Aaron Goodvin

Blending the down-home feel and regular-guy outlook of contemporary country with music that makes room for a layer of pop polish and a dash of rock & roll energy, Aaron Goodvin became a success in the country music community after leaving his native Canada for Nashville. A songwriter who can write about high-spirited good times ("Lonely Drum," "Take It to the House") or the love of his life ("Woman in Love," "Miss Me Yet") with equal sincerity, Goodvin rose to fame in both Canada and the United States after his debut album spawned three successful singles.

Aaron Goodvin was born in Spirit River, Alberta. He became interested in music early in life, and when he was 12, he performed in public for the first time when he entered a singing competition sponsored by a local shopping center. While he was attending high school, he and his family headed Southeast and settled in St. Albert. After he turned 18, he began writing songs and formed his first band. As he gained experience, Goodvin had his eye on stardom, and when he was 25, he took a big step by leaving Canada for Nashville, Tennessee, having already been to the Music City to try and shop his songs. Goodvin sang his songs in every beer joint that would have him, and in time he landed a publishing contract with Warner Chappell Music