In partnership with MDM Recordings, Brownlee is bringing new life to one of his most beloved songs, “When The Lights Go Down.”

Produced by acclaimed hitmaker Dan Swinimer, the reimagined ‘Strip Down Mix’ version trades its original energy for a darker, moodier feel. This release also marks the second in a series of alternate mixes reimagining some of Chad’s greatest hits.

“People often ask what my favourite song is to perform live and “When the Lights Go Down” is always on the top of that list,” says Chad. “Over the years it has become one of my signature songs that people expect to hear at a show. It’s a feel good, sexy love song with a country/rock heartbeat, that always elevates the energy of the room.
And now to celebrate this song we are releasing the “Strip Down” remix produced by the talented Dan Swinimer. A more intimate approach to the song, Dan takes us on a beautiful sonic journey. New production with original vocals! Something a little more mellow as we enter into a new fall season.”

ABOUT CHAD

Hailing from British Columbia, critically acclaimed and multiple award-winning Canadian country artist Chad Brownlee has been forging a new path as an independent artist since 2023. He launched this next chapter of his career with “The Country Kind” and followed it up with the emotionally charged duet “They Don’t Know About Us” alongside Annika. Now he’s just released a brand-new alternate mix of one of his all-time favourites, “When The Lights Go Down.”

With over 110 MILLION global streams and more than 25 MILLION views on YouTube, Brownlee has amassed multiple gold and platinum-certified singles. He has repeatedly climbed the Canadian country Billboard charts, scoring a No.1 hit with his platinum-selling single “Forever’s Gotta Start Somewhere.”

Beyond his success as a musician, Brownlee is a multi-faceted artist with a diverse background. A former Vancouver Canucks draft pick, he transitioned from professional hockey to country music, proving his ability to excel in multiple fields. He’s also a dedicated philanthropist, using his platform to give back to various causes. In 2021, he expanded his creative pursuits even further, making his acting debut in the Canadian feature film Range Roads. With each new venture, Brownlee continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist in today’s country music scene.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Over 110 MILLION global streams

Over 25 MILLION views on YouTube

Multiple GOLD & PLATINUM CERTIFIED singles - "Forever's Gotta Start Somewhere" is Brownlee's first PLATINUM record

“Forever’s Gotta Start Somewhere” hit NO. 1 on the Canadian Country Billboard Charts and was Brownlee's first single to amass more than 40 MILLION global streams

“Forever’s Gotta Start Somewhere” was featured on Spotify’s “Hot Country” (world’s largest country playlist)

"The Way You Roll" has over 15 MILLION global streams

3 TOP 5 singles on the Canadian Country Billboard Charts

10 TOP 10 singles on the Canadian Country Billboard Charts

6 TOP 20 singles on the Canadian Country Billboard Charts

The eighth-highest played Canadian artist on domestic radio in the first half of 2020

Signed to MDM Recordings (2009-2018)

Signed to Universal Music Canada (2019 - 2020)

Won 18 BCCMA awards (British Columbia Country Music Association)

Won 2011 CCMA award for Rising Star

JUNO & CCMA award nominated (Canadian Country Music Association)

Featured on several editorial playlists, including: Spotify's Hot Country, New Boots, Next From Nashville; and Apple Music's Today's Country, Country Risers, and Country Wide, to name a few

Acting debut in Range Roads, a 2021 feature film by notable Canadian director Kyle Thomas

Former ice hockey defenceman - was a 2003 draft pick for the Vancouver Canucks

TOUR & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Co-headlining tour w/ Jason McCoy & Jason Blaine - The Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0 (2025)

Performed the Canadian National Anthem at the NHL All-Star Game in San Jose, CA (2019)

Special guest performer on the "Friends Don't Let Friends Tour Alone Tour" w/ Dallas Smith and Dean Brody (2019)

Performed “in the round” at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, Tennessee (2017)

Performed his single "Something We Shouldn't Do" on nationally-televised CCMA awards show (2017)

Co-headlining tour w/ Tim Hicks - Hearts on Fire / Shake These Walls Tour (2017)

First solo national coast-to-coast headline tour - When The Lights Go Down Tour (2015)

Performed "Life is a Highway" with Tom Cochrane during CCMA Week (2014)

Co-headlining tour w/ Jason Blaine and Deric Ruttan - Your Town Throwdown Tour (2013)

Co-headlining tour w/ Dallas Smith - The Boys of Fall Tour (2012)

Direct support for Dierks Bentley - Country & Cold Cans Tour (2012)

Performed at various festivals across the country (Boots and Hearts, Country Thunder, BVJ, Calgary Stampede, Rockin’ River Fest, Manitoulin Countryfest, CNE, Havelock Jamboree, Denim on the Diamond, Dauphin Countryfest, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, etc.)

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ACCOLADES

JUNO nomination for Country Album of the Year (Hearts On Fire) - 2017

CCMA nominations for Male Artist of the Year & Fans' Choice - 2017

Won BCCMA awards for Album of the Year (Hearts On Fire) & Male Vocalist of the Year - 2016

BCCMA nominations for Single of the Year ("I Hate You For It"), Fans' Choice, Entertainer, and Songwriter of the Year - 2016

CCMA nominations for Album of the Year (Hearts On Fire) & CMT Video of the Year (Hearts On Fire) - 2016

Won BBCMA awards for Songwriter of the Year ("When The Lights Go Down") and Video of the Year ("When The Lights Go Down") - 2015

BCCMA nominations for Single of the Year ("When The Lights Go Down"), Fans' Choice, Male Vocalist, Entertainer, and Humanitarian of the Year - 2015

Won BCCMA award for Songwriter of the Year ("Just Because") - 2014

BCCMA nominations for Album of the Year (The Fighters), Single of the Year ("Fallin' Over You"), Video of the Year ("Fallin' Over You"), Fans' Choice, Entertainer, Male Vocalist and Humanitarian of the Year - 2014

JUNO nomination for Country Album of the Year (Love Me Or Leave Me) - 2013

CCMA nomination for Male Artist of the Year - 2013

Won BCCMA awards for Album of the Year (Love Me Or Leave Me), Single of the Year ("Love Me Or Leave Me"), Songwriter of the Year ("Love Me Or Leave Me"), Fans' Choice, Male Vocalist & Entertainer of the Year - 2012

BCCMA nomination for Video of the Year ("Listen") - 2012

CCMA nominations for Male Artist & Interactive Artist of the Year - 2012

Won CCMA award for Rising Star - 2011

Won BCCMA awards for Album of the Year (Chad Brownlee), Single of the Year ("Day After You"), Video of the Year ("Day After You"), Male Vocalist & Entertainer of the Year - 2011

BCCMA nomination for Fans' Choice - 2011

CCMA nomination for Rising Star - 2010

Won BCCMA awards for Songwriter of the Year ("Hood Of MY Car") and Male Vocalist of the Year - 2010