Alex Burger (born October 24, 1990) is a

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singer-songwriter, based in Quebec. He released his first EP, ''À m’ment donné'', in 2018, followed by ''Sweet Montérégie'' in 2021.

Career

Burger comes from a family in which country music was omnipresent. Through his grandfather, he was learned about

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, a pioneer of Canadian and Quebecois country music. Burger was part of the nine member group Câltar-Bateau, which release two albums: ''Verbal boisson # 7'' in 2014 and ''La bavure des possessions'' in 2015. The latter album allowed the group to advance to the finals of the

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in 2016. The group went on hiatus in 2017. Burger also participated in the Bon Enfant project as a bassist, and was also bassist for Mon Doux Saigneur. He launched his solo career in 2018. In 2020 Burger participated in ''

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'', the Quebec adaptation of '' The Voice'', with a performance of "Doris" by Stephen Faulkner. Participation in ''La Voix'' improved his visibility with the Quebec public. His first full-length album ''Sweet Montérégie'' was released in 2021. ''La Presse'' described it as a "surprise" giving it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and noting the background work done by Burger on supporting texts, composition, and arrangement. ''Sweet Montérégie'' won the

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for Country Album of the Year at the

43rd Félix Awards The 42nd Félix Awards were held on November 7, 2021 to honour achievements in Quebec music. The gala ceremony was hosted by Louis-José Houde, and televised by Ici Radio-Canada Télé."ADISQ : un premier Félix pour Alex Burger"
''Le Courrier de Saint-Hyacinthe'', November 11, 2021.

Discography

*''À m’ment donné'' (EP, 2018) *''Plus grande que nature'' (single, 2020) *''Sweet Montérégie'' (2021)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burger, Alex 1990 births Musicians from Quebec Canadian country singer-songwriters Living people Participants in Canadian reality television series The Voice (franchise) contestants Canadian male singer-songwriters French-language singers of Canada Félix Award winners