Charlie Major
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Charlie Major | |
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| Birth name | Charles Bernard Major |
| Born | December 31, 1954 |
| Origin | MDM Recordings |
| Website | www.charliemajor.com |
Charles Bernard Major (born December 31, 1954) is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded seven studio albums and released more than twenty singles. In 2019 he was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Musical career
Born in Aylmer, Quebec, Charlie Major knew he wanted to be a musician since he was 19 years old.[1] He was blinded in one eye as a result of a pellet gun accident when he was 12.[2] Major released his debut album in Canada, The Other Side, in 1993. All six singles released from the album went to No. 1 on the RPM Country chart.
He won the
Personal life
Charlie Major is divorced and is the father of three sons. He divides his time between homes in Ottawa, Ontario; and in Nashville, Tennessee, where he first moved in 1994. Today Major spends the majority of his time in his native Canada.
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
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| 1994 | Juno Awards of 1994 | Country Male Vocalist of the Year
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Won |
| Best New Solo Artist | Nominated | ||
| Canadian Country Music Association | SOCAN Song of the Year — "I'm Going to Drive You Out of My Mind" | Won | |
| Single of the Year — "I'm Going to Drive You Out of My Mind" | Won | ||
| Male Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| 1995 | Juno Awards of 1995 | Country Male Vocalist of the Year
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Won |
| Canadian Country Music Association | Male Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 1996 | Juno Awards of 1996 | Country Male Vocalist of the Year
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Won |
| Best Male Vocalist | Nominated | ||
| Canadian Country Music Association | Male Artist of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ allmusic ((( Charlie Major > Biography )))
- ^ Guest Appearance, Holmes on Homes, Season 6, Episode 11
External links
- Official web site
- Official MySpace page
- Music Videos
- Charlie Major: Tough Music That's Headed Straight for Your Heart
- Charlie Major at IMDb
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