Brad Johner

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Brad Johner
Born (1969-02-04) February 4, 1969 (age 56)
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Origin Midale, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
Years active1988–present
Labels Royalty, 306, On Ramp
Website www.bradjohner.com

Bradley Robert Johner (born February 4, 1969) is a Canadian country music singer.

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Biography

Johner was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm near Midale, Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he was 16, Brad won a National Talent Contest during Country Music Week in Hamilton in 1982. [1] [2] He spent six years maintaining his solo career before teaming up with his brother Ken to form The Johner Brothers in 1988. After 14 years, six albums (including their Greatest Hits), 26 singles, one Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) award and more than 40 awards from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA), including Entertainer of the Decade, Ken decided to retire from the music business to pursue other interests in 2002.

After the Johner Brothers dissolved, Brad returned to his solo career. He moved to Saskatoon with his wife Rhea and their five sons to begin work on his first solo album with producer Bart McKay. [3] The album, Free , was released by Royalty Records in 2003. The album was nominated for Album of the Year by the CCMA and the Juno Awards, and won Outstanding Country Album at the 2003 Western Country Music Awards. In 2004, the Canadian Independent Music Awards named Johner Favourite Country Artist/Group of the Year. [4] Brad won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2003 SCMA, along with Single and Song of the Year for "Hello." He cleaned up the following year at the SCMA ceremonies, winning Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year. "Free" was named Song, Single and Video of the Year, and Free won Album of the Year. His backup band, the Brad Johner Band, won Backup Band of the Year.

An American record label (Infinity Records Nashville) took notice of Brad, and re-released his debut album in the United States in 2004. The label folded before "Free," the first single, took off at radio. Brad signed with Canadian label 306 Records for the release of his second album, Summertown Road , in 2005. The first four singles from the album reached the Canadian country top 25, including "She Moved," "I'd Rather Be Lucky," "Your Love Is My Luck," and the top 10 "I've Got It Good." At the 2005 SCMA Award ceremony in March, Brad won 10 awards, including Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and the National Achievement Award. On July 17, 2005, Brad received a star on the Merritt Walk of Stars. [5] Brad released his first solo Christmas album, Now That's Christmas in November 2005.

Summertown Road was nominated for Album of the Year by the CCMA in 2006, and Brad picked up a nod for Male Vocalist of the Year. Once again, Brad was named Fans' Choice Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2006 SCMA Awards on March 19, 2006. One month later, he was presented the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in recognition of his outstanding musical achievements and contributions to the province. [6] At the CMA Music Festival in 2006, Brad was chosen to represent Canada at the Global Artist Party. [7] When the 2007 SCMA Awards were handed out on April 15, Brad was named Entertainer of the Year for the fourth year in a row, and Male Vocalist for the sixth straight year. Brad was also named Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2007 CCMA Awards.

Charity work

Johner has made appearances on Telemiracle, a yearly telethon. Johner co-wrote a Telemiracle opening theme song with Donny Parenteau entitled "You are the Miracle". It became the theme in 2011.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Free
Summertown Road
  • Release date: October 18, 2005
  • Label: 306 Records
Lookin' at You
  • Release date: July 7, 2009
  • Label: On Ramp Records

Compilation albums

TitleDetails
The Classics
  • Release date: November 12, 2015
  • Label: On Ramp Records

Christmas albums

TitleDetails
Now That's Christmas
  • Release date: November 28, 2005
  • Label: 306 Records

Singles

YearSingleAlbum
2002"Hello"Free
2003"Free"
"Different"
2004"The Farmer's Back"
"She Looks a Lot Like You"
"She Moved"Summertown Road
2005"I've Got It Good"
2006"I'd Rather Be Lucky"
2007"Your Love Is My Luck"
"You Can't Beat an Original"
2008"What a Girl Wants"
"The Other Side of the Radio"Lookin' at You
2009"Lookin' at You"
2010"Saved by Grace"
"The Trouble with Love"

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2002"Hello"Antonio Hrynchuk
2003"Free" Stephano Barberis
"Different"Antonio Hrynchuk
2004"The Farmer's Back"
"She Moved"
2005"I've Got It Good"Sean Danby
2006"I'd Rather Be Lucky"
"Now That's Christmas"Antonio Hrynchuk
2008"The Other Side of the Radio"

Awards and nominations

Johner has been nominated for many awards for his body of work. Between his solo work and the Johner Brothers, Brad he has won 67 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards which makes him one of the all-time winningest nominees in award history.

