< >Tracy Bone
With humble beginnings in Winnipeg, Manitoba and on the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, Tracy encountered scores of struggles. Including racism, a broken family and an ultimatum to choose between family and music by an ex-partner, it was ultimately her children that provided the strength and courage needed to pursue her passion.
Ancestry: First Nations
Language: English
Genre: Pop, Country
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2009 | Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year | Winner | |
| 2006 | Best Album Cover Design | No Lies | Winner |
| 2009 | Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Best Pop CD | No Lies | Nominee |
| 2008 | Best Producer/Engineer | Nominee | |
| 2008 | Best Country CD | No Lies | Nominee |
| 2007 | Best Songwriter | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Best Country CD | No Lies | Nominee |
| 2007 | Single of the Year | Blind | Nominee |
| 2006 | Best New Artist | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Best Songwriter | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Single of the Year | Blind | Nominee |
| 2006 | Best Country CD | No Lies | Nominee |
Biography
TRACY BONE COUNTRY RECORDING ARTIST
When Canadian Country singer/songwriter Tracy Bone walked the Red Carpet at the 2009 JUNO Awards wearing a one-of-a-kind designer gown created to raise money for breast cancer, she could hardly believe this was happening and just how far shed come to get there
With humble beginnings in Winnipeg, Manitoba and on the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, Tracy encountered scores of struggles. Including racism, a broken family and an ultimatum to choose between family and music by an ex-partner, it was ultimately her children that provided the strength and courage needed to pursue her passion.
Tracy grew up listening to the traditional country sounds of George Jones, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynne and Patsy Cline, and the sweet vocals of both grandmothers. As a teen, she absorbed the tunes of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Madonna and Michael Jackson, along with plenty of 80s rock. It wasnt until she heard Country Recording Artist Faith Hill on the radio did Tracy return to her country music roots.
With sights firmly set on where shes going, Tracy never forgets where she came from. Her interest in music was first sparked at the age of 7, when her mother bought her a Mini Pops record. She knew right away she wanted to be one of them.
At nine years old, Tracys first audition was for a solo spot in the Sunday school choir. When asked by the teacher if she was chosen to sing in the piano room, even though she had already been cut she answered yes and proceeded to join the others. She walked into choir that day with pangs of guilt in her gut, carrying Jiminy Cricket on one shoulder and her aspirations on the other.
Bone grew up in Winnipeg and on the Keeseekoowenin First Nation. The reservation was a playground of creeks, abandoned cars, secret hiding forts, leeches, and wood ticks. You only went home to eat and at sundown. As a little girl, it had a magical feeling.
Seeing an Indian singer, Curtis Shingoose Johnny, at a school assembly had a big impact. It was rare to see a brown skinned man singing in the school. From that point, I believed I could do it too.
At 19, Tracy entered her first talent show. She spent the next nine years performing throughout her home province of Manitoba. It was a talent show win that earned her the opportunity to record an original song with full production at Studio 441/Arbor (formerly Studio 11). This led to recording eight self-penned and two collaborative works with singer/songwriter, J.C. Campbell for debut CD No Lies.
Other collaborative works since then include three songs with Curb Records former songwriter Gilles Godard currently Chief Creative Officer of Ole' Publishing, who co-wrote hit tunes for Patti Loveless (Thats The Kind Of Mood Im In) and Terri Clark (I Wanna Do It All).
Tracy has been blessed with many exciting and satisfying career highlights so far, including opening for the likes of Prairie Oyster, Crystal Shawanda, Shane Yellowbird and George Canyon. She performed on APTNs live concert broadcast nationally on National Aboriginal Day in 2008. Tracy performed at the post-awards reception of the 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards after her win for Aboriginal Recording of the Year. Her song Your Own was placed in an episode of APTNs Mixed Blessings, and her performances have been featured in two APTN music series, The Mix and Arbor Live. CBC Radio has twice featured Tracy on live radio broadcasts, Red Road Music and Future Sound Of Native Canada. She received "Women of Note" recognition in Winnipeg Women Magazine. An inspiring and engaging speaker, Tracy is often invited to present workshops at youth events and for schools.
She is currently working on her second album due out in the fall of 2009. Touring with a group of 3 other women sharing the stage to promote sisterhood and encourage our youth to follow their dreams. The tour began June 2009 and will be traveling the world for next year off and on as the women all have families. Well be bringing our children along on the Women of the Four Winds Tour.
She supports a brighter future through presentations to the youth, often with her partner J. C. Campbell. We talk about self-esteem, positive relationships, music business, song writing and performing, Bone explains. My goal is to start an arts program in my community and host fundraisers for a recreation center for the youth. Id like for them to help build it with their own hands, so they can be proud of their work and contributions for the next generation.
Musical accomplishments include:
2009 Juno Awards Nominee : Aboriginal Album of the Year 2009 North American Indigenous Image Awards : Winner Best Country CD 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards :Winner Outstanding Aboriginal Recording 2008 Native American Music Awards : Winner Best Country CD 2008 Native American Music Awards :Nominee Best Female Artist 2008 Indian Summer Music Awards : Winner Best Country Recording 2008 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards Nominee Best Country CD; Best Producer/Engineer 2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards : Winner Best Female Artist 2007 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards : Nominee Best Country CD; Best Songwriter; Single of the Year 2007 Indian Summer Music Awards : Nominee Best Pop Recording 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards : Winner Best Album Cover Design 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards : Nominee Best Songwriter; Single of the Year; Best Country CD; Best Album Cover Design; Best New Artist
