John Gracie has travelled the world with his music. He is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, who is set to release his 8th CD next month. This new, all original CD that has developed into an album of social conscience, its creation has been one of the highlights of his musical career. In the months ahead, he will be working with Atlas Records on the US release of his very popular Christmas CD that has already sold over 50,000 units in Canada
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Influences
Gordon Lightfoot, Ray Price, Cat Stevens
Bio
John Gracie was born and raised only a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean. He often recollects the times he would stare out at the ocean and be inspired by its power. There is no doubt that the ocean, his Cape Breton roots and being a coal miner’s son have been a great influence on John Gracie’s songwriting. His mother once visited a fortune teller who told her that her son would get everything he needed in life because of his guitar. It has come to be. The following are some highlights of John Gracie’s career. John is set to release in July 04, his 8th CD, all original and reflective of his life over the past few years.
-International touring artist, performs at festivals/special events, performing arts centres, conferences, host of songwriter circles in Canada and the US, toured Tokyo to Miami
-2004 release of 8th album, Acoustic Jeep
-2003 signing with US based label, Atlas Music
-2003 release of DVD, John Gracie-Christmas As I Remember It, Christmas Special airs on satellite TV
-2003 national festival circuit
-2003/04 Performances with NS Symphony Orchestra
-2003 Christmas CD sells 50,000 units
-Christmas 2002, national Christmas Tour, Christmas TV special airs in Eastern Canada, Ontario and Saskatchewan
-2002 NEMO Music Conference, Boston, MA (one of two Canadians chosen to appear in Around the World in 80 Minutes- an International Songwriters Circle hosted by Club Passim, Harvard Square
-2002 East Coast Music Awards nominee
-2001 Juno Nominee *Cana