Who Is Daniel Powter?

Daniel Richard Powter is a Canadian singer-songwriter best known for his hit single 'Bad Day'. He was born on June 25th, 1971 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He started playing piano at the age of 4 and by the time he was 6 he was studying classical music. He went on to attend McGill University in Montreal and graduated with a degree in jazz piano.

Rise To Fame

In 2002, Powter released his debut album 'I'm Your Betty', which included the singles 'Jimmy Gets High' and 'More Than I'. It was not until 2005 when he released his self-titled album 'Daniel Powter' that he gained international success. The single 'Bad Day' from this album topped charts in over 15 countries and was even used as the theme song for the American TV show 'American Idol'. In 2007, he was nominated for two Juno Awards for Best Pop Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.

Collaborations And Later Career

In 2008, Powter collaborated with rapper Flo Rida on the song 'Can't Believe It'. The same year, he was featured on the song 'Tonight' by Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. In 2009, he released his third studio album 'Under the Radar', which featured the single 'Next Plane Home'. His latest album to date is 'Turn on the Lights' released in 2014.

Awards And Achievements

Throughout his career, Powter has earned several awards including an MTV Europe Music Award in 2006 for Best Push Artist and an ASCAP Pop Award in 2007 for Most Performed Song with 'Bad Day'. He has also been nominated for several Juno Awards as well as a Grammy Award.

Personal Life

Powter currently resides in Los Angeles and is active on social media. He regularly updates his fans on new music projects as well as personal updates. He is also an advocate for animal rights and regularly donates to animal charities.

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