Years active 1991–present Record labels 306 Records, EMI Genres Country, Western swing | Name Donny Parenteau Website DonnyParenteau.com | |
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Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer Instruments Fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, electric mandolin, double neck guitar and mandocaster Associated acts Neal McCoy, Brad Johner Role Singer-songwriter · donnyparenteau.com Albums To Whom it May Concern, What It Takes, Bring It On Nominations Juno Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year Similar People Brad Johner, Codie Prevost, Shane Yellowbird, Beverley Mahood, Bob McGrath | ||
Brand new single donny parenteau my girl official music video
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 to help distribute his albums.
Contents
- Brand new single donny parenteau my girl official music video
- Donny parenteau with michele dubois imagine a world
- Early life
- Career
- Charity work
- Studio albums
- Singles
- Music videos
- Awards and nominations
- References
Donny parenteau with michele dubois imagine a world
Early life
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, Freddie Pelltier, and George Pistun
Career
After picking up the violin at a young age, by 19 he was playing professionally. In 1991, Parenteau was playing in Edmonton, Alberta and was invited to a show by Neal McCoy who was also playing in Edmonton. Upon talking with McCoy, Parenteau discovered they had similar taste in music. 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. During his time touring with McCoy, Parenteau got to open for such artists as Merle Haggard, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Buck Owens, George Jones, Charlie Pride, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams, Jr., Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and Shania Twain. Parenteau also graced the Grand Ole Opry stage. Parenteau was the only member of the live band that was also on the recordings. 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.
Charity work
Parenteau has done a number of humanitarian and charity work. Evidence of that was winning the 2001 SCMA International Humanitarian Award. Parenteau has also made appearances on Telemiracle starting on the 32nd edition of the telethon. Parenteau co-wrote the new Telemiracle opening theme song with Brad Johner entitled You are the Miracle.
Studio albums
What it Takes (9 October 2006) Icon Records
To Whom it May Concern (11 January 2011) Phantom
Singles
Music videos
Awards and nominations
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 countries highest honour by being nominated for a Juno Award.