Meghan Patrick

Last updated

Meghan Patrick
Meghan Patrick.jpg
Background information
Born (1987-03-25) March 25, 1987 (age 37)
Origin Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
Genres Country
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica
Years active2015–present
Labels
Spouse(s)
(m. 2022)
Website www.meghanpatrickmusic.com

Meghan Patrick (born March 25, 1987) is a Canadian-American country singer-songwriter from Bowmanville, Ontario. [1] She was previously signed to Warner Music Canada, [2] and is currently signed to Riser House Entertainment. [3] She released her debut album, Grace & Grit, on April 29, 2016. [4] Patrick counts Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris and Aretha Franklin as her influences. [5] She has one #1 Canada Country hit with "Walls Come Down". [6]

Contents

Career

Prior to setting out as a solo artist, Patrick was the lead singer of the Stone Sparrows [7] who released an EP and a full-length album before the members parted ways amicably in 2013 [8] after playing their second Boots and Hearts Music Festival.

Since going solo, Patrick signed a recording contract with Warner Music Canada, and a publishing deal with Olé Nashville. [9] Her debut album, Grace & Grit , was released on April 29. In making this album Patrick worked with producers Justin Niebank (Vince Gill, LeAnn Rimes), Vince Gill, Chad Kroeger, Chris Baseford (Nickelback, Avril Lavigne) and Carly McKillip.

Patrick is a published songwriter; she has collaborated with Rodney Clawson, Gord Bamford, Chantal Kreviazuk, Marty Dodson, Patricia Conroy, Bruce Wallace, Buddy Owen, Steve Smith, Anthony Anderson, Phil Barton, Phil O'Donnell and Andrew Allan. Patrick was nominated for Songwriter of the Year with co-writer Chad Kroeger at the 2016 Canadian Country Music Association Awards for her song "Bow Chicka Wow Wow". [10]

In 2016 Patrick was part of the advertising campaign for a new line of Roots Canada clothing. [11]

Patrick has shared the stage with Lady Antebellum, [12] Dwight Yoakam, [13] Jon Pardi [14] Kip Moore, [15] and Gord Bamford.

In 2017, she supported Tom Cochrane on his 25th anniversary tour for his album Mad Mad World. In 2018 she performed in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Marquee Ballroom. [16]

In June 2021, she released her third studio album, Heart on My Glass. It was her debut American release and included the singles "My First Car" and "Never Giving Up on You", [17] as well as "Cool About It". [18] Patrick made her Grand Ole Opry Debut on April 11, 2023. [19]

Personal life

Patrick is married to fellow singer Mitchell Tenpenny. [20] She is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, and was born to a Canadian father and an American mother. [1]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak
positions
CAN
[21]
Grace & Grit 26
Country Music Made Me Do It
  • Release date: January 12, 2018 [22]
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
31
Heart on My Glass
  • Release date: June 25, 2021
  • Label: Warner Music Canada / Riser House

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Wild as Me
  • Release date: September 6, 2019
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
Greatest Show on Dirt
  • Release date: May 5, 2023
  • Label: Riser House Entertainment

Singles

YearSinglePeak
positions
Certifications Album
CAN
Country

[6]
2016"Bow Chicka Wow Wow"17Grace & Grit
"Grace & Grit"12
"Still Loving You"
(featuring Joe Nichols)
10
2017"Be Country with Me"11
"Country Music Made Me Do It"5Country Music Made Me Do It
2018"The Bad Guy"12
"Walls Come Down"1
2019"Wild as Me"9Wild as Me
2020"Things I Shouldn't Say"33
"Girls Like Me"20
"My First Car" [upper-alpha 1] Heart on My Glass
2021"Never Giving Up on You"13
"Cool About It"10
2023"Greatest Show on Dirt"15Greatest Show on Dirt
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that territory

Promotional singles

YearSingleAlbum
2022"My Left Hand"Non-album single
2023"She's No Good for Me"Greatest Show on Dirt
"Ours"

