Donovan Woods (musician)

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Donovan Woods
Born Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres folk
Folk rock
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2007–present
Labels None
Website http://www.donovanwoods.net/

Donovan Woods is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, Woods began playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager.[1] His first album, The Hold Up, was released in 2007.

Woods' song "Brand New Gun" was featured in the movie Numb starring Matthew Perry. His song "Wait and See" was featured on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and his song "My Cousin Has a Grey Cup Ring" was used in commercials for the Grey Cup.[1] "Grey Cup Ring" was inspired by Woods' father, who is a cousin of former Montreal Alouettes player Glen Weir.[2]

His second album, The Widowmaker, was released in 2010,[1] and his third album, Don't Get Too Grand, was released in 2013.[3]

Woods' song "Portland, Maine" (co-written by Abe Stoklasa)[4] has also been recorded by Tim McGraw.[5] Woods' song "Leaving Nashville" (also co-written by Abe Stoklasa)[6] has been recorded by Lady Antebellum singer Charles Kelley.[7]

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