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Portrait of JJ Lavallee

JJ has become an accomplished musician, releasing 3 CDs, capturing nominations and winning an APCMA award for best fiddle album in 2006, and opening up for country music stars like Charlie Major, Johnny Reid, Marty Stewart, Jesse Ferrell, and Shane Yellowbird.

As well as being a passionate entertainer, JJ is also a gifted songwriter and composer, with many of his original songs and fiddle compositions included on his 3 CDs.



Ancestry: Metis
Language: English
Genre: Instrumental

Albums

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A Fiddle Bit of This & A Fiddle Bit of That
mp3 clipQuebec Reel (961.4K, 01:00s)
mp3 clipVerna's Waltz (956.3K, 00:59s)
mp3 clipMechif Reel (946.3K, 00:59s)
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Carry On
mp3 clipMetis Boy (1.4M)

Awards, Nominations & Submissions

2011Best Instrumental CDA Fiddle Bit of This & A Fiddle Bit of ThatNominee
2010Best Fiddle CDA Fiddle Bit of This & A Fiddle Bit of ThatWinner
2008Best Country CDCarry OnNominee

Biography

JJ Lavallee was born and raised in the small town of St. Ambroise, Manitoba. Part of a large Métis family that includes many accomplished musicians, JJ started playing music and singing at a young age. At the age of 16, his Uncles took JJ under their wing and introduced him to the music industry, playing Métis festivals, family gatherings, and a variety of concerts. After branching off from his family, JJ has become an accomplished musician in his own right, releasing 3 CDs, capturing nominations and winning an APCMA award for best fiddle album in 2006, and opening up for country music stars like Charlie Major, Johnny Reid, Marty Stewart, Jesse Ferrell, and Shane Yellowbird.
As well as being a passionate entertainer, JJ is also a gifted songwriter and composer, with many of his original songs and fiddle compositions included on his 3 CDs.