Nicola Ciconne
Nicola Ciccone, a Canadian of Italian origin, discovered his
passion for singing and writing very early. His first songs were written in English at the age of twelve and later
in Italian, French and Spanish. At 24, he won Ma Première Place des Arts contest (1998) and immediately picked up
his first record contract.
While studying child psychology at McGill University and the University of Montréal, Nicola launched his first album, L'Opéra du mendiant, in 1999. It was an instant success. Not only did the album receive exceptional critical acclaim, but it also sold 60,000 copies.
Four releases from his first album reached number 1 on Québec radio station hit parades. The singer/songwriter also received four nominations at the 2000 ADISQ Ceremony and two nominations at the Juno Awards in 2001 (“Male Artist of the Year” and ”Best Selling Francophone album”) . After the release of his first album, Nicola took to the stage, two highly-acclaimed tours across Quebec. The grand premiere of his very first show in Montreal was in August 2000. Ciccone’s talent exploded on stage, revealing a complete artist.
As a versatile artist, Nicola isn’t afraid to explore other musical channels. At the 2001 Montreal Jazz Festival, he put together a show in English that covered the greatest blues classics.
In September 2001, Nicola Ciccone released his 2nd album, Noctambule, which not only confirmed his great talent as a singer/songwriter, but also as a producer.The album has more of a rock sound and features eleven songs that tell the story of one character’s night-time journey.
Nicola Ciccone’s third album, J’t’aime tout court was released on October 7, 2003. The title song was an instant hit. Week after week, the song remained no. 1 on radio stations hit parades. By the fall of 2004, the album had sold over 100 000 copies. The record company Universal France signed an agreement to release Nicola Ciccone’s album in Europe.
On October 31, 2004, Nicola won his first Felix trophy at the ADISQ Gala, “Song of the year” with J’t’aime tout court. . He was also nominated for “Male Artist of the year”, “Pop Album of the year” and “Show scripter of the year”.
In 2005, Nicola Ciccone was once more nominated at the Juno Awards. Less than 3 months after the release in France, Isabelle Boulay invited Nicola to be the opening act of her show at the prestigious Olympia de Paris.
On May 7, Nicola performed at the Bell Center to a sold out crowd and gave more than 100 shows of the J’t’aime tout court tour across Quebec. His album sold over 200 000 copies and for the second time, on November 18, 2005 he performed at the Bell Center.
In 2006, the ADISQ gave Nicola Ciccone the Prize of Recognition to underline the presence of the album J’t’aime tout court during more than 100 straight weeks on the French sales charts in Quebec.
In April 2006, Nicola began the recording of his 4th album entitled Nous serons six milliards. A first single quickly made its way to the top of the radio charts, the powerful song Nous serons six milliards. Released October 3, 2006, the album reached 75.000 copies and another Gold Record Certification.
On February 9, 2007, Nicola Ciccone began another impressive tour of more than 100 shows and got great critical acclaim.
After big radio success with the first 5 singles, all #1 radio hits, Nous serons six milliards ,Trésor, Mio Amore, Chanson pour Marie, Un ami, Nicola Ciccone was chosen as “Male artist of the year” at ADISQ 2007 . His album Nous serons six milliards was also in nomination for ”Best Popular Album of the year”.
A few weeks ago, Nicola Ciccone has finished recording his debut English album. After selling many hundreds of thousands of records with his successfull four previous albums, l’Opéra du mendiant, Noctambule, J’t’aime tout court and Nous serons six milliards, the singer/song writer will be back the 23rd of September 2008 with his new album Storyteller.
NICOLA CICCONE
DISCOGRAPHY
VIDÉO
PRICES AND DISTINCTIONS
While studying child psychology at McGill University and the University of Montréal, Nicola launched his first album, L'Opéra du mendiant, in 1999. It was an instant success. Not only did the album receive exceptional critical acclaim, but it also sold 60,000 copies.
Four releases from his first album reached number 1 on Québec radio station hit parades. The singer/songwriter also received four nominations at the 2000 ADISQ Ceremony and two nominations at the Juno Awards in 2001 (“Male Artist of the Year” and ”Best Selling Francophone album”) . After the release of his first album, Nicola took to the stage, two highly-acclaimed tours across Quebec. The grand premiere of his very first show in Montreal was in August 2000. Ciccone’s talent exploded on stage, revealing a complete artist.
As a versatile artist, Nicola isn’t afraid to explore other musical channels. At the 2001 Montreal Jazz Festival, he put together a show in English that covered the greatest blues classics.
In September 2001, Nicola Ciccone released his 2nd album, Noctambule, which not only confirmed his great talent as a singer/songwriter, but also as a producer.The album has more of a rock sound and features eleven songs that tell the story of one character’s night-time journey.
