Timothy Chaisson (born September 6, 1986) is a

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singer/songwriter from

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. He is a member of Juno Award winning group, The East Pointers.

Early years

Tim Chaisson is a member of the extended Chaisson family, who are prominent in the music scene of Prince Edward Island. Though he had been playing many instruments since he was a child, Chaisson began his professional career at the age of 14 when he was asked to be the bassist in Celtic/contemporary band Kindle which included his two brothers and three cousins. He was the youngest member of the group, touring from 2000 to 2005.

Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold and ''Broken Hearted Beat''

In 2008, Chaisson was joined by Morning Fold, which consisted of Chaisson, guitarist Tian Wigmore, bassist Brien McCarthy, and drummer Nathaniel Lamoureux. In September 2009, Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold released their album, ''Broken Hearted Beat'' which was recorded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at

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’s New Scotland Yard Studio and in Austin,

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’s Pedernales Studio. The album was co-written by Chaisson, Plaskett, and

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. Johnson also produced the album. In March 2010, the band filmed their first music video for “Broken Hearted Beat” in Toronto with Canadian director John “JP” Poliquin. The video was released in May 2010 on CMT and also made it to the #1 spot on Much More Music’s Top 10. Immediately following the video’s release, its single was released and made it to #1 on the East Coast Countdown. The music video for “Slippin’ Away", also directed by Poliquin, was released in October 2010. It reached #8 on the Much More Music Top 20 Countdown.

Touring and collaborations

Since the record's release Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold have toured and played shows across Canada and Australia with such acts as

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, Big Sugar, Finger 11,

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, and Ashley MacIsaac. Chaisson performed at the

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, CMW, Indie Music Week, Burlington's Sound of Music Festival, Sydney Blues & Roots Festival,

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, and Pop Montreal to name a few. Chaisson has also been featured on The Trews song, “Highway of Heroes” playing fiddle and singing back up vocals. He also recorded fiddle and vocals on its new version for the hit TV show,

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. He has also been featured on other recordings with acts such as Big Sugar, The SIDH, Grady, Colette Cheverie, and Chrissy Crowley. Chaisson's song “Broken Hearted Beat” was also featured on an episode of CBC's '

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Nominations and awards

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2018 - Traditional Roots Album of the Year - Nominee The East Pointers

2017 - Traditional Roots Album of the Year - Winner The East Pointers

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(CCMA) 2015 - Roots Artist Of The Year - Nominee

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(ECMA) 2014 - Songwriter Of The Year - Nominated 2014 - Song Of The Year ("The Healing") - Nominated 2014 - Fan's Choice Entertainer Of The Year - Nominated 2013 - Fan's Choice Entertainer Of The Year - Nominated 2013 - Song Of The Year ("Beat This Heart) - Nominated 2013 - Roots / Traditional Solo Recording Of The Year ("The Other Side") - Won 2013 - Fan's Choice Video Of The Year ("Beat This Heart") - Nominated 2012 - Fan's Choice Entertainer Of The Year - Nominated 2012 - Fan's Choice Video Of The Year ("Slippin' Away") - Nominated 2011 – Fan's Choice Video Of The Year (“Broken Hearted Beat”) – Nominated 2011 – Group Recording Of The Year (''Broken Hearted Beat'') – Nominated 2010 – Pop Recording Of The Year (''Broken Hearted Beat'') - Nominated 2008 – Pop Recording Of The Year (''Even'') – Nominated Music Prince Edward Island (MPEI) 2014 - Touring Artist Of The Year - Won 2013 - Album Of The Year ("The Other Side") - Nominated 2013 - Entertainer Of The Year - Nominated 2013 - Male Solo Recording Of The Year ("The Other Side") - Won 2013 - Roots Contemporary Recording Of The Year ("The Other Side") - Nominated 2013 - SOCAN Songwriter Of The Year ("Beat This Heart") - Nominated 2013 - SpinCount Touring Artist Of The Year - Nominated 2013 - Video Of The Year ("Beat This Heart") - Nominated 2012 - Entertainer Of The Year - Nominated 2012 - SpinCount Touring Artist Of The Year - Won 2012 - Video Of The Year ("Slippin' Away") - Nominated 2011 - Video Of The Year ("Broken Hearted Beat") - Nominated 2010 – Group Of The Year – Won 2010 – Pop Album Of The Year (''Broken Hearted Beat'') – Won 2010 – Entertainer Of The Year – Nominated 2010 – Album Of The Year (''Broken Hearted Beat'') – Nominated 2010 – Songwriter Of The Year - Nominated 2009 – Entertainer Of The Year – Nominated 2009 – Weekend Warrior Of The Year – Nominated 2007 – Entertainer Of The Year – Won 2007 – Songwriter Of The Year (“Wasn’t For You”) – Won 2007 – Male Vocalist Of The Year – Won 2007 – Pop Album Of The Year (''Even'') – Won 2006 – Male Vocalist Of The Year – Nominated 2004 – Album Of The Year (''Something Acoustic'') – Nominated 2004 – Pop Album Of The Year (''Something Acoustic'') – Won 2002 – Song Of The Year (“The Source”) – Won "'Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA)'" 2013 - Entertainer Of The Year - Main Stage - Won 2012 - Emerging Artist Of The Year - Won

Discography

*''Broken Hearted Beat'' (2009) *''The Other Side'' (2012) *'' Last Shower'' (EP) with

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(2013) *''Lost in Light'' (2015) * ''Secret Victory'' The East Pointers (2015) * ''What We Leave Behind'' The East Pointers 2017

External links

Tim Chaisson's Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chaisson, Timothy 1986 births Living people Musicians from Prince Edward Island Canadian folk singer-songwriters Canadian male singer-songwriters