Chad Brownlee

VANCOUVER CANUCKS LOSS IS COUNTRY MUSIC’S GAIN

Born: Kelowna BC

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Interesting Facts: 6^th Round Draft Pick by the Vancouver Canucks in 2003

Country artist Chad Brownlee has a new goal


With a Best New Artist Showcase Award from the Canadian Country Music Conference and a 2010 CCMA Rising Star nomination under his belt, Chad Brownlee is quickly earning accolades across Canada’s country music scene.  Now up for a Canadian Radio Industry Award and an Indie Award for Country Group/Artist of the year at this year’s Canadian Music Week, Brownlee will also take part in a performance on Friday, March 11^th in Toronto at the Cadillac Lounge.  The B.C. native who was a Vancouver Canucks sixth round draft pick, has long had a dual passion for both music and hockey.  A career in music was something he never imagined he could pursue, but after a year of injuries, Brownlee found himself at a career crossroads.  Driven to follow his musical ambitions the singer officially gave up his jersey and has never looked back.
Brownlee’s self-titled debut album was released earlier this year.  Currently, his single “Day After You” has reached number 12 on the Chevy Cross Canada Countdown and has reached Top 20 on Canadian Country radio. The album’s first hit single “The Best That I Can (Superhero)”, a song Brownlee co-wrote, reached the top 20 and “Hood Of My Car” peaked at number 11 and was chosen as the iTunes pick of the week during the Canadian Country Music Awards week. From self-taught musician to up and coming star, Brownlee recently filmed a TV Special for CMT titled ‘CMT 4 Tracks.’  The 30 minute primetime show highlights Brownlee’s strong vocals and skills as a songwriter.
Brownlee’s song writing skills were first acknowledged in his fourth year at Minnesota State University when he was nominated for the NCAA Hockey Humanitarian award for his song ‘The Hero I See.’  The song, written in memory of a boy who lost his battle with leukemia, raised thousands of dollars for the Anthony Ford Foundation, which helps underprivileged kids play hockey.