Emerson Drive facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Emerson Drive
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Emerson Drive, in 2010
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| Also known as | 12 Gauge |
| Origin | Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | DreamWorks Nashville Midas/Valory Open Road Amdian Music Co. Nine North QuarterBack |
| Associated acts | Richard Marx Johnny Reid Shania Twain Farmer's Daughter |
| Members | Danick Dupelle Brad Mates Mike Melancon David Pichette Dale Wallace |
| Past members | Pat Allingham Remi Barre Dan Bauman Dan Binns Patrick Bourque Chris Hartman Derrick Kuzemchuk Jeff Loberg David Switzer |
Emerson Drive is a popular Canadian country band that started in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The band has five members who play different instruments and sing. These members are Danick Dupelle, Brad Mates, Mike Melancon, David Pichette, and Dale Wallace. They have been making music for many years and are known for their country songs.
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The Story of Emerson Drive
How the Band Started
The band first formed in 1995. At that time, they were known by a different name: 12 Gauge. However, they had to change their name because another rap group already used it. So, they chose the name Emerson Drive. This name comes from the Emerson Trail, which is a path that goes across Western Alberta and connects to the Alaskan Highway.
Their First Music
Emerson Drive released their very first album, called Open Season, in 1996. They continued to make music and released several more albums over the years. Their album Decade of Drive came out on February 8, 2011. They also released their seventh studio album in 2012, which included the song "She's My Kind of Crazy". This song was released as a single on July 16, 2012.
Awards and Recognition
Emerson Drive has been recognized for their music many times. They have been nominated for several important awards. One big nomination was for a Grammy Award in 2008. This was for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" for their song "Moments". They have also won many awards from the Canadian Country Music Association, showing how much their music is loved in Canada.
Images for kids
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Emerson Drive at the CMA Music Festival
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