Brad Johner

Brad Johner (born February 4, 1966) is a Canadian country music singer.

Brad Johner
Born (1966-02-04) February 4, 1966
OriginMidale, Saskatchewan, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsAcoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Vocals
Years active1988-present
LabelsRoyalty, 306, On Ramp
Associated actsThe Johner Brothers, Ken Johner, Donny Parenteau, The Johner Boys
Websitewww.bradjohner.com

Biography

Brad Johner grew up in Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he was 16, Brad won a National Talent Contest during Country Music Week in Hamilton in 1982.[1] He spent six years maintaining his solo career before teaming up with his brother Ken to form The Johner Brothers in 1988. After 14 years, six albums (including their Greatest Hits), 26 singles, one Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) award and more than 40 awards from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA), including Entertainer of the Decade, Ken decided to retire from the music business to pursue other interests in 2002.

Brad wasn't ready to hang it up yet, and returned to his solo career. He moved to Saskatoon with his wife Rhea and their five sons to begin work on his first solo album with producer Bart McKay.[1] The album, Free, was released by Royalty Records in 2003. The album was nominated for Album of the Year by the CCMA and the Juno Awards, and won Outstanding Country Album at the 2003 Western Country Music Awards. In 2004, the Canadian Independent Music Awards named Johner Favourite Country Artist/Group of the Year.[2] Brad won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2003 SCMA, along with Single and Song of the Year for "Hello." He cleaned up the following year at the SCMA ceremonies, winning Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year. "Free" was named Song, Single and Video of the Year, and Free won Album of the Year. His backup band, the Brad Johner Band, won Backup Band of the Year.

An American record label (Infinity Records Nashville) took notice of Brad, and re-released his debut album in the United States in 2004. The label folded before "Free," the first single, took off at radio. Brad signed with Canadian label 306 Records for the release of his second album, Summertown Road, in 2005. The first four singles from the album reached the Canadian country top 25, including "She Moved," "I'd Rather Be Lucky," "Your Love Is My Luck," and the top 10 "I've Got It Good." At the 2005 SCMA Award ceremony in March, Brad won 10 awards, including Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and the National Achievement Award. On July 17, 2005, Brad received a star on the Merritt Walk of Stars.[3] Brad released his first solo Christmas album, Now That's Christmas in November 2005.

Summertown Road was nominated for Album of the Year by the CCMA in 2006, and Brad picked up a nod for Male Vocalist of the Year. Once again, Brad was named Fans' Choice Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2006 SCMA Awards on March 19, 2006. One month later, he was presented the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in recognition of his outstanding musical achievements and contributions to the province.[4] At the CMA Music Festival in 2006, Brad was chosen to represent Canada at the Global Artist Party.[5] When the 2007 SCMA Awards were handed out on April 15, Brad was named Entertainer of the Year for the fourth year in a row, and Male Vocalist for the sixth straight year. Brad was also named Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2007 CCMA Awards.

Charity work

Johner has made appearances on Telemiracle, a yearly telethon. Johner co-wrote the current Telemiracle opening theme song with Donny Parenteau entitled "You are the Miracle". It became the theme in 2011.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details
Free
Summertown Road
  • Release date: October 18, 2005
  • Label: 306 Records
Lookin' at You
  • Release date: July 7, 2009
  • Label: On Ramp Records
The Classics
  • Release date: November 12, 2015
  • Label: On Ramp Records

Christmas albums
Title Details
Now That's Christmas
  • Release date: November 28, 2005
  • Label: 306 Records

Singles
Year Single Album
2002 "Hello" Free
2003 "Free"
"Different"
2004 "The Farmer's Back"
"She Looks a Lot Like You"
"She Moved" Summertown Road
2005 "I've Got It Good"
2006 "I'd Rather Be Lucky"
2007 "Your Love Is My Luck"
"You Can't Beat an Original"
2008 "What a Girl Wants"
"The Other Side of the Radio" Lookin' at You
2009 "Lookin' at You"
2010 "Saved by Grace"
"The Trouble with Love"

Music videos
Year Video Director
2002 "Hello" Antonio Hrynchuk
2003 "Free" Stephano Barberis
"Different" Antonio Hrynchuk
2004 "The Farmer's Back"
"She Moved"
2005 "I've Got It Good" Sean Danby
2006 "I'd Rather Be Lucky"
"Now That's Christmas" Antonio Hrynchuk
2008 "The Other Side of the Radio"

Awards and nominations

Johner has been nominated for many awards for his body of work. Between his solo work and the Johner Brothers, Brad he has won 67 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards which makes him one of the all-time winningest nominees in award history.

Brad Johnher awards and nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins68
Nominations79
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Nominated work Event Award Result
1991 Brad Johner Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year Won
"Why Did I Mistake You" Song of the Year Won
with The Johner Brothers Most Promising Won
1992 Entertainer of the Year Won
Group of the Year Won
Duo of the Year Won
"Goodbye For Good" with The Johner Brothers Song of the Year Won
Single of the Year Won
Some Kind of Magic with The Johner Brothers Album of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
1993 The Johner Brothers Entertainer of the Year Won
Group of the Year Won
"Where the Highway Divides" with The Johner Brothers Single of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
1994 with The Johner Brothers Entertainer of the Year Won
Group of the Year Won
The Johner Brothers and Lisa Brokop Vocal Collaboration of the Year Won
"My Brother and Me" with The Johner Brothers Song of the Year Won
Single of the Year Won
Video of the Year Won
My Brother and Me with The Johner Brothers Album of the Year Won
Brad Johner Manager of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
1995 with The Johner Brothers Entertainer of the Year Won
Group of the Year Won
"Light in My Life" (with Bart McKay) Song of the Year Won
"One Winter's Night" with The Johner Brothers TV Show of the Year Won
Brad Johner Manager of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
1996 "Ten More Miles"/Brad Johner & Bart McKay Song of the Year Won
1997 Brad Johner and Bonnie Cockrum Vocal Collaboration of the Year Won
1998 "It's a Little Too Late" with The Johner Brothers Video of the Year Won
2000 The Johner Brothers National Achievement Won
Perfect Life with The Johner Brothers Album of the Year Won
"Perfect Life" with The Johner Brothers Video of the Year Won
"Still in Love with You" Song of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
2001 "Maybe She'll Change Her Mind" with The Johner Brothers Video of the Year Won
with The Johner Brothers National Achievement Won
Brad Johner Booking Agent of the Year Won
Manager of the Year Won
2002 Brad Johner Male Vocalist of the Year Won
"Head Over Heels" Song of the Year Won
2003 Free Canadian Country Music Association Album of the Year Nominated
SOCAN Song of the Year Nominated
Brad Johner Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year Won
"Hello" Song of the Year Won
Single of the Year Won
Greatest Hits/The Johner Brothers Album of the Year Won
Brad Johner Band Back Up Band of the Year Won
Brad Johner & Bart McKay Record Producer of the Year Won
2004 Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Independent Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Won
Male Vocalist of the Year Won
Free Album of the Year Won
"Free" Song of the Year Won
Single of the Year Won
Video of the Year Won
Brad Johner Band Back Up Band of the Year Won
2005 Brad Johner Entertainer of the Year Won
Male Vocalist of the Year Won
SCMA Achievement Award Won
Brand Johner Band Back Up Band of the Year Won
2006 Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Independent Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Summertown Road Album of the Year Nominated
"I've Got It Good" CMT Video of the Year Nominated
Independent Single of the Year Nominated
Brad Johner Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year Won
Male Vocalist of the Year Won
2007 Brad Johner Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year Won
Independent Male Artist of the Year Nominated
"I'd Rather Be Lucky" Single of the Year Nominated
CMT Video of the Year Nominated
Brad Johner Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Won
Male Vocalist of the Year Won
Humanitarian Award Won
"I'd Rather Be Lucky Single of the Year Won
Video of the Year Won
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See also

References
  1. Country Music News Canadian country Music Artists CD's CDs CD Nashville report
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-05-18. Retrieved 2007-06-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived July 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived July 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. The Official Brad Johner Website/Le Site Officiel de Brad Johner Archived June 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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