Donny Parenteau

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Donny Parenteau
Born Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
Years active1991–present
LabelsIndependent, 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]

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Early life

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]

Career

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]

Charity work

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.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
What It Takes
To Whom It May Concern
  • Released: 11 January 2011
  • Label: Phantom
  • Format: CD, digital download
Bring It On
  • Released: 2012
    *Re-released: 2021
  • Label: On Ramp
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborations

TitleAlbum details
Fiddle Frenzy
(Brian Sklar and Donny Parenteau)
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Father Time"2009What It Takes
"I Love Christmas"Non-album single
"Postmarked Heaven"2010What It Takes
"Belly Up"
"My Girl"To Whom It May Concern
Turn It Up2011
"My Dirt"
"To Whom It May Concern"
"Watching Over Me"Non-album single
"Can't Afford to Love You"2012Bring It On
"Sun Shower"
"Honey It's Broke"
"Never Came Down Again"2020Non-album singles
"Bring It On"
(featuring Brad Johner)
"Snow White"
(featuring Kenny Shields)		2021
"These Day's"
"Time off for Bad Behavior2022
"Roll On"

Music videos

TitleYearAlbum
"Belly Up"2010What It Takes
"My Girl"To Whom It May Concern
"Imagine A World"
(featuring Michele Dubois)		2013—

Awards and nominations

Donny Parenteau awards and nominations
Totals [lower-alpha 1]
Wins38
Nominations84
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize 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.

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.

YearAwardNominated workCategoryResultRef
2001Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfInternational HumanitarianWon [3]
2003FiddleAll-Star BandWon [4]
2004HimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [5]
FiddleAll-Star BandWon
2005Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards"The Great Unknown"Best Producer/EngineerNominated [6]
Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [7]
FiddleAll-Star BandWon
2006Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [8]
FiddleAll-Star BandWon
2007Canadian Aboriginal Music AwardsWhat it TakesBest Album of the YearNominated
Best Country AlbumNominated
"What It Takes"Best Producer/EngineerWon [9]
"Father Time"Best Song SingleWon [10]
Best SongwriterNominated
"Postmarked Heaven"Nominated
Canadian Country Music Awards HimselfChevy Truck Rising StarNominated [11]
Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsWhat It TakesAlbum of the YearNominated [12]
HimselfFans' Choice Entertainer of the YearNominated
Male Vocalist of the YearNominated
Aboriginal Artist of the YearWon
Record Producer of the Year
(shared with Steve Fox)		Won
FiddleAll-Star BandWon
SpecialtyWon
Donny Parenteau BandBack Up BandWon
"Country Calling Me"Single of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
Western Canadian Music Awards What it TakesOutstanding Aboriginal RecordingNominated [13]
Outstanding Country RecordingNominated
2008 Juno Awards Aboriginal Recording of the YearNominated [14]
Canadian Country Music Awards FiddleAll-Star BandNominated [15]
Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [16]
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the YearWon
Male Vocalist of the YearWon
Record Producer of the YearNominated
FiddleAll-Star BandWon
Donny Parenteau BandBack Up BandWon
"Postmarked Heaven"Single of the YearWon
Song of the YearWon
"Father Time"Single of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
Aboriginal People's Choice Music AwardsWhat It TakesBest Country CDNominated
Best Album Cover DesignNominated
2009 Canadian Country Music Awards FiddleAll-Star BandNominated [17]
Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [18]
2010Won [19]
2011Won [20]
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the YearNominated
Male Vocalist of the YearNominated
Manager of the YearNominated
FiddleAll-Star BandNominated
SpecialtyWon [20]
"My Girl"Single of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
Video of the YearNominated
Aboriginal People's Choice AwardsHimselfAboriginal Male Entertainer of the YearNominated [21] [22]
To Whom It May ConcernBest Country CDNominated [21] [22]
Canadian Aboriginal Music AwardsBest Album of the YearNominated
Best Country AlbumWon [23] [24]
HimselfBest SongwriterWon [23] [24]
Best Male ArtistWon [23] [24]
Best Producer/Engineer
(shared with Harry Stinson)		Won [23] [24]
"To Whom It May Concern"Best Song SingleNominated
Best Music VideoWon [23] [24]
2012 Juno Awards To Whom It May ConcernAboriginal Recording of the YearNominated [14]
Canadian Country Music Awards FiddleAll-Star BandNominated [25]
2013Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsHimselfAboriginal Artist of the YearWon [26]
Fans' Choice Entertainer of the YearNominated
Record Producer of the YearNominated
Country Music Person of the YearNominated
Bring It OnAlbum of the YearWon [26]
"Sunshower"Song of the YearNominated
"Can't Afford to Love You"Single of the YearNominated
FiddleAll-Star BandWon [26]
SpecialtyWon [26]
Juno Awards Bring It OnAboriginal Recording of the YearNominated [14]
2014Saskatchewan Country Music AwardsFiddleAll-Star BandWon [27]
2017FiddleNominated [28]
SpecialtyNominated
2020HimselfLegends and Legacy AwardWon [29]
2022Record Producer of the Year
(Song: "These Days")		Won [30]

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