Emerson Drive
Background information
Origin	Grande Prairie, Alberta
Genre(s)	Country
Years active	1995 – Present
Label(s)	DreamWorks Records (2001 - 2004) Midas Records Nashville (2006 - Present)
Website	www.emersondrive.com
Members
Brad Mates - lead vocals David Pichette - fiddle Danick Dupelle - lead guitar Mike Melancon - drums Patrick Bourque - bass guitar, harmony vocals Dale Wallace - keyboards, harmony vocals
Former members
Jeff Loberg - bass guitar Pat Allingham - fiddle Chris Hartman - keyboards, acoustic guitar Dan Binns - lead guitar David Switzer - acoustic guitar Remi Barre - drums Derrick Kuzemchuk - drums

Emerson Drive, is a Canadian country music band which started out in Grande Prairie, Alberta in 1995 as 12 Gauge. The band is composed of Brad Mates (lead vocals), David Pichette (fiddle), Danick Dupelle (lead guitar), Mike Melancon (drums), Patrick Bourque (bass) and Dale Wallace (keyboards). Mates is a native of Alberta, while Wallace is a native of British Columbia, and the other four members hail from Quebec. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Nickname: Location of Grande Prairie in Alberta Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  Alberta Region Northern Alberta Census division 19 Incorporated Village: 1914   Town: 1919   City: 1958 Government [2]  - Mayor Wayne Ayling  - Governing body Grande Prairie City Council  - MP Chris Warkentin  - MLA Gordon Graydon, Mel Knight Area  - City 61. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... See also: 1994 in country music, 1995 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music // (as certified by Billboard magazine) 1 - No. ... The present is the time that is perceived directly, not as a recollection or a speculation. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... When David Geffen sold his Geffen Records to MCA Records he joined Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg to form Dreamworks SKG, with subsidiary DreamWorks Records. ... See also: 2000 in country music, 2001 in music, other events of 2001, 2002 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top hits of the year Number one hits (As certified by Billboard magazine) 1 - No. ... See also: 2003 in country music, 2004 in music, other events of 2004, 2005 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top hits of the year Number one hits (As certified by Billboard magazine) 1 – No. ... Midas Records Nashville is an American country music/Christian music record label established in 2006 and distributed through Universal Music Group. ... // January 14 – With the song, She Let Herself Go, George Strait scores his 40th No. ... The present is the time that is perceived directly, not as a recollection or a speculation. ... Nickname: Location of Grande Prairie in Alberta Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  Alberta Region Northern Alberta Census division 19 Incorporated Village: 1914   Town: 1919   City: 1958 Government [2]  - Mayor Wayne Ayling  - Governing body Grande Prairie City Council  - MP Chris Warkentin  - MLA Gordon Graydon, Mel Knight Area  - City 61. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595...

Biography

12 Gauge

12 Gauge was formed in February 1995 when Brad Mates entered a talent contest his local high school in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Through the contest, Mates (lead vocals) met Pat Allingham (fiddle) and Chris Hartman (piano/guitar/vocals). They decided to form a band with Dan Binns (lead electric guitar) David Switzer (acoustic guitar), Jeff Loberg (bass) and Remi Barre (drums). The band started practicing in Mates' basement and entering singing contests. In 1996, they won the opportunity to write and record a 6-track album (Open Season). Nickname: Location of Grande Prairie in Alberta Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  Alberta Region Northern Alberta Census division 19 Incorporated Village: 1914   Town: 1919   City: 1958 Government [2]  - Mayor Wayne Ayling  - Governing body Grande Prairie City Council  - MP Chris Warkentin  - MLA Gordon Graydon, Mel Knight Area  - City 61. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... Open Season is the first album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ...

12 Gauge began work on their second album, Until You Walk The Tracks, the following year. By this time, Switzer had left the group and drummer Remi Barre had been replaced by Derrick Kuzemchuk. Soon after the release, Binns and Kuzemchuk left the group, to be replaced by Danick Dupelle (lead guitar) and Mike Melancon (drums). They toured around Canada to support the album, charting two songs in Canada and even releasing a music video to CMT Canada ("Some Trains Never Come"). Until You Walk The Tracks is the second album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... CMT is a Canadian cable television specialty channel, which airs programming devoted to country music; in the form of music videos, award shows, concerts, television series, and more. ...