Guest singles

YearSingleArtistPeak positionsAlbum
CAN Country
[6]
US
Country Airplay

[26]
2022"You Ain't" Aaron Goodvin 15Non-album single
2023"Spirits and Demons" [27] Michael Ray 35Dive Bars & Broken Hearts

Other charted songs

YearSinglePeak
positions
Album
CAN
AC

[28]
2020"I'll Be Home for Christmas"37Non-album single

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2016"Bow Chicka Wow Wow"Emma Higgins
"Grace & Grit"
"Still Loving You"
2017"Be Country with Me"The Edde Brothers
"Country Music Made Me Do It"Shaun Silva
2018"The Bad Guy"Stephano Barberis
"Walls Come Down"
2019"Wild As Me"Sean Hagwell
2020"Girls Like Me"
2021"My First Car"
"Never Giving Up on You"
"Cool About It"
2023She's No Good For MeFord Fairchild
Ours
Greatest Show On Dirt
Red Roses & Red Flags

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/workResultRef
2016 CCMA Awards Songwriter of the Year"Bow Chicka Wow Wow" (with Chad Kroeger)Nominated [29]
2017 CMAO Awards Single of the Year"Still Loving You"Nominated [30]
[31]
Album of the YearGrace and GritWon
Songwriter of the Year"Grace and Grit" (with Patricia Conroy and Philip Barton)Nominated
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Rising Star AwardWon
Fan's Choice AwardNominated
Music Video of the Year"Bow Chicka Wow Wow"Won
CCMA Awards Album of the YearGrace & GritNominated [32]
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Rising Star AwardWon
2018 CMAO Awards Single of the Year"Country Music Made Me Do It"Won [33]
Songwriter of the YearNominated
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Music Video of the Year"Country Music Made Me Do It"Won
Fans Choice AwardMeghan PatrickWon
CCMA Awards Album of the YearCountry Music Made Me Do ItNominated [34]
[35]
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Single of the Year"Country Music Made Me Do It"Nominated
Video of the YearNominated
Songwriter of the YearNominated
2019 Juno Awards Canadian Country Album of the YearCountry Music Made Me Do ItNominated [36]
Breakthrough Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickNominated
CMAO Awards Fan's Choice AwardMeghan PatrickWon [37]
Female Artist of the YearWon
Songwriter of the YearWon
Album of the YearCountry Music Made Me Do ItWon
Music Video of the Year"Walls Come Down"Won
Single of the YearNominated
CCMA Awards Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickNominated [38]
Single of the Year"Walls Come Down"Nominated
Video of the YearNominated
2020 Juno Awards Canadian Country Album of the YearWild As MeWon [39]
CCMA Awards Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickNominated [40]
2021 CMAO Awards Fans' ChoiceMeghan PatrickWon [41]
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Music Video of the Year"Girls Like Me"Won
Single of the YearNominated
Songwriter(s) of the Year"Girls Like Me" (with Jobe Fortner, Ryan Nelson)Nominated
2021 CMAO Awards Album of the YearHeart on My GlassWon [42]
[43]
Compass AwardMeghan PatrickWon
Fans' ChoiceMeghan PatrickNominated
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickWon
Music Video of the Year"Cool About It"Nominated
Single of the Year"Cool About It"Nominated
Songwriter(s) of the Year"Cool About It" (with Cary Barlowe, Corey Crowder)Nominated
2022 CCMA Awards Album of the YearHeart on My GlassNominated [44]
[45]
Female Artist of the YearMeghan PatrickNominated
2023 CMAO Awards Fans' ChoiceMeghan PatrickNominated [46]
[47]
Canadian Country Music Association Songwriter(s) of the Year"Greatest Show on Dirt" (with Trannie Anderson, Matt McGinn, Jake Mitchell)Nominated [48]

Notes

  1. "My First Car" was only released as a single to country radio in the United States. [25]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dallas Smith</span> Canadian musician

