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Jake Mathews

b. 1971

Canadian artist

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About Jake Mathews

Born 1971. Jake Mathews is a Canadian singer and songwriter.

Jake Mathews (born Jacques Lagrandeur born March 14, 1971, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter and performer.

Career Jake's self-titled debut CD (Jake Mathews) garnered six nationally charted hits: "I’ll Do You One Better," "Try Again Tomorrow," "That's How Long," "Rush," "I’m Gone" and "There Ain't No Such Thing."

His second CD, Time After Time, released in 2004, was voted Best Album by Country Music News. Singles released from the album include the title track, "Signs of You Everywhere," "Kings for a Day" and "Arizona on My Mind."

Although he is the younger brother of Gil Grand, he has established a music career in his own right. In 2006, Mathews and Grand joined forces for "Raise the Roof," a tour that took them across Canada, raising awareness of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Discography Albums Title Details Jake Mathews Release date: 2002 Label: Royalty Records Time After Time Release date: June 8, 2004 Label: Open Road Recordings Red Tail Lights Release date: July 12, 2011 Label: On Ramp Records

Singles

Music videos Year Title Director 2002 "Rush" "You Put Me Together Again" 2004 "Time After Time" 2012 "Red Tail Lights" 2014 "In Our Own Backyard" Jeth Weinrich

Awards and achievements Western Country Music Awards 2005 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Time After Time 2003 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Jake Mathews

Country Music News 2004 Time After Time voted Best Album

Canadian Country Music Awards 2005 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year 2004 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year 2003 – Nominated – Rising Star Award 2002 – Nominated – Rising Star Award

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Jacques Lagrandeur

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Mathews?

Canadian artist

When was Jake Mathews born?

Jake Mathews was born on 14 March 1971 in Greater Sudbury.

What is Jake Mathews's occupation?

Jake Mathews is a singer and songwriter.

What nationality is Jake Mathews?

Jake Mathews is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jake Mathews

· Wikidata: Q6124832

· DBpedia: Jake Mathews

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