Codie Prevost

CODIE PREVOST NAMED
“FANS CHOICE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR”
AND “SPINS” WITH
10 SASKATCHEWAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS

INCLUDING
“MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
The stars are certainly aligned for Codie Prevost in 2009. His travels in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta had him touching thousands of lives in the last few months during his Community Futures “Road Ahead” tour which continues at full speed. Successful songwriting sessions in Nashville coupled with a personal invitation to perform at the highly acclaimed SxSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, was followed by an unprecedented 15 nominations at the 20th Anniversary of the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards handed out this past weekend April 25th and 26th in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Family, friends and fans witnessed as Codie Prevost and his band took the stage 10 times to accept 10 awards over the course of the weekend.

Saturday evening at the SCMA Industry Awards, Codie’s band and manager initiated the acceptance speech process. A thrilled
Allison Tymiak was awarded All Star Band Fiddle; Charles Dumont took home the All Star Band Drum Award; Rich McFarlane stopped on stage and picked up the award for All Star Band Guitar, and Al Leblanc was awarded Manager of the Year; the first time Al was awarded this honor was in 2006 for Codie’s debut album, The Road Ahead.

Legendary George Canyon was Sunday evening’s host and feature performer, and Codie accepted 6 SCMA Awards including Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year; Male Vocalist of the Year; Song of the Year (Composer) Codie Prevost / Willie Mack for Spin; Single of the Year: Spin; Album of the Year: Spin and last but not least, Backup Band: Codie Prevost Band.

Blake Emmons, Canadian country singer, entertainer and television host, best described Codie after experiencing his Saturday evening performance:

"Codie has "The Gift" that so many others simply wish they had.
Unique voice styling, stage presence and an ability
to convey true emotions through the words he writes
which translates through his music to his audience."


The Saskatchewan Country Music Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and enhancement of all aspects of Saskatchewan country music at the local, national, and international level. For a complete list of all award winners, visit www.scma.sk.ca.
- Irene Carroll

Codie Prevost is gifted. He has the fire of passion for music and the soul of a singer. He and his guitar could set the world alight with their tales of love and love lost to the passing of time. His style if similar to Keith Urban and Bryan Adams and there’s a sprinkle of Rob Thomas’s panache thrown in for good measure. But Codie is his own man and could easily steal the applause from even the most admired of his contemporaries. ‘Better Off Alone’ is clever, cryptic country music and you can almost smell the burning of the strings as Codie strums the guitar with the passion emanating from his musically inspired soul. Codie Prevost sings about his past, his present and his hopes for his future. His voice is superb and there’s fire in his belly. Codie wants to perform; he wants to show you what he can do and- most of all- he wants to entertain. Let him tell you the story of his life. Let him make you click your fingers and tap your feet. ‘The Road Ahead’ is refreshing, a breath of fresh air sweeping the dust from the music scene. You believe every word, you identify with Codie’s sentiment. Never before has the plight of the young male as he trundles through life been penned, phrased and expressed so elegantly.

The relationship between father and son is expressed to wonderful perfection on this album and one soon begins to wonder precisely where this Mr Codie Prevost has been hiding all these years. Is Mr Prevost yet another find that has gone under the radar of the music executives so busy signing Pop Princesses that they don’t recognise talent when it walks past them onward to fan worship, applause and adoration? To quote the Kaiser Chiefs out of context, when people get a hold of Codie’s new album “I predict a riot”. Country music with a dash of rock thrown in to spice things up. ‘The Road Ahead’ is a truly remarkable album that tells of a talent with much more to say. He means what he says and says what he means. He loves her and it’s not just the beer talking. She’s better off alone with him. In short, Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome onto the stage: Codie Prevost. - Musicshopper.info

"Codie has "The Gift" that so many others simply wish they had.
Unique voice styling, stage presence and an ability
to convey true emotions through the words he writes
which translates through his music to his audience."--
Blake Emmons, Canadian country singer, entertainer and television host

"Amidst a parade of earnest contenders, Codie Prevost was the stand-out performer at the 2008 CCMA New Artist Showcase. Relaxed and genuine, he occupies the spotlight with a confidence that suggests a stage veteran with material that places him easily above the competition. " -- Patrick Duffy, 2008 CCMA Award Winner, CD Design