Brad Johner awards and nominations
Totals [a]
Wins68
Nominations79
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
YearNominated workEventAwardResult
1991Brad JohnerSaskatchewan Country Music AwardsMale Vocalist of the YearWon
"Why Did I Mistake You"Song of the YearWon
with The Johner Brothers Most PromisingWon
1992Entertainer of the YearWon
Group of the YearWon
Duo of the YearWon
"Goodbye For Good" with The Johner Brothers Song of the YearWon
Single of the YearWon
Some Kind of Magic with The Johner Brothers Album of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
1993The Johner BrothersEntertainer of the YearWon
Group of the YearWon
"Where the Highway Divides" with The Johner Brothers Single of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
1994with The Johner Brothers Entertainer of the YearWon
Group of the YearWon
The Johner Brothers and Lisa BrokopVocal Collaboration of the YearWon
"My Brother and Me" with The Johner Brothers Song of the YearWon
Single of the YearWon
Video of the YearWon
My Brother and Me with The Johner Brothers Album of the YearWon
Brad JohnerManager of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
1995with The Johner Brothers Entertainer of the YearWon
Group of the YearWon
"Light in My Life" (with Bart McKay)Song of the YearWon
"One Winter's Night" with The Johner Brothers TV show of the YearWon
Brad JohnerManager of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
1996"Ten More Miles"/Brad Johner & Bart McKaySong of the YearWon
1997Brad Johner and Bonnie CockrumVocal Collaboration of the YearWon
1998"It's a Little Too Late" with The Johner Brothers Video of the YearWon
2000The Johner BrothersNational AchievementWon
Perfect Life with The Johner Brothers Album of the YearWon
"Perfect Life" with The Johner Brothers Video of the YearWon
"Still in Love with You"Song of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
2001"Maybe She'll Change Her Mind" with The Johner Brothers Video of the YearWon
with The Johner Brothers National AchievementWon
Brad JohnerBooking Agent of the YearWon
Manager of the YearWon
2002Brad JohnerMale Vocalist of the YearWon
"Head Over Heels"Song of the YearWon
2003Free Canadian Country Music Association Album of the YearNominated
SOCAN Song of the YearNominated
Brad JohnerSaskatchewan Country Music AwardsMale Vocalist of the YearWon
"Hello"Song of the YearWon
Single of the YearWon
Greatest Hits/The Johner BrothersAlbum of the YearWon
Brad Johner BandBack Up Band of the YearWon
Brad Johner & Bart McKayRecord Producer of the YearWon
2004Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Independent Male Artist of the YearNominated
Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsEntertainer of the YearWon
Male Vocalist of the YearWon
FreeAlbum of the YearWon
"Free"Song of the YearWon
Single of the YearWon
Video of the YearWon
Brad Johner BandBack Up Band of the YearWon
2005Brad JohnerEntertainer of the YearWon
Male Vocalist of the YearWon
SCMA Achievement AwardWon
Brand Johner BandBack Up Band of the YearWon
2006Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the YearNominated
Independent Male Artist of the YearNominated
Summertown RoadAlbum of the YearNominated
"I've Got It Good"CMT Video of the YearNominated
Independent Single of the YearNominated
Brad JohnerSaskatchewan Country Music AwardsFans Choice Entertainer of the YearWon
Male Vocalist of the YearWon
2007Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the YearWon
Independent Male Artist of the YearNominated
"I'd Rather Be Lucky"Single of the YearNominated
CMT Video of the YearNominated
Brad JohnerFans Choice Entertainer of the YearSaskatchewan Country Music AwardsWon
Male Vocalist of the YearWon
Humanitarian AwardWon
"I'd Rather Be LuckySingle of the YearWon
Video of the YearWon

See also

References

  1. Brad Johner (1969- )
  2. Country Music News Canadian country Music Artists CD's CDs CD Nashville report
  3. Country Music News Canadian country Music Artists CD's CDs CD Nashville report
  4. "LiveTourArtists - Brad Johner". Archived from the original on May 18, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  5. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived July 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  6. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived July 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  7. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived June 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine