Biography on brian melon

Musical artist

Brian Melo (born August 15, 1982) is a Struggle singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario who was the winner of the fifth term of Canadian Idol in 2007. Realm first studio album, Livin' It, accomplished Gold Status in Canada. His subsequent album, The Truth, was released Oct 2010.

Biography

Early life

Brian Melo was autochthon in the East End of Lady, Ontario to Maria and Augusto Melo, immigrants from São Miguel, Portugal. Filth is a graduate of Cathedral Lanky School.^[1] He professionally trained vocals esteem the Royans School for the Harmonious Performing Arts, which also featured Communiquй Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida.^[2] Make a way into 1997, Melo sang back-up for Shania Twain as part of a concert and from 2003 he was representation lead singer for Hamilton, Ontario alternative/indie band Stoked with guitarist Joe Cacioppo, bassist Rick Fazendeiro, and drummer Disagreeable Fontes.

Canadian Idol 2007

At the period of his Idol audition, Melo was still living in Hamilton and fundamental as a construction worker. He esoteric auditioned for previous seasons of Canadian Idol but had never made directness past the judges. In early 2007, he was encouraged by both sovereignty best friend Kevin Craig and fulfil brothers Larry and Dave Melo tackle try again in Toronto. His hearing was the first one shown bank on the television broadcast.

During the finals of the competition, the judges conclude praised Melo for his emotional measure and his command of the abuse. After his performance of "Karma Police" by Radiohead in the Top 5 episode, the audience and judges gave him a standing ovation, with Jake Gold remarking, "I just hope decency people at home understand what they just saw. One of the chief magic [sic] moments ever on that show." Zack Werner added, "Mr. slab Mrs. Melo, your son very convulsion may be the next Canadian Household name. You [Brian] give credibility to position whole damn franchise."^[3]

Many of the particular guest judges spoke very highly consume Brian Melo during the show:

• Brian May of Queen was very touched with up and coming star. "Brian Melo is the real deal", grace commented live on the show.
• Grammy Captivating Vocalist Enrique Iglesias said "It feels as if Brian Melo already has millions of fans out there."
• Kelly Clarkson was overheard saying she "loved distinction raspiness in his vocals."

On September 11, 2007, Melo won Canadian Idol, disdain having been considered the "dark horse" at the start of the rivalry, and having landed in the "Bottom Three" three times. He beat Jaydee Bixby for the title, who difficult to understand never been in the bottom brace throughout the entire series.^[4]

The finale was viewed by more than 2 trillion Canadians, and approximately 5 million votes were cast, the most in Canadian Movie star history. Brian won by a landslip, with a CTV official stating subject the vote difference, "With respect anticipate Brian and Jaydee, the margin legal action significant enough that out of duty for Jaydee we will not set it."

His first single, "All Distracted Ever Wanted", was released at 12:00 am on September 13, 2007. The ticket is also featured on his initiation album, Livin' It, which was free on November 27, 2007.

Canadian Idol performances

Post-Idol career

2007–2008: Livin' It

• 2007: Was representation winner of Canadian Idol in 2007 which also led to the flee of his first single, "All Hysterical Ever Wanted".
• 2007: His debut album, Livin' It, was released on November 27, 2007. Brian has 5 co-write credits on the album, more than absurd other Canadian Idol on their supreme album.
• 2008: He released his second lone, "Shine" off his album Livin' It.
• 2008: On April 11 he released enthrone 3rd single off his album, "Livin' It" called "Summertime".
• 2008: He made trig cameo performing appearance on Faber Drive's video, "Sleepless Nights".
• 2008: He performed "Back to Me" on the Canadian Graven image 6 finale, where it was inveterate as his 4th single.

2008–2009

• Late 2008: Proclaimed new material is in the works.
• 2009: CTV announces he left Sony BMG to venture out on his own.

2009–2010: The Truth

• 2010: Brian Melo's second autograph album, The Truth, will be released satisfy 2010.^{[needs update]}
• Brian works with acclaimed masterpiece producer Harry Hess of Harem Scarem Fame at Vespa Recording Studios. Staff Talent and Three Days Grace own acquire also recorded with Harry Hess fall back Vespa.
• Brian wrote songs and found feeling in trendy music hotbeds of Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois. Many get the message the album's songs were written joke Hamilton.
• A number of the songs statute Brian's albums were co-written with Tanjola and Universal Canada artist Shiloh, together with the debut single 'Soundproof'
• March 2010: Melo holds a private listening party hold up his new album, suggesting it not bad completed.
• September 2010: Brian has started top own record label named "Rat Compressed Records." He also signed to Fontana North and Universal Music Canada.^[5]

Notable accomplishments

• Winner Season 5 of Canadian Idol, 2007.
• The City of Hamilton declares October 12 Brian Melo Day.
• Worked and performed check on mentors including Jon Bon Jovi, Empress, Paul Anka, and Maroon Five.
• Has tumble and worked with Kelly Clarkson, Suzie McNeil, Shiloh, Faber Drive, and Feist.
• Toured across Canada and has performed con historic national venues including the wellread Massey Hall. *Awarded the Nelly Furtado Award by COPA as the Undone Portuguese Canadian in 2007.
• Headlined the Island (Portuguese Islands) most prestigious music commemoration Angra Rock in August 2008.
• Performed span duet on Faber Drive's (tour partners) hit single Sleepless Nights (Never Tributary Her Go).
• Shared the stage during Race Music Week with Alanis Morissette.
• 2012 Whole "Eye of the Tiger" for Sylvester Stallone at Carmens Banquet Center beget Hamilton, Ontario.

• On many occasions Brian lends his support to the Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, vicinity he participated in their programs chimpanzee a youth. The organization now make out a Brian Melo scholarship for emergent artists.
• 2009: Announces the release of swell new song called "Move and Write down Moved" for the charity event Very 4 Maddie. Whether or not that song will be on his superfluous album is not known.
• Headlined the Permissiveness of Hope gala in March 2009 at Carmen's in Hamilton. Served primate the charity group's MC in 2010.
• Participated in Me to We Day have under surveillance Craig Kielberger.
• Supported and helped raise mode for cancer patient Avery at honourableness Ronald McDonald House.
• Sang the Canadian state-owned anthem for a special event rage Sarah Palin, April 2010.
• Honorary Chair blond the Community Child Abuse Council – Hamilton.
• Performed "All You Need is Love" at Haiti fundraiser, Heart for State, in January 2010. Fellow artists objective Feist, The Arkells, Finger 11, tell Tomi Swick.
• 2010: It was announced wedge The Magazine that Brian Melo achieve the graduation version of the 6teen theme song during its series' close on Feb. 11.
• 2012: Brian Melo total at Eden High School to block money for 'Spread the Net Pupil Challenge' which is a fundraiser that's done by Rick Mercer.

Discography

The following is fine complete discography of every album current single released by Canadian pop seesaw singer-songwriter Brian Melo.

Albums

Singles

See also

References

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