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Gary Beals
Birth name Gary Beals
Born (1982-10-25) October 25, 1982 (age 42)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Origin Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia
Genres Gospel, RnB
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2002–present
Associated acts Ryan Malcolm

Gary Beals (born October 25, 1982) is a Canadian singer who is best known for being runner up in the first season of the reality television series Canadian Idol. He is a resident of Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia and named "Best Halifamous Person of 2003" by The Coast. Halifax Regional Municipality celebrated "Gary Beals Day" on November 22, 2003.

He is gay.

Career

After coming second place to Ryan Malcolm on Canadian Idol, he released a self-titled debut CD in August 2004.

His first album, Gary Beals, entered the Canadian album charts at Number 10 and went on to sell 110,000 copies.

His second album, The Rebirth Of..., was released on June 9, 2009.

His third studio album, Bleed My Truth was released October 23, 2020. His first single from the album, "Me For Me", 'is about being vulnerable and not being afraid to expose pieces of ourselves. It's about having open and honest conversations with those we love.'

Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak Sales
CAN
2004 Gary Beals
* Debut album
  • Released: August 17, 2004
10
* Sales: 110,000
2009 The Rebirth Of...
* Second studio album
  • Released: June 9, 2009
* Sales: n/a
2020 Bleed My Truth
* Third studio album
  • Released: October 23, 2020
* Sales: n/a
2023 The Melody Within
* Fourth studio album
  • Released: October 27, 2023
* Sales: n/a
"—" denotes the album did not chart.

Singles

Year Single Chart peaks Album
CAN
2004 "Summer Nights" 4 Gary Beals
"I've Changed"
"Not That Strong"
2009 "I Know You're Out There" The Rebirth Of...
"Jump Off" (featuring Blessed)
2020 "Me for Me" Bleed My Truth
"Blood Red Roses"

"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

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