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Marc Broussard

Marc Broussard (born January 14, 1982)[1] is an American singer-songwriter. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul", a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots.[2][3] He has released eight studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.

Early life

Marc Broussard is the son of Ted Broussard, an acclaimed Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist and former member of The Boogie Kings.[4] Marc was raised in Carencro, Louisiana and Lafayette, Louisiana.[5]

Musical career

In 2001 Broussard was part of Y, a Christian band based out of New Iberia, Louisiana.

Broussard's solo career started with the release of several independent efforts, including 2002's Momentary Setback which spawned "The Wanderer", a song about self-discovery.[5] A re-worked version of the song appears on his first major album Carencro (Island Records), released on August 3, 2004. The album's title pays tribute to the musician's hometown of Carencro, Louisiana, where he still resides.[4] It featured the two singles "Where You Are" (which garnered some considerable airplay on VH1) and "Home".

In 2007, he released S.O.S.: Save Our Soul, an album consisting almost entirely of cover songs. The album was his first to reach the top 100 of the Billboard 200 in the US, debuting and peaking at No. 96: this had the effect of "graduating" him from the Top Heatseekers chart, which consists of albums by artists who have never reached the top 100.

Broussard finished recording the Must Be The Water EP on the Rock Boat VII in January 2008 and released it later that year. He was no stranger to the Rock Boat, an annual ocean liner cruise and music festival. This was Broussard's first release with his new label, Atlantic Records, with which he signed a multi-album contract in 2007.

Broussard has been a featured performer on many TV programs including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, A&E Breakfast with the Arts, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CBS Saturday Early Show, Larry King Live, Lopez Tonight, and CBS's Saturday Morning's Second Cup Cafe. His music has been featured on shows such as Clash of the Choirs in which "Home" was performed by a Blake Shelton-led choir. Singer Kelly Clarkson performed "Home" as part of her live setlist in 2006 and 2007.[6] His song "Must Be the Water" was the theme song for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.

In 2008, Broussard released his next studio album, Keep Coming Back. The song "Hard Knocks" from this album was featured in the last episode of the 2009 season of the HBO series Hard Knocks which features the Cincinnati Bengals football team.

Broussard's fourth full-length album, Marc Broussard was released on June 14, 2011. An early EP release, Marc Broussard EP, was released on March 22, 2011, and features the singles "Lucky" and "Only Everything". A third single, "Cruel", followed later that year. In late 2012, he signed a deal with Vanguard Records.[7]

On November 6, 2015, he released independently a Christmas album, Magnolias and Mistletoe,[8] which was preceded by the single "Almost Christmas".

In March 2016, he announced a new studio album which would serve as a sequel to his '70s-influenced S.O.S.: Save Our Soul cover album. Its first single "Cry to Me" premiered in May.[9] The following year, he released his next studio album Easy to Love on September 15, 2017.[10][11] In September 2018, he premiered a music video for the song "Memory of You".[12]

Personal life

Broussard married his wife, Sonya, on The Rock Boat VIII in January 2008. They have four children.[13]

Philanthropy and public service

Broussard is involved in philanthropic work. He founded the Momentary Setback Fund to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.[4] He released an album Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with all proceeds going to help rebuild Broussard's home state, Louisiana. He is also involved in the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.[4] In 2007, Broussard was involved in an Entertain the Troops tour in the Middle East.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Extended plays

Singles

Other album appearances

References

  1. ^ "Louisiana Musician Birthdays". OffBeat Magazine. September 10, 2014. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "'Carencro': Marc Broussard's Bayou Soul". NPR.org. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Milwaukee, Urban. "Internationally Acclaimed Recording Artist Marc Broussard Brings Bayou Soul to Wilson Center". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Burns, Theresa (June 27, 2010). "Marc Broussard to Perform at SOPAC on Sunday". Maplewood Patch. Retrieved March 5, 2012 – via Patch.com.
  5. ^ a b McCombs, Joseph. "Biography: Marc Broussard". Allmusic. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  6. ^ Clarkson, Kelly. "Kelly Clarkson – Home". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2014 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Vanguard Records Signs Marc Broussard – New Album Coming 2013!". vanguardrecords.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "NEW CHRISTMAS ALBUM!". MarcBroussard.com. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  9. ^ Broussard, Marc (May 9, 2016). "Marc Broussard – Cry To Me (w/Dad Ted Broussard) (S.O.S. 2: Save our Soul: Soul on a Mission's". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2017 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Easy to Love". iTunes.com. September 15, 2017.
  11. ^ "Marc Broussard Interview: Easy to Love". performermag.com.
  12. ^ Broussard, Marc. "Memory of You". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "33 Musical Dads Discuss Fatherhood". Pastemagazine.com. June 2011. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  14. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  15. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  16. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  17. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  18. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  19. ^ "Easy to Love by Marc Broussard on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
  20. ^ "S.O.S. 3: A Lullaby Collection by Marc Broussard on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  21. ^ "Marc Broussard - S.O.S. 4: Blues For Your Soul - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music (US). Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  22. ^ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History – Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.

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