Madeline Merlo

Madeline Merlo
Born 1994
Origin Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Country, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 2014–present
Labels Open Road Recordings
Website madelinemerlo.com

Madeline Merlo (born in 1994 in Maple Ridge, British Columbia[1]) is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Merlo was discovered by Vancouver writer/producer Dan Swinimer at age 17. Swinimer signed Madeline to his production company "Manicdown Productions" and worked with her for close to 2 years before helping her secure a record contract with Open Road Recordings in February 2013. She released her debut single, "Sinking Like a Stone", produced and co-written by Swinimer in February 2014.[2] It charted for twenty weeks on the Billboard Canada Country chart, peaking at number 32.[3] A self-titled extended play was released via Open Road on July 22, 2014.[4] Her single Honey Jack became a national hit across Canada landing her the opening slot on The Road Trip Tour alongside Dean Brody and Paul Brandt. She starred in the feature film Country Crush and also did the voice singer Dusk Sonata in My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks. Madeline Merlo is the 2015 CCMA Rising Star and BC CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year. Her debut album expected early 2016.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Free Soul[5]

Extended plays

Title Details
Madeline Merlo
  • Release date: July 22, 2014
  • Label: Open Road Recordings

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
CAN Country
[3]
2014 "Sinking Like a Stone" 32 Free Soul
"Alive" 42
2015 "Honey Jack" 25
2016 "Whatcha Wanna Do About It"A 10

Music videos

Year Video Director
2014 "Sinking Like a Stone" Adam Rothlein
"Alive" John "JP" Poliquin
2016 "Whatcha Wanna Do About It"

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Result
2015 Canadian Country Music Association Rising Star Won

References

  1. ↑ Zimmer, Eric (March 24, 2014). "Maple Ridge musician chasing her dream". Maple Ridge Times. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Madeline Merlo on CBC Music". CBC Music. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Madeline Merlo Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Madeline Merlo – Madeline Merlo". AllMusic. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ Wadhwani, Ashley (April 12, 2016). "Maple Ridge singer set to release debut album". Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times. Retrieved April 13, 2016.

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