Gary Beals

Gary Beals (born October 25, 1982) is a Canadian singer who is best known for being runner up [2] in the first season of the reality television series Canadian Idol. He is a resident of Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia and named "Best Halifamous Person of 2003" by The Coast.[3] Halifax Regional Municipality celebrated "Gary Beals Day" on November 22, 2003.[4]

Gary Beals
Birth nameGary Beals
Born (1982-10-25) October 25, 1982
Halifax, Nova Scotia
OriginCherry Brook, Nova Scotia
GenresGospel, RnB[1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2002–present

Career

After coming second place to Ryan Malcolm on Canadian Idol,[5] he released a self-titled debut CD in August 2004.

His first album, Gary Beals, entered the Canadian album charts at Number 10 and went on to sell 110,000 copies.

His second album, The Rebirth Of..., was released on June 9, 2009.[6]

His third studio album, Bleed My Truth was released October 23, 2020.[7] His first single from the album, "Me For Me", 'is about being vulnerable and not being afraid to expose pieces of ourselves. It's about having open and honest conversations with those we love.'[8]

Discography

Albums
Year Album Peak Sales
CAN
2004 Gary Beals
  • Debut album
  • Released: August 17, 2004
 10
  • Sales: 110,000
2009 The Rebirth Of...
  • Second studio album
  • Released: June 9, 2009
 —
  • Sales: n/a
2020 Bleed My Truth
  • Third studio album
  • Released: October 23, 2020
 —
  • Sales: n/a
"—" denotes the album did not chart.

Singles
Year Single Chart peaks Album
CAN
2004 "Summer Nights" 4 Gary Beals
"I've Changed" —
"Not That Strong" —
2009 "I Know You're Out There" — The Rebirth Of...
"Jump Off" (featuring Blessed) —
2020 "Me for Me" — Bleed My Truth
"Blood Red Roses" —

"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References
  1. Melanson, Jenna (October 9, 2020). "Five Questions With Gary Beals". canadianbeats.ca. Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved September 17, 2022. listening to classic soul artists such as Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding and being captivated by music legends, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, is what influenced my soulful/R&B sound.
  2. "Province Congratulates Gary Beals". Nova Scotia.ca. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  3. "Best Halifamous Person 2003". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  4. "November 21, 2003 - HRM Media Room Press Releases 2003". legacycontent.halifax.ca. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  5. "Ryan Malcolm is Canada's idol | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  6. "Release party announcement for "The Rebirth Of..."" (PDF). Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  7. Melanson, Jenna. "Five Questions With Gary Beals | Canadian Beats Media". Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  8. "Gary Beals – Where Love Is Illegal". Retrieved December 19, 2020.
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