Chad Brownlee | |
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Background information | |
Born | July 12, 1984 |
Origin | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | MDM Recordings |
Website | Official website |
Chad Brownlee | |||
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Born |
Kelowna, British Columbia, CAN |
July 12, 1984 ||
Position | Defenceman | ||
ECHL team Former teams |
Idaho Steelheads Minnesota State Mavericks |
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NHL Draft | 190th overall, 2003 Vancouver Canucks |
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Playing career | 2003–2009 |
Chad Brownlee (born July 12, 1984 in Kelowna, British Columbia) is a Canadian country music artist and former ice hockey defenceman.
Brownlee was a draft pick for the Vancouver Canucks in 2003, going in the sixth round No. 190th overall. After four years of playing for the NCAA's Minnesota State Mavericks (located in Mankato, Minn.), Brownlee made his pro debut with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads in 2007.
Following a series of injuries, he turned his attention to music the following year. His first single, "The Best That I Can (Superhero)", was released in November 2009. Brownlee's self-titled debut album, produced by Mitch Merrett, was released in August 2010. He followed it up with Love Me or Leave Me in 2012. Brownlee was nominated for a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year on February 19, 2013. The awards took place on April 21 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Brownlee's third album, The Fighters, was released on June 3, 2014.