Jake Mathews

Biography

Jake Mathews (born Jacques Lagrandeur born March 14, 1971, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter and performer.

Career

Jake's self-titled debut CD (Jake Mathews) garnered six nationally charted hits: "I’ll Do You One Better," "Try Again Tomorrow," "That's How Long," "Rush," "I’m Gone" and "There Ain't No Such Thing."
His second CD, Time After Time, released in 2004, was voted Best Album by Country Music News. Singles released from the album include the title track, "Signs of You Everywhere," "Kings for a Day" and "Arizona on My Mind."
Although he is the younger brother of Gil Grand, he has established a music career in his own right. In 2006, Mathews and Grand joined forces for "Raise the Roof," a tour that took them across Canada, raising awareness of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Awards and achievements

Western Country Music Awards

2005 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Time After Time
2003 – Nominated – Outstanding Country Recording for Jake Mathews
Country Music News 2004

Time After Time voted Best Album
Canadian Country Music Awards

2005 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year
2004 – Nominated – Independent Male Artist of the Year
2003 – Nominated – Rising Star Award
2002 – Nominated – Rising Star Award