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]
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Studio albums
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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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Collaborations
[edit]Title | Album details |
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Fiddle Frenzy (Brian Sklar and Donny Parenteau) |
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Singles
[edit]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" |
Music videos
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Belly Up" | 2010 | What It Takes |
"My Girl" | To Whom It May Concern | |
"Imagine A World" (featuring Michele Dubois) |
2013 | — |
Awards and nominations
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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] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Kelly, Lorena. "Donny Parenteau: Called by Country". Sask Music. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Donny Parenteau signs with "360 Records/EMI". CashBoxCanada.ca. February 18, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "2001 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "2003 SCMA Awards Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ "2004 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "Music Awards- 2005 Category Finalists". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Archived from the original on March 15, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "2005 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "2006 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "Best Producer/Engineer". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Archived from the original on March 15, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Best Song Single". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Archived from the original on March 15, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "Canadian Country Music Awards Nominees Released". NationTalk.ca. August 1, 2007. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "2007 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "2007 Awards Winners". Western Canadian Music Alliance, Inc. Archived from the original on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ a b c "Artist Summary – Donny Parenteau". Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "2008 CCMA Awards Nominees" (PDF). Canadian Country Music Association. 30 July 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ "2008 SCMA Award Winners". scma.sk.ca. Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "2009 CCMA Awards Nominees Listing" (Press release). Canadian Country Music Association. July 29, 2009. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ "2009 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "2010 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ a b "2011 SCMA Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ a b "Nominees Announced For 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards". Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- ^ a b 2011 Aboriginal People's Choice Award winners, Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards, archived from the original on December 9, 2011, retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ a b c d e "2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Winners". Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Winners". RPM - Revolutions Per Minute. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "2012 CCMA Award Winners List". TopCountry.ca. September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "2013 SCMA Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "2014 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "2017 SCMA Award Nominees". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Lozinski, Peter (May 18, 2020). "Donny Parenteau awarded for lifetime legacy in Saskatchewan country music". Prince Albert Daily Herald. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "2022 SCMA Award Winners". Saskatchewan Country Music Association. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Canadian country guitarists
- Canadian male guitarists
- Métis musicians
- People from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
- 306 Records artists
- Canadian country fiddlers
- Canadian male violinists and fiddlers
- Canadian country singer-songwriters
- Fransaskois people
- Canadian mandolinists
- Singers from Saskatchewan
- 20th-century Canadian male singers
- 20th-century Canadian violinists and fiddlers
- 21st-century Canadian violinists and fiddlers
- 20th-century Canadian guitarists
- 21st-century Canadian guitarists
- Canadian male singer-songwriters
- 20th-century Canadian multi-instrumentalists
- 21st-century Canadian multi-instrumentalists
- 21st-century Canadian male singers
- 21st-century Canadian singers
- 20th-century Canadian singer-songwriters
- 21st-century Canadian singer-songwriters