Breakthrough & Emerson Drive

After finding success in Canada, the band headed to Nashville for an American record deal. They also hired Gerry Leiske as their manager, replacing previous manager Lionel Allingham (father of fiddler, Pat Allingham). After discovering the name 12 Gauge was already registered to an American rap group, the band had to search for a new name. They also dropped their old-fashion country image (dressing in trenchcoats holding rifles), after the recent tragedy at Columbine. They finally settled on the name Emerson Drive, named after a local road, the Emerson Trail. Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: , Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ... The Columbine High School massacre occurred on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in unincorporated Jefferson County, Colorado (the CDP of Columbine) near Denver and Littleton. ...

DreamWorks Records signed the group in 2000, and released their debut single, "I Should Be Sleeping," in 2001. The song was a top 5 hit on the Billboard singles chart, as was the follow-up single, "Fall Into Me." DreamWorks released their album, Emerson Drive, on May 21, 2002, debuting at #13 on Billboard. With their success came more changes to the line-up. Jeff Loberg exited the group to focus on his songwriting in August 2002, and was replaced by Patrick Bourque. Chris Hartman was replaced by Dale Wallace after he left to return to school. Finally, in June 2003, David Pichette joined the group after Pat Allingham parted to spend more time with his family. Lead singer Brad Mates is the only member from the group's original line-up. During late 2003 and early 2004, Emerson Drive opened up for Shania Twain during her Up! Tour. When David Geffen sold his Geffen Records to MCA Records he joined Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg to form Dreamworks SKG, with subsidiary DreamWorks Records. ... It has been suggested that Billboard be merged into this article or section. ... Emerson Drive is the first album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ... The Up! Tour was a major concert tour by country-pop star Shania Twain. ...

What If?

Emerson Drive recruited pop star Richard Marx to produce their second album, What If?, on June 29, 2004. Though the album debuted at #12 on Billboard's Country Albums chart, singles released from the album struggled on the country chart. "Last One Standing" peaked at #21, while "November" only reached #41. While the band was still doing well in their native Canada ("If You Were My Girl" was a top 10), DreamWorks dropped the band from their label in 2004. For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Winnetka, Illinois) is an adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter and record producer. ... What If? is the second album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Countrified

Keith Follesé and Brad Allen were launching a new record label, Midas Records Nashville, when they heard Emerson Drive. They quickly signed the band as their flagship artist. With Alabama's Teddy Gentry producing, Emerson Drive released their fifth album, Countrified, on September 19, 2006. The first single, "A Good Man," brought the band back to the American top 20, while the second single, "Moments", gave the group its first No. 1 single on the American country music charts. The band also received the awards for Best Group [1] and Song of the Year "Moments[2]" in the 2007 AboutCountry awards hosted by About.com.^[1][2] Midas Records Nashville is an American country music/Christian music record label established in 2006 and distributed through Universal Music Group. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Teddy Wayne Gentry was born in Fort Payne, Alabama in 1952. ... Countrified is the third and current album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Canadian singles chronology Countrified Soul (2006) Moments (2007) Moments is the name of a song by Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ...

Discography

12 Gauge

• Open Season (1996)
• Until You Walk The Tracks (1997)

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Emerson Drive

• Emerson Drive (2002)
• What If? (2004)
• Countrified (2006)

Emerson Drive is the first album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... What If? is the second album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Countrified is the third and current album of Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Singles

• ^ACredited to 12 Gauge.
• ^BCurrent single on U.S. charts.
• ^CCurrent single in Canada.

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Awards & Achievements

• ACM Top New Vocal Group/Duo for 2003
• Billboard’s #1 Top Country Artist of the Year for 2002
• R&R’s #1 New Artist MVP for 2002
• Group of the Year for two consecutive years, from the Canadian Country Music Association in 2002 and 2003
• A #1 Music Video on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown with "Fall Into Me"
• CCMA Rising Star Award in 2002
• Nominated for ACM Vocal Group Of The Year 2007
• Nominated for Country Album Of The Year for 2006 at the Juno Awards (Canadian)
• Won Country Group of the Year and Country Song of the Year on about.com
• Nominated for 9 CCMA's for 2007 (Group, Album for "Countrified", Single and Video both for "Moments" along with all 5 instrument players being nominated for All Star Band)
• Nominated for 2 CMA's for 2007 (Group and Video for "Moments")

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References

http://www.kickmycountrifiedsoul.com/history.html
http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/moonlight/555/ed.htm
http://countrymusicnews.ca/news.ihtml?step=2&article_id=147

1. ^ Emerson Drive enjoys the "Moment"
2. ^ Emerson Drive's Moment is Now

External links

• Emerson Drive Official Site
• Interview with Emerson Drive
• Interview mit Emerson Drive
• New Media Player