Dallas Hendry Smith is a Canadian singer and songwriter, who performs both as a solo country music artist and as lead singer for the hard rock band Default. He is currently signed to Big Loud Records. Smith is the current record holder of most number one hits among all male Canadian artists on Billboard's Canada Country chart, at eleven. With Side Effects, Smith also became the first Canadian country artist in the Nielsen BDS era to chart four consecutive number one singles from one album, a feat he would then top with his next album, Timeless.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tebey</span> Musical artist

Tebey Solomon Ottoh, known mononymously as Tebey, is a Canadian-American country music singer and multi-genre songwriter. His debut single, "We Shook Hands ", hit No. 47 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and remains his only American chart hit. He has composed several singles for other artists, in addition to releasing music of his own. Tebey has landed seven songs in the top ten of the Canada Country airplay chart, including the number one hit "Who's Gonna Love You" in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Blaine</span> Musical artist

Jason Blaine McEwen is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter from Pembroke, Ontario. Blaine is a multiple Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), SOCAN & Country Music Association of Ontario Award winner with over 20 Canadian country radio hits. Twelve of those went on to become Billboard Canada Country top ten singles including "Country Side", "Friends of Mine", "They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore", and "The Road That Raised You Up".

Dean Brody is a Canadian country music artist from British Columbia. He has won 16 CCMA Awards and 2 JUNO Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lindsay Ell</span> Musical artist

Lindsay Elizabeth Ell is a Canadian-American country pop singer, songwriter, guitarist and television personality from Calgary, Alberta. Her music incorporates elements of rock and blues. She was signed to the US record label Stoney Creek Records, an imprint of Broken Bow Records. Her debut extended play, Worth the Wait, was released in March 2017. Her first full-length country album, The Project, was released in August 2017 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart. Since 2022, she has been the host of the revived Canada's Got Talent reality television series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Lee Olsen</span> Musical artist

Steven Lee Olsen is a Canadian country music artist and songwriter. He is best known for his singles "Raised by a Good Time" and "Outta Yours", as well as for co-writing the Grammy-nominated single "Blue Ain't Your Color" by Keith Urban.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tim Hicks</span> Canadian country singer-songwriter

Tim Hicks is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario. Since releasing his debut single "Get By" in 2012, he has had eighteen top ten hits on the Canada Country chart. His albums include: Throw Down, 5:01, Shake These Walls, and New Tattoo.

Cold Creek County is a Canadian country rock group based in Brighton, Ontario. Its members are Doug Oliver, Josh Lester, Trevor MacLeod, Justin Lester, and Jordan Honsinger. They were founded in 2013 and signed to Sony Music Canada in 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">River Town Saints</span>

River Town Saints is a Canadian country music group from Arnprior, Ontario, composed of Chris McComb, Jeremy Bortot, Jordan Potvin, Chase Kasner, and Joey Patrois. Labelle, McComb and Bortot formed the trio Labelle in 2014, later adding Potvin and Daniel DiGiacomo and changing their name to River Town Saints. On February 21, 2019, DiGiacomo died unexpectedly at the age of 31. Afterwards, the band added Chase Kasner. Patrois initially filled in on bass before joining the band officially a short while later. The group began playing shows around their hometown in 2014. They signed to Open Road Recordings in July 2015 and released their debut single, "A Little Bit Goes a Long Way", in November of that same year. The song debuted on the Billboard Canada Country chart in January 2016, eventually peaking at #31. A music video, filmed in Ottawa, premiered on CMT the following month. Their follow up single, "Cherry Bomb", released May 6 of 2016, saw greater success, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Canadian Country Charts. The band released their third single "Bonfire" in January 2017, and it was their first song to debut on the Canadian Country Top 40, coming in at #39 its first week on radio. It went on to become the band's first Top 10 hit in April 2017, peaking at #9.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Barker Band</span> Canadian country group

The James Barker Band is a Canadian country group formed in Woodville, Ontario, in 2015. The band consists of James Barker, Taylor Abram, Connor Stephen, and Bobby Martin. In Canada, they have four number one country singles with "Chills", "Keep It Simple", "Over All Over Again", and "New Old Trucks".

