MacKenzie Porter
| MacKenzie Porter | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | MacKenzie Lea Porter |
| Born |
January 7, 1990 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instruments | Piano, violin |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Thelma Lea |
| Associated acts | Kalan Porter |
| Website |
mackenzieporter |
MacKenzie Lea Porter (born January 7, 1990 in Medicine Hat, Alberta[1]) is a Canadian actress and musician.
Life and career
Early life
MacKenzie Porter was raised on a cattle and bison ranch near Medicine Hat, Alberta.[2] She began studying piano, violin and voice at age four.[2] Growing up, she toured in a family band with her brother, 2004 Canadian Idol winner Kalan Porter.[2]
Film career
Porter has appeared in numerous films and television productions, including the TV series Dinosapien in 2007.[2] She earned a Best Actress in Alberta award for her role in the TV movie The Other Woman.[3] She was also named as one of the Top 11 Hottest Vancouver Actors to Watch for 2011 by BC Living magazine.[4]
Music career
After moving to Vancouver to pursue acting, Porter teamed up with musician and actor Andrew Jenkins to form the band The Black Boots.[5] In 2010, she launched a solo career.[5] Porter was the winner of the 2011 Nashville North Star competition.[6] She has opened for Kenny Chesney, Doc Walker and Trooper, among others,[3] and has performed for Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gene Simmons.[7]
In October 2012, Porter released her debut single, "I Wish I'd Known".[8] Her second single, "Never Gonna Let You", was co-written and produced by Carolyn Dawn Johnson.[9] Porter was chosen as one of six acts for the inaugural Canadian Country Music Association Discovery Program in 2013.[10] She is also nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.[9] Her debut album will be released in 2014.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dinosapien | Courtney | 11 episodes |
| 2007 | Christmas in Wonderland | Shane | |
| 2008 | The Other Woman | Lauren | TV movie |
| 2008 | 45 R.P.M. | Debbie Baxter | |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Viki | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Kim | Episode: "Clap Your Hands If You Believe" |
| 2010 | Ice Quake | Girl | TV movie |
| 2011 | Endgame | Kim Sharland | Episode: "The Other Side of Summer" |
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Alexa | Episode: "Pool Shark" |
| 2011 | Finding a Family | Jen Bante | TV movie |
| 2012 | Gay Dude | Country Singer | |
| 2012 | Chained | Iphigenia | Short film |
| 2012 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Lanie | Episode: "Stage Fright" |
| 2012 | Seattle Superstorm | Chloe Peterson | TV movie |
| 2012 | A Killer Among Us | Marissa Drake | TV movie |
| 2012 | The Horses of McBride | Nicki Davidson | TV movie |
| 2013 | All's Fair in Love and Advertising | Kelly Burns | TV movie |
| 2013 | Leap 4 Your Life | Brooke | |
| 2013 | Emma's Wings: A Bella Sara Tale | Emma (voice) | |
| 2013 | Guess Who's Coming to Christmas | Kelly Harding | TV movie |
| 2014 | Blackstone | Brianna | 2 episodes |
| 2014-2016 | Hell on Wheels | Naomi Bohannon | 12 episodes |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| MacKenzie Porter |
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [12] |
CAN [13] | |||
| 2012 | "I Wish I'd Known" | 34 | — | MacKenzie Porter |
| 2013 | "Never Gonna Let You" | 11 | 96 | |
| 2014 | "If You Ask Me To" | 17 | — | |
| "Misfit Parade" | — | — | ||
| 2015 | "Rodeo" | 32 | — | TBD |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "I Wish I'd Known" | David Tenniswood |
| 2013 | "Never Gonna Let You" | |
| 2014 | "If You Ask Me To" | |
| "Misfit Parade" | ||
| 2015 | "Rodeo" | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian Country Music Association | Rising Star | Nominated |
| Leo Awards | Best Female Lead in a Television Movie | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Canadian Country Music Association | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Juno Awards of 2015 | Country Album of the Year – MacKenzie Porter | Nominated |
| Canadian Country Music Association | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Video of the Year – "If You Ask Me To" | Nominated | ||
| All Star Band – Fiddle | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "MacKenzie Porter Movie Career & Credits". Northernstars. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Pape, Hendrik (August 10, 2011). "MacKenzie Porter almost ready to take off". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- 1 2 Block, Sheri (December 14, 2012). "'The Horses of McBride' a perfect fit for Alberta actress MacKenzie Porter". CTV. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ Leary, Joe (February 16, 2012). "Top 11 Hottest Vancouver Actors to Watch for 2011 Recap". BC Living. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- 1 2 Jafri, Amen (August 11, 2011). "Singer finds her own path". Metro News. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ Turner, Katie (July 12, 2011). "A star is rising in Nashville North". Metro News. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ Dahlman, Ryan (July 25, 2012). "Sky is the limit for talented southeast Albertan". Prairie Post. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Artists flood music market with new singles". Postmedia News. October 2, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- 1 2 Sanchez, Rose (July 31, 2013). "MacKenzie Porter gets a nod from CCMA’s with Rising Star nomination". Prairie Post. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ Brown, Chris (June 8, 2013). "Hat’s MacKenzie Porter selected for inaugural CCMA Discovery Program". Medicine Hat News. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ Pederson, Casadie (March 15, 2013). "Fresh Find – MacKenzie Porter". Top Country. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "MacKenzie Porter Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ "MacKenzie Porter Album & Song Chart History - Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.