William Prince (musician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William Prince
Background information
Born	Selkirk, Manitoba
Origin	Winnipeg, Manitoba
Genres	Folk, country
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Six Shooter Records, Glassnote Records
Associated acts	Indian City

William Prince (born in 1986) is a talented Canadian singer and songwriter. He creates amazing folk and country songs. William Prince lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and shares his stories through music.

About William Prince

William Prince is a well-known musician from Canada. He writes and sings his own songs. His music often tells stories about life and his heritage.

His Early Life and Musical Journey

William Prince was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, in 1986. His family later moved to Peguis First Nation. He is a direct descendant of Chief Peguis, an important leader.

Music was always a big part of his life. His father, Edward Prince, was also a musician and a preacher. William used to travel with his dad, playing music in northern Manitoba. This helped him learn a lot about performing.

Releasing His Music

William Prince started releasing his own music in 2015. His first album was called Earthly Days. One of his songs, "Breathless," even became popular on the Billboard charts in 2018.

He released his second album, Reliever, in 2020. Later that year, he shared a special album called Gospel First Nation. This album featured country gospel songs. It included new songs he wrote, songs by his father, and traditional gospel tunes.

His fourth album, Stand in the Joy, came out in 2023. Before the album, he released two songs from it: "When You Miss Someone" and "Tanqueray."

Performing and Collaborating

Besides his solo work, William Prince also performed with the band Indian City. He played alongside Vince Fontaine and Don Amero in this group.

In 2022, he took part in a special concert. It was a tribute to the legendary musician Buffy Sainte-Marie. William Prince sang two songs at this event. He performed "Up Where We Belong" with Marie-Mai. He also sang "Now That the Buffalo's Gone" with members of The Tragically Hip.

A big moment for him was playing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. He performed there in February 2023 and received great praise.

Awards and Achievements

William Prince has won many awards for his music. These awards show how talented he is as a songwriter and performer.

Major Music Awards

In 2016, he won the Western Canadian Music Award for Aboriginal Artist of the Year. He also received a nomination for a Canadian Folk Music Award.

His first album, Earthly Days, won a Juno Award in 2017. This was for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. The Juno Awards are very important in Canadian music.

His song "The Spark" won the 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize. This award celebrates great Canadian songs.

His 2020 album Reliever was also nominated for a Juno Award. In 2021, he won two Canadian Folk Music Awards. These were for Contemporary Album of the Year and English Songwriter of the Year.

Recent Success

In 2021, William Prince performed at the Juno Awards ceremony. He sang "The Spark" with Serena Ryder. They also released two songs together in 2022: "Sing Me a Song" and "River of Tears."

His album Stand in the Joy won another Juno Award in 2024. This was also for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. He was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year for three of his songs.

At the 19th Canadian Folk Music Awards, he won even more awards. He won Contemporary Album of the Year for Stand in the Joy. He also won Solo Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for "When You Miss Someone." His album was also nominated for an award at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Earthly Days (2015)
• Reliever (2020)
• Gospel First Nation (2020)
• Stand in the Joy (2023)

Singles

• "7" (2016)
• "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" (2018)
• "Breathless (Acoustic)" (2018)
• "The Spark" (2019)
• "Always Have What We Had" (2020)
• "Sing Me a Song" (2022, with Serena Ryder)
• "River of Tears" (2022, with Serena Ryder)
• "When You Miss Someone" (2023)
• "Tanqueray" (2023)