- Aaron Lines
Infobox musical artist
Name = Aaron Lines
Img_capt = Aaron Lines in concert at the Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, California
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Anthony Aaron Lines
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Born = birth date and age|1977|11|17
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Origin =Fort McMurray, Alberta ,Canada
Instrument = Vocals,Guitar ,Piano
Genre = Country
Occupation =Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2001-present
Label = Combustion, RCA Nashville, BNA, Outside the Lines
Associated_acts =Paul Brandt ,Martina McBride
URL = [http://www.aaronlines.com/ Official Site]Aaron Lines (born
November 17 ,1977 in Fort McMurray,Alberta ,Canada ) is a Canadian country musician. Active since 2001, he has recorded a total of four studio albums to date. In addition, he has charted a total of ten singles on the country music charts of both Canada and theUnited States . His highest-charting single in the U.S. was "You Can't Hide Beautiful" in 2003-2004 (#4 onHot Country Songs ), while his highest-charting hit in Canada was the Number One "Cheaper to Keep Her ".Biography
Aaron Lines' debut album, "Love Changes Everything", was released in Canada in 2001 by
independent record label Combustion Music. The first two singles, "Love Changes Everything" and "I Can Read Your Heart," both found success on Canadian country radio. Lines was nominated for Best New Country Artist/Group at the 2002Juno Award s, and Best New Artist at the 2002Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.As Lines' career was taking off in Canada, he set his sights on an American record deal. He performed a showcase for
RCA Records in May 2001. The next day, the label phoned to offer Lines a record deal. [ [http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/lines_aaron/bio.jhtml CMT.com : Aaron Lines : Biography ] ] He immediately began work on his second album, "Living Out Loud", released on January 7, 2003. The album debuted at #9 on Billboard'sTop Country Albums chart, while the first single, "You Can't Hide Beautiful," reached #4 on Billboard'sHot Country Songs chart. The album was a success in Canada as well, and at the 2003 CCMA Awards, Lines received 6 nominations, including the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans' Choice Award. When the awards were handed out in September, Lines was named Male Artist of the Year, and also picked up the Rising Star Award.In 2003, Lines was an opening act for
Martina McBride 's Greatest Hits tour.Aaron Lines' third album, "
Waitin' on the Wonderful ", was released on September 6, 2005. The title track stalled at #37 on US Country and the album was not released in the US. Meanwhile, in Canada, the first three singles from the album all reached the top 10 on the Canadian Country Singles chart. In fact, Lines was the most played country artist on Canadian radio in 2005. [ [http://www.aaronlines.com/fastfacts.html :: Aaron Lines Official Website :: ] ] For two years, Lines had the most played song on Canadian country radio - "Waitin' on the Wonderful" in 2005, and "Lights of My Hometown" in 2006. [ [http://www.aaronlines.com/biography.html :: Aaron Lines Official Website :: ] ] At the 2006 CCMA Awards, Lines was again nominated for the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans' Choice Award. [http://www.ccma.org/Media/2006August02-02.pdf]Lines moved back from Nashville to Canada in 2006 to work on his fourth album, "
Moments That Matter ". The album was released on June 12, 2007, and distribued byFontana Distribution . The first single, "Cheaper to Keep Her," became Lines' first #1, reaching the top spot in 11 short weeks. The accompanyingmusic video features cameos fromRhett Warrener ,Darren McCarty ,Jamie McLennan ,Richie Regehr , and Lines' good friendPaul Brandt . "Moments That Matter" was nominated for the 2008Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year.Discography
Albums
ingles
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*A^ "You Can't Hide Beautiful" also peaked at #38 on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 .
*B^ Failed to chart in US.
*C^ Current single.References
External links
* [http://www.aaronlines.com Aaron Lines' Official Website]
* [http://www.thelinesden.com Aaron Lines' Fansite]
* [http://www.lyricsystem.com/aaron-lines/ Aaron Lines Lyrics]
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