Gil Grand
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Gil Grand (born January 8, 1968) is a country music singer, best known for his hit "Famous First Words".
Gil was born Gilles Lagrandeur in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
In 1998 Gil left home and headed for Nashville, Tennessee. He would eventually sign a major US record deal with Sony Music Nashville's Monument Records. His debut album "Famous First Words" immediately gained the attention and accolades of the country music industry. He received three CCMA nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album Of The Year and Wrangler Rising Star. This proved to be an impressive debut and a solid foundation for a brand new artist to build on.
With a bunch of new songs under his belt, the stage was set for the release of his second album entitled Burnin. Released December of 2002 Burnin' has become virtually a "greatest hits" album. "Cry A Little", "Break It To Them Gently", "Run" and the title track all blazed their way up the charts and were mainstays on radio airwaves across the country.
The success of this record earned Gil 5 CCMA nominations in 2003 including Single Of The Year, Socan Song Of The Year, Video Of The Year, and Best Album Graphics, with Gil taking home the award for Independent Male Artist Of The Year.
Whether sharing his songs and stories in an acoustic setting, or performing at one of his energetic full-band concerts, Gil Grand continues to wow audiences with his pure traditional voice and his ability to entertain and connect with the fans. "It's an incredible feeling to share your music with the fans and to know you've touched someone's life. I feel blessed and proud to be a Canadian country artist. This is the best job in the world!"
Gil released his third album, Somebody's Someone, in March 2006. He is currently on tour with his brother Jake Mathews. Their "Raise The Roof" tour is increasing awareness of Ronald McDonald House.
[edit] Awards and nominations
1998 RPM Male Vocalist of the Year
1999 CCMA Album of the Year CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year CCMA Wrangler Rising Star
2003 CCMA Independent Male Artist of the Year CCMA Single of the Year: "Cry A Little" CCMA Socan Song of the Year: "Cry A Little" CCMA Video of the Year: "Cry A Little"
2004 CCMA Video of the Year: "Run" CCMA Socan Song of the Year Independent Male Artist of the Year
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