CORY GALLANT
2021 MUSIC PEI SONG OF THE YEAR (NOMINEE)
2021 MUSIC PEI DIGITAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR (NOMINEE)
2020 CBC SEARCHLIGHT TOP 10 FINALIST
2020 MUSIC PEI ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
2020 MUSIC PEI NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
2020 ECMA COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR (NOMINEE)
ABOUT
His 2020 single release, “Easily Addicted”, garnered the country singer 2021 Music PEI’s FACTOR Song of the Year nomination. “Easily Addicted” was the #1 song in the Canadian Indie Country Countdown’s Top 100 of 2020 and #18 on Indie Radio Airplay (across all genres) Top 100 of 2020.
Other accolades include Music PEI Digital Achievement of the Year (2021, nominee); Entertainer of the Year (2020, winner); New Artist of the Year (2020, winner); ECMA Country Recording of the Year (2020, winner); CCMA National Spotlight Performance Contest (2018, winner).
Cory was a finalist in the Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC) Music Searchlight 2020 contest. His self-penned song, “Where You Come From” earned him Top 10 overall and Top 3 greatest number of votes. Of 1,100 entries, he was one of two contestants to make Top 50 for votes received and Top 50 Producer Pick.
His country roots run deep, being raised on the outlaw music of Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Merle Haggard. He is still just as passionate about the genre to this day. Cory’s currently working with renowned producer Jason Barry on his next single.
Photo credit: Ella Harris
Main page photo credit: Ella Harris
SHOWS
CORY GALLANT & THE RED DIRT POSSE RETURN TO THE TRAILSIDE "Be prepared to be blown away folks! Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse are back to deliver one of the top live shows of the season." ~Pat Dieghan, owner Trailside Music Hall
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Join Cory for a solo outdoor show at the beautiful Bloomfield Provincial Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, if you'd like.
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Join Cory with the talented house band at the Village Musical Acadien. Tickets available at the door.
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Join a talented line up of country acts at the Evergreen Country Music Festival. Call for tickets 506-878-1163
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CORY GALLANT & THE RED DIRT POSSE MAKE THEIR ROCK THE BOAT MUSIC FESTIVAL DEBUT
More InfoKickoff Canada Day with Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse @ The Trailside. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is limited. Tickets $30 each (non-refundable).
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Join 2020 Music PEI Entertainer of the Year Cory Gallant along with award-winning bass player Remi Arsenault for their debut performance at Tidal Bore Rafting Resort. Special guest Glen Campbell tribute band Wichita Finemen. Presented by Tidal Bore Rafting Resort and Hot Country 103.5. Emceed by DJ Cruise from Hot Country.
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Join Cory Gallant along with singer/songwriters Trinity Bradshaw, Nolan Compton and Brooke MacArthur for a night of songs and stories.
More InfoJoin Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse for their Confederation Centre debut. Seating is limited. Tickets $10 each (non-refundable, includes all fees).
More InfoJoin Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse for their Trailside debut. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seating is limited. Tickets $30 each (non-refundable).
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Join Cory Gallant and his band, The Red Dirt Posse, with special guest Jonny Ray Arsenault.
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Come celebrate the Golden Anniversary of St. Albert Seniors Association with Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse.
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Interior Savings in collaboration with UNITEA CAFE presents THE ASHCROFT BARN DANCE
More InfoCory Gallant returns to the Cape Tormentine Beach Music Festival
More InfoCory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse make their debut appearance at 2020 Rock the Boat Festival.
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More InfoCory Gallant Returns to The Red Dog
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More InfoCory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse return to The Blue Grotto
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Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse make their debut appearance at the Rock House for the ECMA Showcase. Cory has also been nominated for an ECMA award for Country Recording of the Year.
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Country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making their debut appearance at Carrigan Arms in support of his album, Welcome to My World. Hosted by Colin Connors.
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Country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making their debut appearance at the Rock n Horse Saloon at the CD RELEASE PARTY for his album, Welcome to My World. Special guest Dustin Bird. Hosted by KX Country.
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Country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant will be making his debut appearance at the Diamonds in the Rough Showcase presented by Sirroma Entertainment and held at the Metropolitan Grill in Calgary, Alberta.
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Start CCMA Week off right with the very first KICKOFF PARTY at the Blind Beggar Pub. Country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making their debut appearance at the Blind Beggar in support of his upcoming album, Welcome to My World. He will be joined by Krissy Feniak, Brandon Lorenzo and Bryan Horvat.
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Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse return to the Ponderosa, this time as special guests of Whey Jennings, grandson of country legend Waylon Jennings.
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Canadian country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant will be making his debut appearance at Jansen Art Center. He is touring in support of his upcoming album, Welcome to My World. Guitarist Roland Beaulieu will be Cory’s special guest.
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Canadian country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be returning to the Blue Grotto Nightclub in support of his upcoming album, Welcome to My World. Suz n' Jonny's Blues Band and Forum will be Cory’s special guests.
More InfoCanadian country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant will be returning to the UniTea Cafe after a SOLD OUT show in May. He is touring in support of his upcoming album, Welcome to My World. Guitarist Roland Beaulieu will be Cory’s special guest.
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CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making their debut appearance at the Roxy Cabaret. Country-rock band Me and Mae will be joining Cory for a high energy show the crowd will be sure to love.
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Canadian country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be returning to Loco Billy’s in support of his upcoming album, Welcome to My World. Canadian country-rock band Me and Mae will be Cory’s special guest.
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Canadian country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making their debut appearance at Red Dog Saloon in support of Cory’s upcoming album, Welcome to My World. Kira Michele will be Cory's special guest.
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Country recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making his second appearance at the Cape Tormentine Beach Festival, with appearances on both Friday and Saturday nights. Dion Pride (Charlie's son) will also be appearing on Saturday night with a tribute to his father.
More InfoCountry recording artist and CCMA Spotlight Artist Winner Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse will be making his second appearance at the Cape Tormentine Beach Festival, with appearances on both Friday and Saturday nights. Dion Pride (Charlie's son) will also be appearing on Saturday night with a tribute to his father.
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Recorded at: The Sound Mill Recording Studio, North Wiltshire, PE, Canada (March 2020)
Produced by: Jason Barry
Welcome to My World
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Recorded at: Pumpk'n Patch Recording Studio, Memramcook, NB, Canada (March 2019)
Produced by: Danny Bourgeois
1. We Both Bleed - written by Trey Bruce, Kid Drum Music/Evo 3 Music/Round Hill Songs (ASCAP)
All rights administered by Round Hill Songs and Chris Janson, Red Vinyl Music/Ole Music (BMI)
2. Springbreakers - written by David Borys (SOCAN) and Willie Mack (SOCAN)
3. That's Love - written by David Joseph (SOCAN)
4. It Was There - written by Korey Rose (BMI) and Neil Tyrrell (BMI)
5. Wavelength - written by David Borys (SOCAN) and Troy Castellano (SESAC)
6. Where You Come From - written by Cory Gallant (SOCAN)
7. Just the Whiskey - written by Trisha Richardson, Joy Baby Music (ASCAP) and Cory Gallant (SOCAN)
8. Something 'Bout a Guitar - written by Jean-Marc Cormier (SOCAN) and Phil O'Donnell
9. Welcome to My World - written by Jean-Marc Cormier (SOCAN) and Phil O'Donnell
10. Outside of Town - written by Trey Bruce, Nouveau World Music/Roynet Music (ASCAP) and J.S. Tucker, Ginseng Rattler Publishing (BMI)
11. Born to Lose - written by Chris Mancini (SOCAN) and Mark Mancini (SOCAN)