The Reklaws are a Canadian country music duo from North Dumfries, Ontario, formed in 2012. The duo consists of siblings Stuart and Jenna Walker. They have released three albums, Freshman Year, Sophomore Slump, and Good Ol' Days. The duo has achieved four number one hits with "Feels Like That", "Can't Help Myself", "11 Beers", and "Honky Tonkin' About" on the Canada Country chart, in addition to multiple gold and platinum certified singles.

Aaron Goodvin is a Canadian-American country music singer and songwriter. Active since 2016, he has charted multiple singles on the Billboard Canada Country charts, including the number-one hits "You Are" and "Boy Like Me", and the double platinum-certified "Lonely Drum".

Robyn Ottolini is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. She has released five extended plays as well as the platinum-certified single "F-150".

Jade Eagleson is a Canadian country singer and songwriter from Bailieboro, Ontario. He has released three albums: Jade Eagleson (2020), Honkytonk Revival (2021), and Do It Anyway (2023). He has also released nine singles, achieving four number one Canada Country hits with "Lucky", "All Night to Figure It Out", "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'" and "She Don't Know".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">More Drinkin' Than Fishin'</span> 2021 song by Jade Eagleson and Dean Brody

"More Drinkin' Than Fishin'" is a song recorded by Canadian country artists Jade Eagleson and Dean Brody. The song was written by Stuart Walker and Jenna Walker of The Reklaws with Gavin Slate and Travis Wood. It is the second single off Eagleson's second studio album Honkytonk Revival.

<i>Honkytonk Revival</i> 2021 studio album by Jade Eagleson

Honkytonk Revival is the second studio album by Canadian country artist Jade Eagleson. It was released on November 12, 2021 via Starseed Records. The album features three singles: "All Night to Figure It Out", "More Drinkin' Than Fishin', and "She Don't Know". Each single reached number one on the Canada Country chart, making Eagleson the second Canadian country artist to land three consecutive number ones from their second studio album, following Shania Twain who accomplished this feat with The Woman in Me in 1995. The album was named "Top Selling Canadian Album" at the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cool About It</span> 2021 song by Meghan Patrick

"Cool About It" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian-American country artist Meghan Patrick. She wrote the track with Corey Crowder and Cary Barlowe. It was the third single off Patrick's third studio album Heart on My Glass.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What Was I Drinking</span> 2022 song by Tebey

"What Was I Drinking" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Tebey. He co-wrote the track with Danick Dupelle and Jimmy Thow, and co-produced it with Dupelle. It was intended to be the lead single off Tebey's album Tulum, but the album release did not occur.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Ross</span> Canadian country singer

Josh Ross is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. He is managed by The Core Entertainment and jointly signed to Universal Music Canada and Universal Music Group Nashville. Ross has charted with the singles "First Taste of Gone", "On a Different Night", "Trouble", and "Ain't Doin' Jack". In March 2024, he released the extended play Complicated.

Nate Haller is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. He released his debut album Party in the Back on Starseed Records in 2022. The album includes the singles "Lightning in a Bottle", "Somewhere to Drink", "Ain't Like Me", "Budweiser", and "Take My Name".

