Amanda Thate
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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There was a lot of talent on stage at the Grand Forks Fall Fair on the weekend including recording artists Stonebolt, country artist A.J. Woodworth and fiddle champ Mike Sanyshyn, but the big draw just might have been local performer Amanda Thate.
Thate performed her country songs in front of a loud, raucous crowd of family, friends and fans. The young star told the audience she was glad to be back in Grand Forks after recently moving to Vancouver to work on her career.
The fair also featured events such as the mini-chuck wagon races, gymkhana, sack races, vendors, bouncy castles and a parade through town Saturday morning. - Grand Forks Gazette
Last week, the Coast Capital Party in the Park was cancelled due to inclement weather. So, anticipation for this week's event was doubled, and despite competition from the Chilliwack Fair and the Abbotsford Air Show, a large crowd filled the Central Community Park bowl to hear singers Emily Seal, Amanda Thate, Savannah Quinn and Angela Harris.
Award-winning artist Amanda Thate followed up with a dynamic set that even included a Bob Dylan song.
According to her website bio, in 2011, Thate won the EZ Rock radio and Kootenay Concert Connections; The Next Step Competition, earning her the opportunity to go on tour in Canada as the opening act for Country Hall-of-Famer, Roy Clark.
Thate took a moment after her set to speak with the Voice.
"I'm a country music artist," she explains. "People say I'm kind of like a mix between the Dixie Chicks and Alison Krause.
She's originally from Grand Forks and recently moved to Abbotsford, and said she just loves Party in the Park.
Thate, 19, belongs to a musical family, and some of them were at the park Friday, including her grandmother, who took the stage with a guitar and yodeled.
She has a good following in Chilliwack, as was evident at the merchandise table where a group of young girls waited for her autograph. - The Voice
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Still working on that hot first release.
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BC Country Music Association - 2014 Nominations
It is official! Amanda Thate has been nominated in 5 categories! Amazing especially as it is Amanda’s first year of eligibility!
- ALBUM: AMANDA THATE – SOMETHING BRAVE
- RAY MCCAULEY – HORIZON: AMANDA THATE
- FEMALE VOCALIST: AMANDA THATE
- FANS CHOICE: AMANDA THATE
- WEBSITE: AMANDA THATE (Bearcave Web Services ) www.amandathate.com
- SOCAN SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: AMANDA THATE – HIT & RUN – BRITT/CARLY MCKILLIP & KATHLEEN HIGGIN
CCMA Diamonds in the Rough Showcase, Edmonton, Alberta, September 2014
Launched Second Single to Radio, climbed to 149 on the BDS Charts August 2014
Summer Tour throughout British Columbia 2014
Launched first single to radio, climbed to 109 on the BDS Charts, June 2014
Launched first 6 song EP, Something Brave, May 2014
PNE Star Search Semi-Finalist, August 2013
Awards Presenter, BCCMA Awards Gala, December 2012.
Amanda Thate toured as opening act for CCMA award-winning, Gord Bamford, Spring 2012.
Merritt Mountain Music Festival selected Amanda to open the mainstage through its Fan's Choice contest, July 2012.
Opened for Country Legend, Roy Clark on his Canadian Tour, Spring 2011. She remembers the time with him as the greatest learning experience one could have. .
Won "Next Step" competition, sponsored by Kootenay Concert Connections and KBS Radio, Spring 2011.
Amanda took a trip to Nashville in the Spring of 2011 to work with a live music producer, Tom Jackson. Being in the country music capital was a dream-come-true to her. " It is not only a beautiful city," she says, "but a place where country music thrives." Amanda took in a show at the Grand Ole Opry. For her, the highlight of the trip was to stand at the centre stage on the famous carved circle where hundreds of legendary artists had stood. Amanda had the honour of going to the Ryman Auditorium for a show, along with the Bluebird Cafe. She worked with Tom Jackson at S.I.R. studios where the one and only Taylor Swift had produced her live show only days before. Over the course of the trip, Amanda sang at various venues such as John A's and Nashville Nightlife Theatre, where she was accompanied by Tammy Wynette's own personal band.
Some personal things Amanda wants you to know are, "I love rainy days and Sundays, guitar picks and freshly cut grass. I like long shadows in the midst of the day and daisies are my absolute favourite flower. I love to sing and write music and I know the best part of being a country girl is getting to wear cowboy boots, every chance I get! I love poetry and old-English movies. I enjoy spontaneous road trips and long drives around town I love late nights, early mornings, and long laughs with Brook, my incredible sister.
What I love about country music is the opportunity to connect with people and hear their stories. Most of all, I love spending time with the One who made me and fulfilling His will for my life.
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