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Ariana Gillis

Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1990)

Summary

Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1990)

Field	Value
name	Ariana Gillis
image	Ariana Gillis at Riverfest Elora 2018.jpg
caption	Ariana Gillis performing at Riverfest Elora
birth_date
birth_place	Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
occupation	Singer-songwriter
years_active	2009–present

Ariana Gillis (born 6 November 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter born in Hamilton, Ontario.

In 2011 Ariana launched her CD with a live appearance on the US satellite station Sirius XM. The show was hosted by Dave Marsh, author of more than 25 books on rock and roll and known as the "dean of American rock writers", who admits to being her biggest fan.

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, publicly admitted on his radio show, "I'm staggered by how good she is...There is not much that impresses me these days but after hearing her available tracks. I can honestly say she's the single most exciting thing I've heard in a very long time." In 2018 she recorded "The Maze" in Nashville produced by Buddy Miller and her father David Gillis.

In March 2012, Ariana Gillis performed on the nationally syndicated NPR radio program eTown, sharing the co-bill with the British band Gomez.

Career

Ariana Gillis independently released her debut album titled To Make it Make Sense in 2009. She has played at several festivals including Hillside Festival in Guelph, Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Summerfolk located in Owen Sound, and Blue Skies.

In April 2009 she won a Niagara Music Award for Songwriter of the Year.

She won the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performer of the Year.

She has shared the stage with many artists, including Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Tommy Emmanuel, Sarah Slean, Ron Sexsmith, Jadea Kelly, Eddie Schwartz, and Kevin Breit.

Discography

2009 – To Make It Make Sense
2012 – Forget Me Not

References

(October 2016). "Mariposa Folk Festival :: Past Performers". Mariposafolk.com.
"Niagara Music Awards: The winners are – Niagara Falls Review – Ontario, CA". Niagarafallsreview.ca.
(2 November 2009). "Joel Plaskett Wins Big At Canadian Folk Music Awards". Nationalpost.com.
"Music program covers Huronia in song and performances – Midland Free Press – Ontario, CA". Midland Free Press.
Nazareth, Errol. (4 September 2009). "They're playing his songs | Errol Nazareth | Columnists | Entertainment". Toronto Sun.
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