August 23, 1996
(Industry, Trade and Technology)
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Newfoundlander wins Q107 Home Grown 1996 music contest
Chad Richardson of St. John's, Newfoundland won first prize in the Q107
Home Grown 1996 contest at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto,
Ontario earlier this week. The singer/song writer took top honours out
of 2000 bands that entered the contest.
Richardson's prizes included $15,000 cash, $10,000 worth of equipment
and a recording contract. He is also featured on the Home Grown CD which
is expected to be in stores shortly. Richardson is the only act from
outside of Ontario to be featured on the CD.
In February 1995, Richardson released his first album entitled "Two
People" in stores. He expects his new album "The Legend of Brud" will be
available for purchase in mid-October. The young singer/song writer says
he's naming the album after his best friend's father who doubted his
seriousness of becoming a singer.
"Chad Richardson is an example of the tremendous talent we have in this
province," said Charles Furey, Minister of Industry, Trade and
Technology. "His persistence to succeed in a very competitive industry
is to be applauded. We wish him all the best in the future."
The 26 year-old, who describes himself as a die-hard Newfoundlander,
lives in Toronto.