Every once in a while you hear the future… And the message it sings is quite clear, very uncomplicated and remarkably true...........The future I hear is Codie Prevost -- Joe Wood , President RDR Music Group

“Codie Prevost has delivered a nugget of gold with SPIN” -- Jeff DeDekker, Leader Post

“Prevost’s career is on an upward track thanks to ‘Good Livin’ and the title track of his current CD -- SPIN” – Cam Fuller, Star Phoenix

“I’ve been a broadcaster for over 30 years – it was a pleasure to meet and introduce Codie - he IS genuine, cares about music and cares about his fans – we need MORE Codie Prevost’s in our industry.” – Bill Wood Program Director, FM Country CJVR



Codie Prevost is a talented, young entertainer. No flash or gimmicks, just solid songwriting, catchy music, great band behind him, and easy rapport with the audience. Very impressive! - Karen Mondor, Talent Buyer Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw
- Various

-Performed as part of the Canadian Country Christmas Tour 2009 with Sean Hogan, Jamie Warren, Sue Medley and Duane Steele, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia
-Dec 2009 release a new Christmas single to national radio, “Santa’s Got A New Ride” produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer, Randy Kohrs
-Selected to showcase at 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards, Brandon, MB
-Presented SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Award at the 2009 WCMA’s, Brandon, MB
-Performed at SOCAN”S “Songs & Stories” at the 2009 WCMA’s, Brandon, MB
-Performing EAST MEETS WEST Showcase Vancouver kicking off 2009 CCMAs
-2009 CCMA finalist for Rising Star
-Part of the Songwriter’s Café at the 2009 CCMA’S in Vancouver with Victoria Banks and Dean Brody
-Release the single “Breathtaking” to radio
- “Quicksand” recorded by Grammy Award Winner Randy Kohrs
-You Tube video featured on Dierks Bentley’s Myspace.com
-Cover Story of the June issue of Country Music News Canada’s only national country music publication
-2009 SCMA Awards including Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year; Male Vocalist of the Year; Song of the Year (Composer) Codie Prevost / Willie Mack for Spin; Single of the Year: Spin; Album of the Year: Spin and last but not least, Backup Band: Codie Prevost Band.
-All-star Band: Guitar - Rich McFarlane; Drums - Charles Dumont; Fiddle - Allison Tymiak: Manager-of-the-year: Al LeBlanc
-Performed at June’s CMA Festival at FUEL / AristoMedia Showcase, at famed Second Fiddle venue
-Filmed CTV tv commercial for “Save Local TV”
-Opened for Michelle Wright, Charlie Major, Ronnie Prophet, The Good Brothers, Oakridge Boys, Gord Bamford, Aaron Pritchett, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Deric Ruttan
-“One of Those Day” reaches #32 on the CMN chart and is featured on
- ERG Music Compilation
- Jones TM Hit Disc
- Promo’s Only Country CD
-April 6th/2009 “One of Those Days” released to Canadian Country Radio
-Featured in Austin’s Country Line Magazine March 2009 Issue
-Featured on Stripped Down – Shaw TV
-Interviewed on Clear Channel Austin – KVET & “Spin” gets played
-“Call Me When You Get There Currently #32 on the Country Music News Chart
-Asked to perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas
-Featured on Golden West Radio’s Canadian Top 10
-“Good Livin” & “Spin” listed in the Country Music News Top 100 Cancountry hits of 2008
-Spin 6-Pak Vol. 1 is named one of the Top albums of 2008 by Country Music News
-Community Futures launches add campaign in Alberta & Saskatchewan featuring Codie
CODIE PREVOST
Strengths and Past Successes
-January 5th 2009 “Call Me When You Get There” released to radio
-Nashville Music Guide reviews “Spin 6-Pak Vol.1” and gives it 6 out of 7 stars
-“Good Livin” reached #36 on the Country Music News Chart
-“Spin” reaches Top 60 on European Country Music Charts on June 8th 2008
-Released Christmas single “Christmas In The Country” to Canadian Country Radio
-2 week acoustic performance/radio interview tour of Ontario
-Featured at New Artist Showcase at the 2008 CCMA weekend in Winnipeg
-“Spin” hits Top 50 on BDS & Mediabase in Canada
-Spin” featured on
- ERG Music Compilation
- Jones TM Hit Disc
- Promo’s Only Country CD
- Mark Trail Music Compilation (Released in North America & Europe)
- Hillcrest Compilation
-Signs Advertising Campaign deal with Community Futures for Alberta & Saskatchewan
-Obtained funding from SaskMusic for the recording of “SPIN 6-Pak Vol.1”
-Part of the “Save Our Schools” Rally in Saskatchewan
-“Sounds Canadian” with Carolyn Dawn Johnson features “Spin”
-Part of the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards Songwriter’s Café
-Co-Headliner with Damian Marshall at the 2007 Vancouver Island Exhibition
-Showcased in Nashville at Douglas Corner Café as well as at the New Country Star Fan Club Party during the 2007 CMA Festival
-2007 SCMA Awards Show Performer (Hosted by Jamie Warren)
-Part of the Songwriter’s Circle with Lennie Gallant & Sean Hogan at the 2007 SCMA Awards Weekend
- “Shinin’ River” and “Next weekend” featured on the Jones TM Hit Disc (Distributed to Country Radio Across the USA & Canada)
-Showcased at Douglas Corner Café in Nashville during the 2006 CMA Festival
-“Rising Star” and “Album of the Year” winner at the 2006 SCMA Awards
-Top ten finalist for the 2006 CCMA Chevy Truck Rising Star Award
-Performed on the 2006 SCMA Awards Show (Hosted by Patricia Conroy)
-Since 2005 has received over 20 Music Industry Award nominations
-Featured performer on the 2006 Country North Show in Prince Albert
-Four singles on the Promo’s Only Country Compilation CD for Jukebox distribution across Canada
-2004 Saskatchewan Country Music Association “Boost Award” winner
-2 time finalist for GX 94 Star Search in Yorkton (2002 & 2003)
- Codie Prevost

