Marcel (singer)
| Marcel | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marcel Francois Chagnon |
| Born | February 9, 1975 |
| Origin | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, music video director |
| Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Mercury Nashville, Lyric Street, Red Stripe Plane |
| Associated acts |
Jessica Andrews Josh Gracin Clay Walker Anthony Smith The Grascals |
Marcel Francois Chagnon (born February 9, 1975), known professionally as Marcel, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and music video director. Signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2003, he released his debut album You, Me, and the Windshield that year and charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with the single "Country Rock Star". Five years later, he signed to Lyric Street Records and released the single "I Love This Song", which has also charted. In addition, he has written two singles for Josh Gracin and two for his wife, Jessica Andrews.
Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Marcel was a professional hockey player until signing with Mercury Nashville Records in 2002. For four years prior to this, while waiting for an opportunity, he sang at clubs, bars, and waited tables for extra money.
In 2003, he released his debut album You, Me and the Windshield. The tracks "Country Rock Star" and "Tennessee" from this album were released as singles. After this he returned to writing songs for other artists.
Marcel has co-written two of Josh Gracin's singles: "Nothin' to Lose", which previously appeared on You, Me and the Windshield, and "Favorite State of Mind". Jessica Andrews also released two of his songs as singles: "There's More to Me Than You" and "Everything". Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, and Big & Rich have also recorded his songs.
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