Donovan Woods

Donovan Woods is a celebrated Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter whose career has flourished since his debut. He launched his musical journey with the release of his first album, “The Hold Up,” in 2007 through SunnyLane Records. This initial offering showcased his talent for storytelling through music, setting the stage for a series of successful albums that followed. His second album, “The Widowmaker,” released in 2010, further solidified his presence in the music scene, earning him critical acclaim and a growing fanbase.

In 2013, Woods released “Don’t Get Too Grand,” which garnered his first Juno Award nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo. His fourth album, “Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled,” released in 2016, was a longlisted nominee for the Polaris Music Prize and won him the English Songwriter of the Year award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. This recognition highlighted his exceptional songwriting skills and ability to connect with audiences through poignant lyrics.

Woods achieved significant acclaim with his fifth album, “Both Ways,” released in 2018, which won the Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. The album’s success was complemented by the release of “The Other Way,” a companion album featuring acoustic renditions of its songs, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Continuing to innovate, Woods launched the “Donovan Woods With People Project” alongside his 2020 album “Without People,” which featured collaborations with various artists and visual creators. His most recent work, “Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now,” released in 2024, further cements his status as a leading figure in contemporary folk and country music, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to artistic growth and collaboration.