Julian Taylor (singer)

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Julian Taylor
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Background information
Origin Toronto, Ontario
Genres Rock, folk, pop, Americana
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Labels Warner, Howling Turtle
Website juliantaylormusic.ca

Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter. [1] Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing, [2] he has continued to record and perform as the leader of the eponymous Julian Taylor Band since Staggered Crossing's breakup in 2007. [3]

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His songs have appeared in television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation , Elementary and Haven . [3]

He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent. [4]

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef
2014Toronto Independent Music AwardsBest GroupJulian Taylor BandNominated
2015 Indigenous Music Awards Best GroupJulian Taylor BandNominated
2015 Black Canadian Awards Best Jazz/Soul ActJulian Taylor BandNominated
2021 Juno Awards of 2021 Contemporary Roots Album of the Year The Ridge, Julian TaylorNominated [5]
Indigenous Artist or Group Julian TaylorNominated
16th Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the YearJulian Taylor for The RidgeWon [6]
English Songwriter of the YearJulian Taylor for The RidgeNominated [7]
2021 Polaris Music Prize Long listedThe RidgeNominated [8]
2021 Canadian Music Week Indigenous Artist/Group Or Duo of the YearThe RidgeNominated
2023 Juno Awards of 2023 Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year Beyond the ReservoirNominated [9]
2023 18th Canadian Folk Music Awards Single of the Year100 ProofNominated [10]
2023 Folk Music Ontario Performing Artist of the YearWon
2024 19th Canadian Folk Music Awards Contemporary Singer of the YearBeyond the ReservoirNominated [11]
Solo Artist of the YearBeyond the ReservoirNominated
Single of the YearSeedsNominated

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References

  1. Madeline Crone, "Julian Taylor Premieres Title Track, 'The Ridge'". American Songwriter , 8 April 2020.
  2. Christopher Waters, "Rock of ages: Members of Staggered Crossing have the experience of `road warriors,' says their lead singer of 7 years". St. Catharines Standard , 17 March 2001.
  3. 1 2 "One night it's R&B, next it's folk music: Julian Taylor's versatility will be on full display this weekend". Toronto Star , 14 February 2015.
  4. Lynn Saxberg, "Bluesfest preview: Julian Taylor on the rise despite pandemic shutdown". Ottawa Citizen , 4 July 2020.
  5. Holly Gordon, "The Weeknd, JP Saxe, Jessie Reyez and Justin Bieber lead 2021 Juno Award nominations". CBC Music, 9 March 2021.
  6. "Pharis & Jason Romero Head CFMA Winners List". FYI Music News, 11 April 2021.
  7. Brock Thiessen, "Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2021 Nominees". Exclaim! , 1 December 2020.
  8. Jill Kennedy,"Polaris Long List Announced, featuring Julian Taylor & Charlotte Cardin". CFPT-FM , 5 July 2021.
  9. "Here are all the 2023 Juno nominees". CBC Music, January 31, 2023.
  10. Stephen Cooke, "Madison Violet, Shannon & Tony Quinn among 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees". SaltWire Network , October 5, 2022.
  11. Nika Petrosian, "Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2024 Nominees". Exclaim! , October 18, 2023.