Gary Beals
Backgroundsolo_singer
Birth nameGary Beals
Birth dateOctober 25, 1982 (age 43)
Birth placeHalifax, Nova Scotia
OriginCherry Brook, Nova Scotia
InstrumentVocals
GenreGospel, RnB[1]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2002–present
Associated actsRyan Malcolm

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]

He is gay.[5]

Career

After coming second place to Ryan Malcolm on Canadian Idol,[6] 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.[7]

His third studio album, Bleed My Truth was released October 23, 2020.[8] 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.'[9]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumPeakSales
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
2023

The Melody Within * Fourth studio album

  • Released: October 27, 2023
—* Sales: n/a

"—" denotes the album did not chart.

Singles

YearSingleChart peaksAlbum
CAN
2004"Summer Nights"4Gary 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 (9 October 2020). "Five Questions With Gary Beals". canadianbeats.ca. Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved 17 September 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. May 11, 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Best Halifamous Person 2003". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  4. ^ "November 21, 2003 - HRM Media Room Press Releases 2003". legacycontent.halifax.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  5. ^ says, letitia/Brooklyn (2020-12-13). "Gary Beals – Where Love Is Illegal". Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  6. ^ "Ryan Malcolm is Canada's idol | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  7. ^ "Release party announcement for "The Rebirth Of..."". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  8. ^ Melanson, Jenna (October 9, 2020). "Five Questions With Gary Beals | Canadian Beats Media". Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  9. ^ "Gary Beals – Where Love Is Illegal". December 13, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-19.