Rod Black is a Canadian country rock singer-songwriter and the lead singer of hard rock band Jet Black Stare.[1] In 2014, Black launched a solo career with the release of the single "Keepin' On" to country radio.[1] It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Canada Country chart.[2] Black was nominated at the 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards for Best New Group or Solo Artist: Country for the song.[3] Black's second solo single, "Long Gone", was released in March 2015.[4][5] A music video for the song premiered in May.[6] At the 2015 British Columbia Country Music Association Awards, Black was nominated for Rising Star.[7]
Rod Black | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Country rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Southern Row Records |
| Website | www |
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [2] | ||
| 2014 | "Keepin' On" | 22 |
| 2015 | "Long Gone" | — |
| 2016 | "Miles to Go" | — |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
Music videos edit
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Long Gone" | Grant Vetters |
| 2016 | "Go Big or Go Home" | Gene Greenwood |
| "Miles to Go" |
References edit
- ^ a b Kingsland, Amanda (July 7, 2014). "FRESH CROP: Rod Black – Keepin On". Country 101.1. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b "Rod Black Album & Song Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Canadian Music Week Announces Nominees for the Canadian Radio Music Awards!". Canadian Independent Music Association. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 4, 2015). "World Premiere: Rod Black – "Long Gone"". Roughstock. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Young, Heather (April 11, 2015). "Interview – Rod Black". Canadian Beats. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (May 8, 2015). "New video released by Rod Black". Canadian Beats. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 26, 2015). "Rod Black Nominated For BC Country Music Award". Roughstock. Retrieved February 19, 2016.