
2001 "Wild, Wild, Wild Ride"
"The Loser Wins Again"
2002 "I'd Say It Again"

References

  1. ↑ Thomas Wade at Opry North
  2. ↑ Xentel - Michelle Wright and Thomas Wade
  3. 1 2 THOMAS WADE - Can You Say Oromandibular Dysphonia?
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