Jake Mathews
Jake Mathews is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter and performer.
Career
Jake's self-titled debut CD garnered six nationally charted hits: "I’ll Do You One Better," "Try Again Tomorrow," "That's How Long," "Rush," "I’m Gone" and "There Ain't No Such Thing."His second CD, Time After Time, released in 2004, was voted Best Album by Country [Music News]. Singles released from the album include the title track, "Signs of You Everywhere," "Kings for a Day" and "Arizona on My Mind."
Although he is the younger brother of Gil Grand, he has established a music career in his own right. In 2006, Mathews and Grand joined forces for "Raise the Roof," a tour that took them across Canada, raising awareness of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Awards and achievements
Western Country Music Awards- 2005 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Time After Time
- 2003 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Jake Mathews
- Time After Time voted Best Album
- 2005 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year
- 2004 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year
- 2003 – Nominated – Rising Star Award
- 2002 – Nominated – Rising Star Award