A high-energy, adrenaline-fueled rock anthem
“Legendary” is a high-octane hockey battle cry, built on driving drums and a powerful rock edge that sets it apart from Brownlee’s previous work. Released on April 24 via The Orchard, the track is co-written with Nashville heavyweights Jason Blaine (Chris Janson, Parmalee) and Grammy-winning producer Ben Glover (Lee Brice, Trace Adkins, The Backstreet Boys).
“Legendary” is the sports anthem I’ve been trying to create my entire career. It is born from years spent in rinks across North America and draws from the intensity and passion I possessed as a hockey player. Music was always the fuel in the dressing room before stepping out on the ice, whether it was “Thunderstruck,” “Enter Sandman,” or “We Will Rock You! “I want “Legendary” to be the song that helps bring inspiration to that very moment for athletes and sports fans all over the world! - CHAD
The track channels the intensity and passion Brownlee carried from his years as a hockey player. Designed to pump up athletes and sports fans alike, “Legendary” captures the adrenaline, energy, and triumph of stepping into the moment where greatness is made.
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, before releasing his pulsating, anthemic song “Reason To Love.”
Now, he’s just released his high-energy, adrenaline-fueled sports anthem “Legendary” on April 24.
With over 115 MILLION global streams and more than 26 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 music landscape.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Over 115 MILLION global streams
Over 26 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 Universal Music Canada (2019 - 2020)
Signed to MDM Recordings (2009-2018)
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
PRESS PHOTOS
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TEAM BROWNLEE
SAMANTHA PICKARD, Publicity
NICK MEINEMA, Bookings
JODI DECKER, Radio Promotion
MEL VAUTOUR, Project Management
THE ORCHARD, Distribution