Nicola Ciccone’s third album, J’t’aime tout court was released on October 7, 2003. The title song was an instant hit. Week after week, the song remained no. 1 on radio stations hit parades. By the fall of 2004, the album had sold over 100 000 copies. The record company Universal France signed an agreement to release Nicola Ciccone’s album in Europe.
On October 31, 2004, Nicola won his first Felix trophy at the ADISQ Gala, “Song of the year” with J’t’aime tout court. . He was also nominated for “Male Artist of the year”, “Pop Album of the year” and “Show scripter of the year”.
In 2005, Nicola Ciccone was once more nominated at the Juno Awards. Less than 3 months after the release in France, Isabelle Boulay invited Nicola to be the opening act of her show at the prestigious Olympia de Paris.
On May 7, Nicola performed at the Bell Center to a sold out crowd and gave more than 100 shows of the J’t’aime tout court tour across Quebec. His album sold over 200 000 copies and for the second time, on November 18, 2005 he performed at the Bell Center.
In 2006, the ADISQ gave Nicola Ciccone the Prize of Recognition to underline the presence of the album J’t’aime tout court during more than 100 straight weeks on the French sales charts in Quebec.
In April 2006, Nicola began the recording of his 4th album entitled Nous serons six milliards. A first single quickly made its way to the top of the radio charts, the powerful song Nous serons six milliards. Released October 3, 2006, the album reached 75.000 copies and another Gold Record Certification.
On February 9, 2007, Nicola Ciccone began another impressive tour of more than 100 shows and got great critical acclaim.
After big radio success with the first 5 singles, all #1 radio hits, Nous serons six milliards ,Trésor, Mio Amore, Chanson pour Marie, Un ami, Nicola Ciccone was chosen as “Male artist of the year” at ADISQ 2007 . His album Nous serons six milliards was also in nomination for ”Best Popular Album of the year”.
A few weeks ago, Nicola Ciccone has finished recording his debut English album. After selling many hundreds of thousands of records with his successfull four previous albums, l’Opéra du mendiant, Noctambule, J’t’aime tout court and Nous serons six milliards, the singer/song writer will be back the 23rd of September 2008 with his new album Storyteller.
NICOLA CICCONE
DISCOGRAPHY
- 2008 Storyteller
- 2006 Nous serons six milliards
- 2003 J’t’aime tout court
- 2002 Noctambule
- 1999 L'Opéra du mendiant
VIDÉO
- 2008 Little Girl
- 2007 Chanson pour Marie
- 2006 Nous serons six milliards
- 2006 La beauté des petites choses et autres gestes anodins
- 2004 Le pyromane
- 2003 J’t’aime tout court
- 2002 Urgence
- 2001 Celle que tu n’es pas
- 2000 Le petit monde
- 2000 Fils de rien, fils de personne
PRICES AND DISTINCTIONS
- 2008 ADISQ- nomination for Male Artist of the Year ADISQ, CHANSON POUR MARIE, nomination for the most popular song of the year
- 2007 ADISQ – Winner of the Felix « Male artist of the year » ADISQ, nomination for Best Popular Album of the year “Nous serons six milliards”
- 2007 ADISQ – “Silver Certification ticket” for 25,000 tickets sold of the show “Nous serons six milliards”
- 2006 ADISQ – Price recognition to underline the presence of the album “J’t’aime tout court” on the Quebec sales chart during more than 100 weeks.
- 2006 CRIA – “Gold Record Certification” for 50,000 albums sold of the album “Nous serons six milliards”
- 2006 ADISQ – “Silver Certification ticket” for 25,000 tickets sold of the show “J’t’aime tout court”
- 2005 Gala de l'ADISQ, nomination for Best Male Singer of the Year.
- 2005 Juno Awards, nomination for French-speaking Album of the year for “J’t’aime tout court”
- 2004 ADISQ, J’T’AIME TOUT COURT,winner for the Most Popular song of the year ADISQ, nomination for Male artist of the year ADiSQ, nomination for Best Popular Album of the year ADISQ, nomination for Script Show Writer of the Year
- 2004 CRIA – “Platinum Record Certification” for 100,000 albums sold of “J’t’aime tout court”
- 2003 CRIA – “Gold Record Certification” for 50,000 albums sold of “J’t’aime tout court”
- 2001 Juno Awards, nomination for Best Selling Francophone Album
- 2001 Juno Awards, nomination for Male Artist of the Year
- 2001 CRIA – “Gold Record Certification” for 50,000 albums sold of “ l’Opéra du mendiant”
- 2000 Gala de l'ADISQ, nomination for Best New Artist of the Year
- Gala de l'ADISQ, nomination for Male Artist of the year
- Gala de l'ADISQ, nomination for Most Popular Song of the Year : Le Menteur
- Gala de l'ADISQ, nomination for Best Pop-Rock Album of the Year- L'Opéra du mendiant
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