- Dean Brody
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Dean Brody Born August 12, 1975 [1]
Smithers, British Columbia, Canada[2]Origin Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada Genres Country Occupations Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Years active 2004-present Labels Broken Bow, Open Road Associated acts Keith Stegall Dean Brody (born August 12, 1975) is a Canadian country music artist. Signed to Broken Bow Records in 2008, Brody made his debut later that year with the single "Brothers". This song, a Top 40 country hit in both Canada and the US, is the first single from his debut album, released in 2009 under the production of Matt Rovey.
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Biography
Dean Brody was born in Smithers, British Columbia and grew up in Jaffray, British Columbia. As a boy, Brody worked at a sawmill, also playing guitar in his spare time. By 2004, he had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical career. Although he found a songwriting contract, the expiration of his US work permit forced him to move back to Canada. Eventually, he returned to Nashville through the suggestion of producer Keith Stegall, who helped him sign with Broken Bow Records in 2008.[3] Brody released his debut single, "Brothers", late that year. Shortly before its release, Brody was injured in a waterskiing accident on the Potomac River and had to undergo extensive reconstructive surgery.[4][5] He lives with his wife Iris in Chester, Nova Scotia.[4][6]
Music career
Dean Brody
Brody's self-titled debut album was released in the United States on April 28, 2009, via the independent label Broken Bow Records. The album debuted at #32 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and was released in Canada on May 12, 2009. "Brothers" peaked at #26 in the US. "Dirt Road Scholar" and "Undone" were both released in Canada and "Gravity" in the United States.
Trail in Life
The first single from Brody's second album, "Wildflower," was released in April 2010. A second single, "Roll That Barrel Out," was released in July 2010. The album, Trail in Life, was released by Open Road Recordings in August 2010.
Discography
Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions US Country
[7]US
[8]US
Heat
[9]US
Indie
[10]Dean Brody - Release date: April 28, 2009
- Label: Broken Bow Records
- Formats: CD, music download
32 187 4 23 Trail in Life - Release date: August 17, 2010
- Label: Open Road Recordings
- Formats: CD, music download
— — — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album CAN
[11]2008 "Brothers"[A] 76 Dean Brody 2009 "Dirt Road Scholar" 72 "Gravity" — "Undone" 79 2010 "Wildflower" 86 Trail in Life "Roll That Barrel Out" 69 "Trail in Life" 81 2011 "People Know You by Your First Name" 93 "Little Yellow Blanket"[B] 71 "—" denotes releases that did not chart - Notes
- A^ "Brothers" also reached number 26 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[12]
- B^ Current single.
Music videos
Year Video Director 2009 "Brothers" Stephen Scott "Dirt Road Scholar" Erwin Brothers 2010 "Wildflower" Jeth Weinrich "Roll That Barrel Out" "Trail in Life" 2011 "People Know You by Your First Name" References
- ^ Dean Brody's road to success had plenty of bumps on the way
- ^ Canadian songwriter Brody
- ^ Leggett, Steve. "Dean Brody biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p1122694/biography. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ a b Dean Brody's 'trail in life' leads him to the South Shore
- ^ "Dean Brody biography". CMT Canada. http://www.cmt.ca/Artist/DeanBrody. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
- ^ Dean Brody at home here in Nova Scotia
- ^ "Dean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=320&g=Albums. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Drean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Dean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=324&g=Albums. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Dean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=326&g=Albums. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Dean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=793&g=Singles. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Dean Brody Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/dean-brody/chart-history/1069972?f=357&g=Singles. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
Categories:- Canadian country singers
- Canadian male singers
- Living people
- Broken Bow Records artists
- Open Road Recordings artists
- People from the Regional District of East Kootenay
- Musicians from British Columbia
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