CODIE PREVOST AMONG WINNERS OF THE 9TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

(www.independentmusicawards.com)


Saskatchewan, Canada’s Codie Prevost is among a diverse group of independent artists named as Winners of the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) headquartered out of Clifton, New Jersey, USA.. Prevost’s single “Spin” from his current album bearing the same title was named the winner in the Country Song of the Year category.



“Spin” written by Codie Prevost and OLE MUSIC PUBLISHING writer, Willie Mack, also garnered tremendous accolade at the 2009 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards when “Spin” won for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, as well as Album of the Year. In addition to the awards for single and album, Prevost was also honored with Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year, and Male Vocalist of the Year.

The winners in more than 50 album, song, music video and design categories selected from thousands of submissions from around the globe, were determined by a panel of 80 influential artists and industry pros including Shelby Lynne, Tom Waits, The Black Keys, Ricky Skaggs, Pete Wentz, Mark Hoppus, Aimee Mann, The Apples in Stereo, David Garrett, Suzanne Vega, Bettye LaVette, Judy Collins, Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward and Charlie Musselwhite.

“Spin” will be included in ‘Now Hear This’, the Independent Music Awards Winner CD compilation. Currently in production ‘Now Hear This’ will be serviced to thousands of college, public and commercial radio stations by radio promotion gurus The Planetary Group in early March.

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On another Codie Prevost songwriting note, “Quicksand” also from Prevost’s current album SPIN, was recorded by Nashville based Grammy Award winning producer Randy Kohrs for Kohr’s current acoustic CD titled QUICKSAND which recently launched worldwide.

On Friday January 15th Randy debuted “Quicksand” from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry to a packed house including Emmy Lou Harris and Joe Diffie who were also on stage during that performance.

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It was Ellen DeGeneres’ birthday on January 26th, and since she's in the middle of her Quest for World Domination, and it was Codie Prevost’s quest to prove “the six degrees of separation between people” theory is correct, Ellen’s loyal fans sent in some birthday greetings from all across the world.

Included on the front page of Ellen’s website is a special birthday song for Ellen, written and sung by Codie Prevost.

Click on the link and scroll down to Birthday Greetings from Around the World. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/

- Irene Carroll