Rod Black (singer)

Rod Black
GenresCountry rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2007–present
LabelsSouthern Row Records
Websitewww.rodblackmusic.com

Rod Black is a Canadian country rock singer-songwriter and the lead singer of hard rock band Jet Black Stare.[1] In 2014, Black launched a solo career with the release of the single "Keepin' On" to country radio.[1] It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Canada Country chart.[2] Black was nominated at the 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards for Best New Group or Solo Artist: Country for the song.[3] Black's second solo single, "Long Gone", was released in March 2015.[4][5] A music video for the song premiered in May.[6] At the 2015 British Columbia Country Music Association Awards, Black was nominated for Rising Star.[7]

  1. ^ a b Kingsland, Amanda (July 7, 2014). "FRESH CROP: Rod Black – Keepin On". Country 101.1. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Canada Country was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Canadian Music Week Announces Nominees for the Canadian Radio Music Awards!". Canadian Independent Music Association. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 4, 2015). "World Premiere: Rod Black – "Long Gone"". Roughstock. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  5. ^ Young, Heather (April 11, 2015). "Interview – Rod Black". Canadian Beats. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  6. ^ Melanson, Jenna (May 8, 2015). "New video released by Rod Black". Canadian Beats. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  7. ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 26, 2015). "Rod Black Nominated For BC Country Music Award". Roughstock. Retrieved February 19, 2016.