References

  1. 1 2 Grunenberg, Kira (2020). "Meghan Patrick Cruises Down Memory Lane with "My First Car"". American Songwriter . Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. "Warner Music Signs Country Singer-Songwriter Meghan Patrick". Popyoularity. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  3. Dukes, Billy (October 7, 2020). "Meghan Patrick Is the Hunting, Fishing, Pickup-Truck-Loving Country Girl She Sings About". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  4. "CMW 2015 Spotlight: Meghan PatrickThe Reviews Are In". The Reviews Are In. May 7, 2015. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  5. "Haiti-born Wyclef Jean plays a free show with Canadian country singer Meghan Patrick". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3
  7. Pageot, Harley R. "Out Of The Woods: Bowmanville Band Takes Flight". firstsite.oshawhat.ca. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  8. Cassling, Trish (February 9, 2015). "Meghan Patrick: Canadian Artists to Watch | Sound Check Entertainment". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  9. "ole Signs Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal with Country Artist Meghan Patrick". ole Majorly Indie. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  10. "2016 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  11. "Bowmanville’s Meghan Patrick looking good in sweats for Roots Canada". Clarington This Week, August 28, 2016
  12. CONTENTI, JUSTIN (July 15, 2016). "Lady Antebellum in splendid performance at Calgary Saddledome". Archived from the original on July 16, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  13. DEVLIN, MIKE (October 28, 2016). "Dwight Yoakam concert in Victoria is postponed". Times Colonist. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  14. Pape, Hendrik (August 22, 2016). "Meghan Patrick to join Kip Moore on Ontario dates | Sound Check Entertainment". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  15. "Kip Moore joined by Bowmanville's Meghan Patrick in Oshawa". Durham Region. October 8, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  16. "The best Nova Scotia concerts of 2018". Chronicle Herald, Stephen Cooke, December 20, 2018
  17. "Meghan Patrick Announces New 'Heart On My Glass' Album Out June 25th With New Single, "Mama Prayed For" Out Today (5.7)". Shore Fire Media. May 7, 2021.
  18. Mahjouri, Shakiel (October 27, 2021). "Meghan Patrick Turns Her 'Cool About It' Music Video Into A James Bond Inspired Heist Flick". ET Canada . Archived from the original on October 27, 2021.
  19. "Meghan Patrick Invited By Terri Clark to Make Her Opry Debut". Everything Nash . March 1, 2023.
  20. Carr, Courtney (November 26, 2021). "MITCHELL TENPENNY AND MEGHAN PATRICK ARE ENGAGED". Taste of Country.
  21. "Meghan Patrick Chart History - Canadian Albums". Billboard . Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  22. "WATCH: Meghan Patrick Debuts 'Country Music Made Me Do It'". iHeartRadio . October 27, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  23. "Canadian single certifications – Meghan Patrick – Country Music Made Me Do It". Music Canada.
  24. "Canadian single certifications – Meghan Patrick – Wild as Me". Music Canada.
  25. Cantrell, L.B. (October 2, 2021). "Mark Your Calendar–October 2020". MusicRow Magazine.
  26. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard . February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  27. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song".
  28. "Meghan Patrick Chart History - Canada AC". Billboard . Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  29. "2016 CCMA Awards nominees announced: Dean Brody leads the pack". Global News. July 13, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  30. "Nominees announced for 2017 CMAO Awards hosted in London". AM980. April 11, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  31. "CMAO Awards - Winners! - Country 101.1". Country 101.1. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  32. Heldman, Linda (July 12, 2017). "CCMA Announces 2017 Award Nominees". Canadian Beats. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  33. "2018 CMAOntario Award Nominees Announced". TopCountry.ca. April 11, 2018.
  34. "THE 2018 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED". Canadian Country Music Association. July 11, 2018. Archived from the original on April 24, 2019.
  35. "2018 CCMA AWARD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 9, 2018. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018.
  36. "2019 JUNO Award Nominees". The JUNO Awards. Archived from the original on February 2, 2019.
  37. "Meghan Patrick Triumphant At CMAOntario Awards". FYIMusicNews. June 17, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  38. "2019 CCMA Award Nominees - Canadian Country Music Association". www.ccma.org. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  39. "2020 Juno Award Nominees". Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  40. "2020 CCMA Awards: The complete country music winners list". Global News. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  41. "2021 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  42. "2022 CMAOntario Awards Nominees Announced". CMA Ontario. March 24, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  43. "10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced". CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  44. "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association . July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  45. "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
  46. "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Celebrating the Best Country Music In Ontario". Front Porch Music. March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  47. "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Winners Announced!". Country Music Association of Ontario. June 5, 2023. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023.
  48. "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association . July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.