Biography
Gallant has recorded nine albums (seven in English and two in French), which have won him a host of awards and nominations from both the Juno and East Coast Music Awards.
His album, When We Get There was nominated for a 2007 Juno Award and went into space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour in July 2009. Canadian astronaut Julie Payette chose the album for the astronaut crew on their 16-day mission.
He performed six shows at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, including a performance at BC Place during the medal ceremonies. He represented the East Coast of Canada at "Canada Day in London" in Trafalgar Square on July 1, 2011 in the largest Canada Day celebration outside Canada's borders.
Gallant has toured North America and in Europe with his band in acoustic settings and with symphony orchestras. Sharing the stage with Lucinda Williams, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Patti Griffin, and Ron Sexsmith, he has represented Canada at songwriter events in Nashville, London, and Texas. Over 30 artists have recorded his songs internationally, including Jimmy Buffett. "I have always wanted to bring Lennie Gallant’s music to the forefront.” said Buffett, when he recording Lennie Gallant's song "Mademoiselle". Other artists who have covered hs songs include Tara MacLean (Nettwerk Canada), Matt Minglewood (Canada), Roy Bailey (UK), Sabia (US), Priscilla Herdman (US), Delvina Bernard – Four The Moment (Canada), and The MacLean Sisters (Canada).
His songs have also appeared in feature films including Canvas, which starred Marcia Gay Harden and Joe Pantoliano (“Mademoiselle Voulez Vous Danser”, recorded by Jimmy Buffett), Conquest, which starred Lothaire Bluteau (theme song), Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes (feature), and The Bellinger (sound track). His songs have been used in television series - Dawson’s Creek (“Northern Lights”), Joan of Arcadia (“Something Unspoken”) and in numerous theatrical productions.
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