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Brad Johner | |
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| Born | February 4, 1966 |
| Origin | Midale, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Royalty, 306, On Ramp |
| Website | www.bradjohner.com |
Brad Johner (born February 4, 1966) is a Canadian country music singer.
Brad Johner grew up in 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] 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. [1] 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. [2] 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. [3] 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. [4] At the CMA Music Festival in 2006, Brad was chosen to represent Canada at the Global Artist Party. [5] 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.
Johner has made appearances on Telemiracle, a yearly telethon. Johner co-wrote the current Telemiracle opening theme song with Donny Parenteau entitled "You are the Miracle". It became the theme in 2011.
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| Free |
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| Summertown Road |
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| Lookin' at You |
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| The Classics |
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| Now That's Christmas |
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| Year | Single | Album |
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| 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" | ||
| Year | Video | Director |
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| 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" | |
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.
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| Wins | 68 | |||||||||||||
| Nominations | 79 | |||||||||||||
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| Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
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| 1991 | Brad Johner | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won |
| "Why Did I Mistake You" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| with The Johner Brothers | Most Promising | Won | ||
| 1992 | Entertainer of the Year | Won | ||
| Group of the Year | Won | |||
| Duo of the Year | Won | |||
| "Goodbye For Good" with The Johner Brothers | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| Some Kind of Magic with The Johner Brothers | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 1993 | The Johner Brothers | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| Group of the Year | Won | |||
| "Where the Highway Divides" with The Johner Brothers | Single of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 1994 | with The Johner Brothers | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| Group of the Year | Won | |||
| The Johner Brothers and Lisa Brokop | Vocal Collaboration of the Year | Won | ||
| "My Brother and Me" with The Johner Brothers | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| Video of the Year | Won | |||
| My Brother and Me with The Johner Brothers | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner | Manager of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 1995 | with The Johner Brothers | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| Group of the Year | Won | |||
| "Light in My Life" (with Bart McKay) | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| "One Winter's Night" with The Johner Brothers | TV show of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner | Manager of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 1996 | "Ten More Miles"/Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Song of the Year | Won | |
| 1997 | Brad Johner and Bonnie Cockrum | Vocal Collaboration of the Year | Won | |
| 1998 | "It's a Little Too Late" with The Johner Brothers | Video of the Year | Won | |
| 2000 | The Johner Brothers | National Achievement | Won | |
| Perfect Life with The Johner Brothers | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| "Perfect Life" with The Johner Brothers | Video of the Year | Won | ||
| "Still in Love with You" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 2001 | "Maybe She'll Change Her Mind" with The Johner Brothers | Video of the Year | Won | |
| with The Johner Brothers | National Achievement | Won | ||
| Brad Johner | Booking Agent of the Year | Won | ||
| Manager of the Year | Won | |||
| 2002 | Brad Johner | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| "Head Over Heels" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| 2003 | Free | Canadian Country Music Association | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| SOCAN Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Brad Johner | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| "Hello" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| Greatest Hits/The Johner Brothers | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner Band | Back Up Band of the Year | Won | ||
| Brad Johner & Bart McKay | Record Producer of the Year | Won | ||
| 2004 | Brad Johner | Canadian Country Music Association | Independent Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Won | ||
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |||
| Free | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| "Free" | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| Video of the Year | Won | |||
| Brad Johner Band | Back Up Band of the Year | Won | ||
| 2005 | Brad Johner | Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |||
| SCMA Achievement Award | Won | |||
| Brand Johner Band | Back Up Band of the Year | Won | ||
| 2006 | Brad Johner | Canadian Country Music Association | Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Independent Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Summertown Road | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "I've Got It Good" | CMT Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Independent Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Brad Johner | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |||
| 2007 | Brad Johner | Canadian Country Music Association | Male Artist of the Year | Won |
| Independent Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| "I'd Rather Be Lucky" | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| CMT Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Brad Johner | Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Won | |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |||
| Humanitarian Award | Won | |||
| "I'd Rather Be Lucky | Single of the Year | Won | ||
| Video of the Year | Won | |||
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