Corb Lund

Corb Lund was born on January 29, 1969, in Taber, Alberta, Canada. He spent his early years on his family’s farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston, and Rosemary in Southern Alberta. Lund later moved to Edmonton, where he pursued formal music education, studying jazz guitar and bass at Grant MacEwan College. His musical career began with the indie-metal band The Smalls, which he co-founded. The Smalls was active until 2001, eventually reuniting for a “Slight Return” tour in 2014. This early period with The Smalls provided a foundation for his distinct artistic approach.

In 1995, Lund formed his country trio, the Corb Lund Band, dedicating his full attention to this project after The Smalls disbanded in 2001. The group later evolved into “Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans” in 2005, following the addition of guitarist Grant Siemens. Under this name, they have consistently toured and recorded, building a strong presence in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Lund’s music, characterized by a unique blend of country, western, and roots genres, often reflects his rural Albertan heritage. He has released twelve albums, with three achieving gold certification in Canada, demonstrating consistent commercial and critical success.

Throughout his career, Lund has received multiple awards and nominations, including a JUNO Award and numerous Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards. In 2022, he earned his 14th career CCMA Award and made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, a significant milestone in country music. His albums, such as “Five Dollar Bill” (2002), “Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer” (2005), and “Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!” (2007), have all achieved Gold status. “Cabin Fever” (2012) debuted at number one on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart and was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize. His latest original album, “El Viejo,” was released in February 2024.