Donny Parenteau | |
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Born | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Independent, 306 Records/EMI Music Canada |
Website | http://www.donnyparenteaumusic.com |
Donny Parenteau (born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) is singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best for known his solo career and his work as fiddle player, guitarist, and mandolin player for country music singer Neal McCoy. In February 2011, Parenteau signed with the record label 306 Records/EMI Music Canada to help distribute his albums. [2]
At 14, Parenteau took up the fiddle. After mastering the fiddle, he picked up other instruments like the guitar (both acoustic and electric) and the mandolin (both acoustic and electric). Parenteau cites some of his influences as Bryan Sklar, [1] Freddie Pelltier, [1] and George Pistun [1]
After picking up the violin at a young age, by 19 he was playing professionally. [1] In 1991, Parenteau was playing in Edmonton, Alberta and was invited to a show by Neal McCoy who was also playing in Edmonton. [1] Upon talking with McCoy, Parenteau discovered they had similar taste in music. [1] McCoy was looking for a fiddle player, but didn't have the money to hire one. Parenteau wanted the chance to audition and would not let up until he got the chance to audition. Parenteau listened to the group jamming and had a grasp of what they were playing. It was that song he would use as the audition piece. [1] During his time touring with McCoy, Parenteau got to open for such artists as Merle Haggard, [1] Tim McGraw, [1] Faith Hill, [1] Buck Owens, [1] George Jones, [1] Charlie Pride, [1] Loretta Lynn, [1] Charlie Daniels, [1] Hank Williams, Jr., [1] Reba McEntire, [1] Garth Brooks, [1] and Shania Twain. [1] Parenteau also graced the Grand Ole Opry stage. [1] Parenteau was the only member of the live band that was also on the recordings. [1] After performing with Neal McCoy for 12 years and playing 250–300 shows a year, Parenteau returned to Prince Albert to embark on a solo career. [1]
Parenteau has done a number of humanitarian and charity work. In 2001 SCMA International Humanitarian Award for his efforts. He also appears on Telemiracle starting on the 32nd edition of the telethon. Parenteau co-wrote the current Telemiracle opening theme song with Brad Johner entitled "You are the Miracle". It became the theme in 2011. He also embarks on a tour of elementary schools in Saskatchewan each year as a motivational speaker in which he spreads his message of anti-bullying.
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What It Takes |
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To Whom It May Concern |
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Bring It On |
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Fiddle Frenzy (Brian Sklar and Donny Parenteau) |
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Title | Year | Album |
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"Father Time" | 2009 | What It Takes |
"I Love Christmas" | Non-album single | |
"Postmarked Heaven" | 2010 | What It Takes |
"Belly Up" | ||
"My Girl" | To Whom It May Concern | |
Turn It Up | 2011 | |
"My Dirt" | ||
"To Whom It May Concern" | ||
"Watching Over Me" | Non-album single | |
"Can't Afford to Love You" | 2012 | Bring It On |
"Sun Shower" | ||
"Honey It's Broke" | ||
"Never Came Down Again" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
"Bring It On" (featuring Brad Johner) | ||
"Snow White" (featuring Kenny Shields) | 2021 | |
"These Day's" | ||
"Time off for Bad Behavior | 2022 | |
"Roll On" |
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"Belly Up" | 2010 | What It Takes |
"My Girl" | To Whom It May Concern | |
"Imagine A World" (featuring Michele Dubois) | 2013 | — |
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Wins | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nominations | 84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parenteau has been nominated for a multitude of awards all across Canada picking up a number of them along the way. In 2008, Parenteau was nominated for his country's highest honour by being nominated for a Juno Award.
Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref |
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2001 | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | International Humanitarian | Won | [3] |
2003 | Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | [4] | |
2004 | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [5] | |
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | |||
2005 | Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards | "The Great Unknown" | Best Producer/Engineer | Nominated | [6] |
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [7] | |
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | |||
2006 | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [8] |
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | |||
2007 | Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards | What it Takes | Best Album of the Year | Nominated | |
Best Country Album | Nominated | ||||
"What It Takes" | Best Producer/Engineer | Won | [9] | ||
"Father Time" | Best Song Single | Won | [10] | ||
Best Songwriter | Nominated | ||||
"Postmarked Heaven" | Nominated | ||||
Canadian Country Music Awards | Himself | Chevy Truck Rising Star | Nominated | [11] | |
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | What It Takes | Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] | |
Himself | Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |||
Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | ||||
Record Producer of the Year (shared with Steve Fox) | Won | ||||
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | |||
Specialty | Won | ||||
Donny Parenteau Band | Back Up Band | Won | |||
"Country Calling Me" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Western Canadian Music Awards | What it Takes | Outstanding Aboriginal Recording | Nominated | [13] | |
Outstanding Country Recording | Nominated | ||||
2008 | Juno Awards | Aboriginal Recording of the Year | Nominated | [14] | |
Canadian Country Music Awards | Fiddle | All-Star Band | Nominated | [15] | |
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [16] | |
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Won | ||||
Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | ||||
Record Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | |||
Donny Parenteau Band | Back Up Band | Won | |||
"Postmarked Heaven" | Single of the Year | Won | |||
Song of the Year | Won | ||||
"Father Time" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards | What It Takes | Best Country CD | Nominated | ||
Best Album Cover Design | Nominated | ||||
2009 | Canadian Country Music Awards | Fiddle | All-Star Band | Nominated | [17] |
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [18] | |
2010 | Won | [19] | |||
2011 | Won | [20] | |||
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Manager of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Nominated | |||
Specialty | Won | [20] | |||
"My Girl" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Aboriginal People's Choice Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Male Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | [21] [22] | |
To Whom It May Concern | Best Country CD | Nominated | [21] [22] | ||
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards | Best Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
Best Country Album | Won | [23] [24] | |||
Himself | Best Songwriter | Won | [23] [24] | ||
Best Male Artist | Won | [23] [24] | |||
Best Producer/Engineer (shared with Harry Stinson) | Won | [23] [24] | |||
"To Whom It May Concern" | Best Song Single | Nominated | |||
Best Music Video | Won | [23] [24] | |||
2012 | Juno Awards | To Whom It May Concern | Aboriginal Recording of the Year | Nominated | [14] |
Canadian Country Music Awards | Fiddle | All-Star Band | Nominated | [25] | |
2013 | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Himself | Aboriginal Artist of the Year | Won | [26] |
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Record Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Country Music Person of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Bring It On | Album of the Year | Won | [26] | ||
"Sunshower" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
"Can't Afford to Love You" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | [26] | ||
Specialty | Won | [26] | |||
Juno Awards | Bring It On | Aboriginal Recording of the Year | Nominated | [14] | |
2014 | Saskatchewan Country Music Awards | Fiddle | All-Star Band | Won | [27] |
2017 | Fiddle | Nominated | [28] | ||
Specialty | Nominated | ||||
2020 | Himself | Legends and Legacy Award | Won | [29] | |
2022 | Record Producer of the Year (Song: "These Days") | Won | [30] |
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