Johnny Reid
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Johnny Reid is a multi-platinum-selling, JUNO Award-winning Canadian artist known for his powerful voice, soulful storytelling, and magnetic stage presence. With a sound that blends country, soul, gospel, and rock, Reid has become one of Canada’s most beloved performers — winning over fans with songs that speak straight to the heart and live shows that feel like a celebration of community, connection, and life itself.
Born in Lanark, Scotland in 1974 and raised in Canada, Johnny Reid’s transatlantic roots have shaped both his musical style and his identity as a performer. He first broke into the Canadian country music scene in the early 2000s, but it was his 2007 album Kicking Stones that marked a major turning point. Featuring hits like “Darlin’” and “Love Sweet Love,” the album showcased Reid’s signature blend of heartfelt lyrics, rich vocal delivery, and soul-infused arrangements.
Since then, he has released a string of chart-topping albums — including Dance with Me (2009), Fire It Up (2012), What Love Is All About (2015), and Revival (2017) — selling over 1.5 million records in Canada alone. His music speaks to themes of love, perseverance, family, and faith, resonating across genres and generations. Whether backed by a full horn section, gospel choir, or performing stripped-down ballads, Reid brings intensity and warmth to every note.
Johnny Reid is also a celebrated live performer, known for his electrifying and uplifting concerts that blend high-energy soul with intimate moments of reflection and connection. His Revival and My Kind of Christmas tours have sold out theatres and arenas across the country, cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s top touring acts.
Over his career, Reid has earned multiple JUNO Awards, including Artist of the Year, as well as Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) accolades and SOCAN awards. Beyond music, he’s a passionate philanthropist, supporting numerous causes including children’s hospitals, cancer research, and youth empowerment.
In recent years, Reid has expanded his creative work to include writing and musical theatre, including his original stage musical Maggie, inspired by his Scottish heritage and family legacy. As always, Reid’s work remains rooted in storytelling, heart, and the belief that music can bring people together.
Essential Tracks:
“Darlin’”
“Fire It Up”
“Dance with Me”
“Thank You”
“A Woman Like You”
With his unmistakable voice, heartfelt songs, and boundless charisma, Johnny Reid continues to be a guiding light in Canadian music — a soul singer in the truest sense, bringing hope, joy, and meaning to every stage he steps on.
