Dean Brody (born August 12, 1975) is a Canadian country music artist from British Columbia.
[3] Originally signed to Broken Bow Records in 2008, Brody made his debut later that year with the single "Brothers".
This song, a Top 40 country hit in the US, was the first single from his self-titled debut album, released in 2009 under the production of Matt Rovey.
Although he found a songwriting contract, the expiration of his US work permit forced him to move back to Canada.
Eventually, he returned to Nashville through the suggestion of producer Keith Stegall, who helped him sign with Broken Bow Records in 2008.
Shortly before its release, Brody was injured in a waterskiing accident on the Potomac River and had to undergo extensive reconstructive surgery.
[14] Brody's self-titled debut album was released in the United States on April 28, 2009, via the independent label Broken Bow Records.
The album's lead single, "Bush Party" released to Canadian country radio on 2016,[15] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.
[16] The album also included Brody's third number one hit "8th Day",[17] as well as the Platinum-certified "Beautiful Freakshow" and Gold-certified "Time".
[18] On April 26, 2019, Brody released the EP Black Sheep,[19][20] which featured four singles, "Good Goodbye", "Dose of Country", the platinum-certified "Whiskey in a Teacup",[21] and "Black Sheep", all of which charted in the top ten of the Canadian Country charts.
[22][23] In February 2020, Brody independently released the single "Can't Help Myself" with The Reklaws through his own label, Scurvy Dog Music.
[25] It was officially the most played song ever at Canadian country radio in a single week on the Nielsen BDS charts with 1782 spins.
[31] Brody then collaborated with fellow Canadian country artist Jade Eagleson on "More Drinkin' Than Fishin'",[32] and released "I'd Go to Jail" as the fifth single from Boys.