Beverley Mahood facts for kids
Beverley Mahood (born on November 2, 1974) is a talented singer, songwriter, and TV host from Canada. She was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but moved to Canada as a child. Beverley is known for her amazing country music and for hosting many popular TV shows. She was also part of an all-girl music group called Lace.
Quick facts for kids
Beverley Mahood
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Beverley Mahood (left) with Giselle Brohman
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| Background information | |
| Born | 2 November 1974 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Country, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Spin Records BPM Entertainment Corp. |
Beverley has hosted many TV shows. From 2004 to 2005, she helped host Breakfast Television in Vancouver. Later, she became a co-host for CMT Canada's main show, CMT Central. She was also a judge on the show "CMT Chevy Karaoke Star." Other shows she hosted include Project Mom/Project Dad and Pick a Puppy.
In 2005, Beverley started a business called BPM Entertainment Corp. with a Canadian entrepreneur. She later took full ownership of the company in 2012. Beverley went to Saunders High School in London, Ontario.
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Beverley Mahood's Journey in Music and TV
How Did Beverley Mahood Start Her Music Career?
Beverley Mahood has been a big name in music across Canada and the United States. Her first album, Girl Out of the Ordinary, came out in 1998. This album had many popular songs played on the radio and cool music videos.
She signed with 143 Records, a music company owned by famous producer David Foster. With David Foster, she joined a female music group called Lace. They released an album called Lace in 1999. Their first song, "I Want a Man," was a huge hit in Canada. It also became the number one music video on CMT's Chevy Top 20.
Her second solo album, Moody Blue, was released in 2004. The music video for her song "The First Day You Wake Up Alone" also reached number one on CMT.
What Songs Has Beverley Mahood Written?
Besides singing her own songs, Beverley has written for other artists. She co-wrote the popular song "Come to Me" for Celine Dion. This song was on Celine Dion's 2005 album, Miracle.
Beverley also wrote "Good to Be Alive." This song became the theme for CMT's TV shows Project Mother and Project Dad. It was released to radio in 2007 with its own music video.
In May 2008, Beverley released a new song called "This Girl." Another song, "Rewrite History," came out in October 2008. Her album Unmistakable was released in November 2008. She also released a Christmas album, This Christmas Celebrate Me Home, in November 2008. In May 2013, Beverley released "Hope & Gasoline" to Canadian country radio. Her fourth album came out in November 2013 and was later re-released in 2017 as "New Religion" with extra songs.
Has Beverley Mahood Been in Movies or TV Shows?
In 2006, Beverley was part of a fashion campaign for Bootlegger Jeans. Her pictures were seen in stores all over North America.
She also acted in the 2004 TV movie Chicks with Sticks. Beverley was chosen to play the singing superhero Dazzler in the movie X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). However, her scenes were later cut from the movie.
How Does Beverley Mahood Help Others?
Beverley Mahood is very involved in charity work. She has hosted the Kinsmen Telemiracle in Saskatchewan every March for many years. In 2024, it was her 27th year hosting! As a host, Beverley performs, sings, introduces other performers, and talks to people who have raised money for the telethon. She also sings the Telemiracle theme song, "Thank You," which has been used since 2021.
She also performed at The Bohemian Ball in Toronto in 2009. This event helped raise money for the SickKids Foundation and the Hospital for Sick Children.
Beverley supports many other important causes. These include:
- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- The Alberta's Children's Hospital
- The David Foster Foundation
- The CIBC Run for the Cure
She is also the spokesperson for the Pink Mitten Campaign. This campaign raises money for breast cancer research and awareness.
Beverley Mahood's Music Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Girl Out of the Ordinary |
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| Moody Blue |
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| Have a Little Faith |
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| This Christmas Celebrate Me Home |
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| Unmistakable |
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| Hope and Gasoline |
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Beverley Mahood's Hit Songs
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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| 1997 | "Girl Out of the Ordinary" | 10 | Girl Out of the Ordinary |
| "A Little Thing Called Love" | 12 | ||
| 1998 | "Let's Kiss and Make Up" (with Ken Munshaw) | 17 | |
| "Radio 101" | 17 | ||
| 1999 | "I Love How You Listen to Me" | 23 | |
| "The Way a Woman Feels" | 38 | ||
| 2002 | "Absolutely" | — | N/A |
| 2003 | "The First Day You Wake Up Alone" | 21 | Moody Blue |
| 2004 | "I Like That Shirt" | 29 | |
| 2005 | "End of a Long Goodbye" | — | |
| "My Wheels Got Wings" | — | ||
| "Making It Up as You Go" | 19 | ||
| 2007 | "Good to Be Alive" | 46 | Unmistakable |
| 2008 | "This Girl" | 31 | |
| "Rewrite History" | — | ||
| 2013 | "Hope and Gasoline" | 16 | Hope and Gasoline |
| "I Can't Outrun You" | 48 | ||
| 2014 | "Sunday I'm an Angel" | 24 | New Religion |
| 2015 | "Atmosphere" | — | |
| 2016 | "New Religion" | — | |
| "—" means the song did not appear on the charts. | |||
Songs Where Beverley Was a Featured Artist
| Year | Single | Artist | Album |
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| 1999 | "Which Way Is Love" | John Landry | Forever Took Too Long |
| 2001 | "Couple on the Cake" | Steve Fox | Small World |
| 2016 | "You're My Home" | Mark Wills | N/A |
Beverley Mahood's Music Videos
| Year | Video | Director |
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| 1997 | "Girl Out of the Ordinary" | Terrance Odette |
| "Hook, Line and Sinker" | ||
| "A Little Thing Called Love" | ||
| "All Through the Night" | ||
| 1998 | "Let's Kiss and Make Up" (with Ken Munshaw) | |
| "Radio 101" | ||
| 1999 | "The Way a Woman Feels" | |
| "Which Way Is Love" (with John Landry) | ||
| 2001 | "Couple on the Cake" (with Steve Fox) | Terrance Odette |
| "Christmas Lullaby" | ||
| 2002 | "Absolutely" | |
| "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" | ||
| 2003 | "The First Day You Wake Up Alone" | Steven Goldmann |
| 2007 | "Good to Be Alive" | Warren P. Sonoda |
| 2008 | "This Girl" | Margaret Malandruccolo |
| "Freckles" | ||
| 2012 | "Taking Care of Christmas" (with Randy Bachman) | |
| 2013 | "Hope and Gasoline" | Jeth Weinrich |
| "I Can't Outrun You" | ||
| 2014 | "Sunday I'm an Angel" | |
| "Chariots of Fire" (with Kenny Munshaw) |
Awards and Recognitions
Beverley Mahood has won many awards for her music:
- CCMA Independent Female Artist – 2004, 1999, 1998
- CMT Independent Recording Artist of the Year, 1997
- Ontario Country Music Association: Rising Star, Female Vocalist, Group or Duo, Single, 1998
- RPM Big Country Awards: Rising Star 1998
- RPM Big Country Awards: Group of The Year (with Lace) 1999
- OCPHA: Group of the Year (with Lace) – 2002, 2000
- OCPHA: Vocal Collaboration (with Steve Fox – Couple on the Cake) 2002
