Keith Macpherson

Keith Macpherson

Keith Macpherson is a Canadian singer, Musician, and Songwriter. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba he auditioned for the show "Canadian Idol" in Toronto, Ontario. Keith was a member of the Top 22 in the fourth season of Canadian Idol.cite news
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Macpherson during his interview for CTV for the top 22 when asked what one person he identifies with, he said that "I would like to follow Paul McCartney's career path. He is an amazing songwriter, an extraordinary businessman and seems to be a very down-to-earth human being. [cite web
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Renée Lamoureux (band member) auditioned and didn't make it through. Macpherson made it through to the semi-finals.

He is an English major at the University of Winnipeg.

He also sings in a local pop group "Keith and Renée" (formerly named "Easily Amused"). He has been with his band over the past 10 years without a record label or management deal. He is most proud of his band. Keith reveals his band is his biggest accomplishment and he is very proud of "performing, touring, booking, managing, recording, producing, and writing.

Biography

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Since 2001 the combination of the band quickly vaulted them onto national television in Canada. Macpherson's and Lamoureux's CD Release, Simple Stuff, has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the “Outstanding Pop Album” category.

Canadian Music Award for Best Online Indie Artists and their touring and performing at American Campuses has recently landed them an award for The Best College Duo in the United States.

Easily Amused Discography

Three albums have been released by the "Easily Amused" group:cite news
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* "Novice" (2001)
* "Simple Stuff" (2004)
* "Revolution" (2007)

Canadia Idol song list

Songs that Keith performed on Canadian Idol are:

# Top 22: Collide (Howie Day)
# Top 18: Best I Ever Had (Vertical Horizon)
# Top 14: Tempted (Squeeze)" - Eliminated 07/12/06"

ee also

*University of Winnipeg
*Canadian Idol
*Fourth season of Canadian Idol

Notes

*Keith sings in a local pop group called "Keith and Renée" (formerly named "Easily Amused") with Renée Lamoureux. They are nominated for several music awards in Canada.
*He has been with his band over the past 10 years without a record label or management deal.
*His motto is "There are no ordinary moments."
*Keith's nickname is "Kmac"
*His favourite movie is Little Miss Sunshine.

References

External links

* [http://www.easilyamused.ca/ Official Site of Easily Amused]


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