Andee (born Andrée-Anne Leclerc on November 1, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Quebec. She rose to fame as a finalist on the Quebecois singing competition ''
Star Académie'' before pursuing a solo career in English and signing with
Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Group owns, or has a joint share in, many of the record labels listed here.
According to UMG official site, the main labels are Abbey Road Studios, Bravado, Capitol Music Group, Decca Records, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammopho ...
in 2014.
Her debut single, "
Never Gone", was released May 19, 2014 and entered the
Canadian Hot 100
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at 94.
Her debut studio album, ''
Black and White Heart'' was released on May 26, 2015.
Andee's latest EP, ''One, Plus One Equals Us'', was released on March 26, 2021, under independent label Coalition Music Records.
Biography
1990–2012: Career beginnings and ''Star Académie''
Andee started singing in church choirs, and her interest in music evolved into taking singing and guitar lessons, teaching herself piano, and writing her own original music by the age of 11. Andrée-Anne attended
Cégep de Drummondville
Cégep de Drummondville is a CEGEP in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada.
Programs
The Cégep de Drummondville offers types of programs: pre-university and technical. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject m ...
, where she studied pop and jazz vocal studies. At the age of 19, Andrée-Anne toured Thailand and Malaysia with the all-girl pop cover band, Akasha. Soon after returning from her tour in Asia, Andee signed up for the fifth season of the televised Quebec singing competition, ''
Star Académie'', where she was one of the top four female finalists. This opportunity led her to working with
Sébastien Lefebvre
Sébastien Lefebvre (born June 5, 1981) is a Canadian musician, who is best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Simple Plan. He has also released solo albums and duo work.
Equipment
Lefebvre currently uses Fra ...
, from the Canadian pop rock band,
Simple Plan
Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 1999. The band's lineup consists of Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, studio bass guitar), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guita ...
, and singing on the bilingual versions of the songs "Kiss You Inside Out", by
Hedley, and "Dum Da Dum", by
Shawn Desman
Shawn Bosco Fernandes (born January 12, 1982), better known by his stage name Shawn Desman, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality. He was signed to Universal Music Canada. He is known for his energetic stage presenc ...
, in 2012.
2013–present
In January 2014, Andee signed a deal with
Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Group owns, or has a joint share in, many of the record labels listed here.
According to UMG official site, the main labels are Abbey Road Studios, Bravado, Capitol Music Group, Decca Records, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammopho ...
for her first album, as well as a management contract with Coalition Music. Andee continued to gain more mainstream success, with her song "We Are Gold" being used as a musical feature during the
CBC's coverage of the 2014
Sochi Winter Olympics
, ''Zharkie. Zimnie. Tvoi'')
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, events = 98 in 7 sports (15 disciplines)
, athletes = 2,873
, opening = 7 February 2014
, closing = 23 February 2014
, opened_by = President Vladimir Putin
, cauldron =
, stadium = Fisht Olympic ...
. Her first single, "
Never Gone", was released on May 19, 2014, and the official French and English music videos followed on VEVO on June 26, 2014. "Never Gone" peaked at the number 40 spot on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100 Chart. Andee's second single, "Sorries", co-written by
Pink
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, was released on October 21, 2014.
In July 2014, Andee shared the stage with Simple Plan at Brampton's Canada Day celebrations, and with
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...
,
Snoop Dogg
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,
Journey
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** Day's journey, a measurement of distance
** Road trip, a long-distance journey on the road
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* Journey (horse), a thoroughbred ra ...
,
The Killers
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* Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids
* Rock music, a genre of popular music
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, and more at Quebec's
Festival D'ete. In the fall of 2014, Andee supported
Demi Lovato
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on the Canadian leg of the
Demi World Tour
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. Andee joined
CHUM-FM
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's Breakfast in Barbados 2015 alongside pop rock band
OneRepublic
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in April 2015, and performed alongside Simple Plan for the
FIFA
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Women's World Cup Trophy Tour on April 30, 2015, at
Much in Toronto. Andee also performed with
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied ...
at Metropolis in Montreal on May 6, 2015 and
Cody Simpson
Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997) is an Australian swimmer and singer-songwriter. Since his debut, he has released four solo studio albums: ''Paradise'' (2012), '' Surfers Paradise'' (2013), '' Free'' (2015), and ''Cody Simpson'' (20 ...
at the
Canadian National Exhibition
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September 1, 2015.
Andee released her debut album, ''
Black and White Heart'', on May 26, 2015.
[ Contributors to the album include ]Pink
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, Anjulie
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, and Kara DioGuardi
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(a former American Idol judge, as well as writer for artists such as Britney Spears
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, Christina Aguilera
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, and Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards and two Young Artist Awards. She began her act ...
). Andee also received a nomination for best new group or solo artist in the AC category for the 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards
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for her song "Never Gone". In 2016 Black and White Heart was long listed for the 2016 Prism Prize. During 2015–2016 Andee was the opening act for Marianas Trench during their Quebec stops for their " Hey You Guys" tour.
Now with ''One'', Andee has returned with a fresh approach to her sound after overcoming a dark period in her life. She talks about her journey with bipolar disorder and psychosis in the book "Mes tempêtes intérieures" by Vanessa Beaulieu released in 2018. This led her in new sonic directions with the help of producers Emery Taylor and Herag Sanbalian, although the focus remained on catchy melodies, sick beats and emotionally charged lyrics.
In March 2021, Andee and the cast of Star Académie, reunited for a 10 year anniversary.
Whether she is on stage or in the studio, Andee's goal is always to connect with listeners as intimately as she can. ''Plus One,'' is the second of two EPs that will make up Andee's full album under Coalition Music Records. ''One, Plus One Equal Us,'' released on March 26, 2021, comprising both EP's: ''One'' and ''Plus One''.
Discography
Albums
Extended plays
Singles
Promotional singles
Other charted songs
Guest appearances
Music videos
References
External links
Official Website
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Singers from Quebec
Living people
1990 births
Canadian women pop singers
French Quebecers
21st-century Canadian women singers