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Canada Donovan Woods has established himself as a Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter, recognized for his intimate storytelling and consistent output of acclaimed albums.
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Request A ShowConcord Music Publishing signed Donovan Woods, recognizing his songwriting talents. This partnership facilitated his collaborations with artists such as Tucker Beathard, Ashley Monroe, Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson, and Katie Pruitt.
Donovan Woods officially signed with Warner/Chappell Music Publishing in Nashville in 2016, establishing his presence as a songwriter within the country music industry.
Michelle Szeto, Donovan Woods' longtime manager, is part of Paquin Entertainment, which co-ventured with Woods to found the new record label End X Music.
Jeff Craib at The Feldman Agency manages Donovan Woods in Canada, handling his Canadian bookings and representation.
Ryan Edmundson at UTA (United Talent Agency) manages Donovan Woods for bookings and representation in the U.S.
Ethan Proctor at Midnight Mango manages Donovan Woods for bookings and representation in Europe.
Ken Beattie at Killbeat Publicity handles Donovan Woods' public relations in Canada.
Donovan Woods has collaborated with SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) and the SOCAN Academy, sharing insights on songwriting in Nashville and the importance of collaboration.
Mainfactor works with Donovan Woods as one of their shops & partners, indicating a business relationship likely involving merchandise, fan engagement, or distribution.
Donovan Woods has been featured by Craft Recordings, suggesting a partnership that includes media coverage or content creation, such as appearing on their 'Gone in 30 Minutes' podcast.
Donovan Woods was born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, where he began playing guitar and writing songs in his teenage years. His musical journey officially commenced with the release of his debut album, “The Hold Up,” in 2007. This was followed by “The Widowmaker” in 2010 and “Don’t Get Too Grand” in 2013, the latter earning him his first Juno Award nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo. Woods continued to build his discography with “Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled” in 2016, which was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize and secured him the English Songwriter of the Year award at the 12th Canadian Folk Music Awards. His fifth full-length album, “Both Ways,” released in 2018, won the Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year in 2019. He later released “The Other Way” in 2019, a companion album featuring acoustic renditions, and “Without People” in 2020. His most recent album, “Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now,” was released in July 2024 via End Times Music, a label he co-founded.
Beyond his solo career, Woods is a recognized songwriter with a publishing deal in Nashville. He co-wrote “Portland, Maine,” recorded by Tim McGraw, and “Leaving Nashville,” recorded by Charles Kelley of Lady A. His songwriting credits also include the number one Canada Country hits “Feels Like That” for The Reklaws and “Forever’s Gotta Start Somewhere” for Chad Brownlee. Woods has had his music featured in various television shows and films, including “Numb,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” “The Good Doctor,” “Rookie Blue,” and “Legacies.” He also contributed “The Heart of Christmas” to a Hallmark movie. In 2023, he participated in an all-star recording for Serena Ryder’s charity single “What I Wouldn’t Do” to benefit Kids Help Phone, supporting youth mental health. Woods annually ranks the Great Lakes for charity, an initiative that has garnered attention.
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