Dennis Marsh

Dennis Te Uhi Marsh (born 22 February 1951) is a New Zealand country music singer and television presenter, best known for his series of popular albums in the 2010s and for hosting the country music TV show My Country Song. He is New Zealand's best selling country music artist.

Background

Marsh was born in Te Kūiti, New Zealand in 1951 and has Ngāpuhi and Ngati Hine iwi affiliations. This was followed by a compilation album, The Best of My Country Song and a live album, My Country Song – The Showcase Concert, both of which featured songs from Marsh.

In October 2019, Marsh received the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, the highest honour for a NZ entertainer. In the 2020 New Year Honours, Marsh was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to music and fundraising.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chartpositions Certification NZ 1989 For You — 1990 Your Choice — 1991 Hobo (in a Silk Shirt) —1991 Lucky Star — 1992 Feelings — 1993 Dad — 1994 Out of Mexico — 1996 Out of Nashville — 1997 Faith — 1998 Faded Love — 2000 Out of New Zealand 23 2001 Christmas in New Zealand — 2002 To Get To You — 2003 Live in Concert — 2004 Memories of New Zealand — 2005 Dennis Marsh — 2006 Tequila Sunrise — 2007 Walking Through My Mind — 2008 Land of the Long White Cloud — 2008 Don't Take it to Heart — 2009 Legend in My Time — 2011 Maori Songbook 1 RMNZ: Platinum 2011 Through the Years: The Very Best of Dennis Marsh 13 RMNZ: Gold 2015 Maori Songbook 2 9 2017 I Believe 4 2018 Backyard Party 2 RMNZ: Gold 1998 Dennis Marsh – Faith New Zealand Music Awards – Best Gospel Album 2002 Dennis Marsh – Faded Love New Zealand Music Awards – Best Country Album 2007 Dennis Marsh National Country Music Awards – Best Selling Country Music Album of the Year 2007 Dennis Marsh Australian Country Recording Awards – Overseas Artist Award 2008 Dennis Marsh National Country Music Awards – Country Music Male Artist of the Year 2009 Dennis Marsh Top Male Vocalist – Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Awards 2011 Dennis Marsh National Country Music Awards – Country Music Legend 2011 Dennis Marsh Golden Guitar Awards – Hands of Fame 2013 Dennis Marsh National Country Music Awards – Country Music Male Artist of the Year 2016 Dennis Marsh - Maori Songbook 2 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Maori Album 2019 Dennis Marsh Benny Award Variety Artists Club of New Zealand