Gordie Sampson is a musical whirlwind, perpetually creating – a brilliant writer, an innovative producer, and a dynamic performer.
Gordie's musical genius is applauded by audiences and industry players alike. From his national debut in the early 90's to his presence today on the Nashville writing scene where international recording stars are discovering and recording his material including Faith Hill “Paris” , George Canyon “ My Name”, Keith Urban covering “The Hard Way” and “ You (or Somebody Like You) and the #1 Billboard single by Carrie Underwood
“Jesus Take The Wheel”.
Gordie's second solo recording; titled Sunburn is an intelligent, original and compelling hook laden cd. From the weary truth of the title track Sunburn to the aching melancholy of Paris, it has been worth the wait for avid fans of this musical phenomenon. Sunburn, has garnered him a Juno nomination for Songwriter of the Year and numerous East Coast Music Awards.
Sampson’s certainly no stranger to the music scene. As a co-writer, guitarist and singer, Sampson played a key role in the Canadian Top 20 success of pop/rock band Realworld in the early 1990s. Gordie then shifted his attention to the more traditional music of his native Cape Breton Island and soon found himself working with the top traditional acts of the day. He continued to expand his horizons by working as musical director for stage and television productions and honing his skills in the studio.
When “Stones” was released to rave reviews, Gordie earned a Juno nomination and half a dozen East Coast Music and Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia Awards. The second single, Sorry, would draw particular attention to Gordie as a songwriter, while touring with The Rankins introduced him to new audiences as a performer, and producing Natalie MacMaster’s 1999 album “In My Hands,” earned Gordie a new level of respect and a pair of national music awards.
CREDITS
SONGWRITER HITS/SIGNIFICANT COVERS:
When God Made a Woman – Keith Urban (Capitol Nashville)
Measure of a Man – Jack Ingram (Universal)
If I Had Your Name – Martina McBride (RCA Nashville)
Jesus Take the Wheel – Carrie Underwood (Arista)
Long Night - LeeAnn Rimes (Curb Records)
Save Myself - LeeAnn Rimes (Curb Records)
Crybaby – Carolyn Dawn Johnson (Universal Canada)
Words Get In the Way – Trace Adkins (Capitol Nashville)
My Name – George Canyon (Universal South)
The Hard Way – Keith Urban (Capitol Nashville)
You (or Somebody Like You) – Keith Urban (Capitol Nashville)
Paris – Faith Hill (Warner Nashville)
One Last Goodbye – Richie Sambora
Seein’ Things – Aaron Lines (RCA Nashville)
Lucky Me – Great Big Sea (Warner Canada)
Let It Go – Great Big Sea (Warner Canada)
Fear of Flying – Shelly Fairchild (Sony Nashville)
King For A Day – Crush (Warner Canada)
How the West Was Won – Shaye (EMI Music Canada)
Followed Her Around - Jimmy Rankin (EMI Music Canada)
Maybe You’re Right - The Rankins (EMI Music Canada)
Get Me Through December - Natalie MacMaster (Warner Canada)
Another California Song – Damhnait Doyle (EMI Music Canada)
Hurricane Jane – Colin Raye (Infinity)
Let’s Take the Long Way Home – John Landry (Universal Canada)
Maybe You’re Right – The Rankins (EMI Music Canada)
Sleepy Maggie, MacDougall's Pride - Ashley MacIsaac (Universal Canada)
We All Need, Angels, Throwin' It All Away – Realworld
FILM PLACEMENTS:
Under the Sea - Finding Nemo
One Last Goodbye – Richie Sambora, The Banger Sisters
PRODUCER:
The Cottars, Forerunner
damhnait doyle, davnet
Natalie MacMaster, In My Hands
Cuillin, Cool-in
Bruce Guthro & Raylene Rankin, Four Strong Winds
Buddy MacMaster
Bruce Guthro, The First Noel
Musical Director…………..……Celtic Electric (TV)
Musical Director The Rankins Christmas Special (TV) Musical Director….….Cape Breton Summertime Revue
Musical Director…………..……Celtic Electric (TV)
Musical Director The Rankins Christmas Special (TV) Musical Director….….Cape Breton Summertime Revue
Guest Artist/Instrumentalist . . .
The Rankins, Ashley MacIsaac,
Bruce Guthro, Rita MacNeil, Natalie MacMaster,
Barra MacNeils, John Allan Cameron
