Post-Canadian Idol
On August 29, 2006, Goudie made a special guest appearance on the Top 4 results show of Canadian Idol season 4. After performing his hit single "Run", host Ben Mulroney presented him with an award for his platinum album Under the Lights.
His official biography Idolized, written by St. John's author Kim Kielley, was released in September 2006.
His second album, entitled Look Closer was released on December 12, 2006. The album made its debut at #19 on the Canadian charts, and sold over 11,000 copies in its first week. However, two weeks after its release, it fell off the top 100 chart.
In September 2006, Goudie along with fellow friend Shaun Majumder started a foundation to help raise money for medical needs in Goudie's hometown, Burlington. The Share Foundation has held several concerts, served with merchandise, and have raised over $50,000 Canadian dollars.
The following month, Goudie appeared at the opening ceremonies of the 17th annual Provincial Student Leadership Conference of Newfoundland and Labrador, hosted by Laval High School. Causing a frenzy in the youth-packed gym, he spoke about the importance of perseverance and getting involved in one's school. He showed that he was not only musically gifted, but a great public speaker as well, and graciously signed autographs after the ceremony.
In January 2007, it was revealed that Goudie would be travelling to the United States aboard a cruise ship, performing for the fans that decided to take a trip 'down south' with him. For a week, Goudie performed hits from his new album as well older hits from his platinum album Under The Lights.
In March 2007, he won a Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Solo Artist (CHR) of the Year.
On April 10, 2007, the Edmonton Sun and VOCM both ran articles that Sony BMG dropped Goudie from their label, due to lack of demand in Canada for him. A Sony BMG Rep posted on the official Rex Goudie Message Board denies these rumors and says both News Stations have been contacted and requests made that the error be corrected.
On Sunday, November 25, 2007, Goudie announced on his MySpace account the news that SONY BMG had indeed dropped him. He stated:
| “ | Here's what's goin' on. As most of you probably know, I've been dropped off of SBMG's roster. No biggie, I can survive. | ” |
After announcing this, Goudie quickly added that he is in Nashville working on songs for his new album. The album 100 Pages Later is expected to release in December 2010.
Guodie is also stated to be performing for St. Anthony Come Home Year/Yer (CHY).
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