J. R. Vautour is a Canadian country music artist from Toronto, Ontario.
He began performing at a young age, finishing second to Beverley Mahood in the 12-and-under category of a Brantford, Ontario singing contest.
[2] With his radio success, Vautour began opening for country legends Boxcar Willie and Gene Watson.
Vautour was also nominated for Independent Male Artist of the Year at the 2002 Canadian Country Music Awards.
[2] Vautour has since released the albums The New Me (2003) and Break (2006), and continued his string of hit singles with songs like "Addicted," "Kiss Me Goodbye," "U Make Me Love U," "Don't Know It Yet" and "The New Me."