Chuck Jackson is Downchild's singer; the sort of openhearted, friendly guy who builds an instant rapport with audiences. He came to Downchild 22 years ago after a long career with a number of top Canadian bands. An Award Winning singer, who rates Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells as major influences, Jackson’s also is an excellent songwriter, and there are plenty of his songs on many of the groups recordings. He’s also a fine harmonica player, and a special highlight of the band’s performances is a harp duet with Mr. Downchild. Chuck is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival which has become an major event on the North American festival circuit. With Downchild he has been nominated for 3 Junos. Chuck has been nominated 5 times and won the Maple Blues Award, Male Vocalist of the Year twice. In 1999 and 2007. He was also honoured in 2002 with the Toronto Blues Society’s prestigious Blues With a Feeling Award for his achievements during a distinguished career. In 2012 in April and October Chuck will be hosting Mississippi Golf and Blues Weeks and continue performing for his fans and friends all over the world. Now after 22 years with Downchild and 42 years in the Canadian Music Industry, Chuck says “Being able to play the music I love and entertain the wonderful people across Canada and around the world is certainly a dream come true and one I will continue to follow”.

Chuck's Awards and Achievements

 

2007 Winner Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
2006 Mississauga Arts Awards - Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts Award
2005 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
2003 Nominated Male Vocalist of theYear, Maple Blues Awards
2002 Winner Blues With A Feeling Award, Maple Blues Awards (Lifetime Achievement)
1999 Winner Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
1997  Nominated Male Vocalist of theYear, Maple Blues Awards

Awards with Downchild

 

2009 Nominated Juno Award in Blues category for "I Need a Hat "

2006 Winner Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2005 Winner Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards
2005 Winner Recording  Of The Year, Come On In (Downchild Music), Maple Blues Awards
2005 Winner Electric Act Of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
2004 Nominated Juno Award in Blues category for "Come On In "
1998 Nominated Electric Act of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
1998 Nominated Entertainer of the Year, Maple Blues Awards
1998 Winner Blues Group of the Year, The Jazz Report Awards
1994 Nominated Juno Award in Blues & Gospel category for "Good Times Guaranteed"

 

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