Tara Oram
Encyclopedia
Tara Oram is a Canadian
country music
recording artist and a top six finalist on the fifth season
of Canadian Idol
in 2007. In March 2009 Oram received an ECMA for Country Recording of the Year Award.
but moved frequently during her early years. Oram first moved to the Malton
area of Mississauga, Ontario
when she was 10 years old, and later to Brampton
, where she attended Bramalea Secondary School
.
, earning a 6th place finish on the hit reality show. The next year, Oram signed her first major record deal with Open Road/Universal Music Canada and also appeared on reality TV series called, "The Tara Diaries" on CMT
. CMT filmed a Christmas special she hosted, "The Night Before Christmas". In October 2008, Oram's first show as a signed artist was opening for her Idol, Marty Stuart
in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 2009, CMT and YTV Oram appeared a celebrity judge on the TV series, "Karaoke Star Junior".
On July 10, 2010, Oram was the opening act for Taylor Swift
and performed at the second annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival
in Cavendish
, Prince Edward Island
, singing to a crowd of more than 35,000 people.
She also received a CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) nomination as Best New Group/Solo Artist.
On February 2, 2009 Oram was nominated for a Juno Award in the Country Recording of the Year category.
Oram won the 2009 CCMA Rising Star award. She was also nominated for Rising Star, Female Artist of the Year and Video of the Year.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
recording artist and a top six finalist on the fifth season
Canadian Idol (season 5)
The fifth season of Canadian Idol is the fifth installation of the Idol series in Canada. It was again hosted by Ben Mulroney, with Farley Flex, Jake Gold, Sass Jordan and Zack Werner all returning as judges. The show premiered on June 5, 2007 with a 90-minute episode. Voting began during the...
of Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
in 2007. In March 2009 Oram received an ECMA for Country Recording of the Year Award.
Early life
Oram was born in Gander, NewfoundlandNewfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
but moved frequently during her early years. Oram first moved to the Malton
Malton, Ontario
Malton is a neighbourhood in the northeastern part of the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, located to the northwest of Toronto. The neighbourhood has a population of approximately 36,400 as of 2002....
area of Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga is a city in Southern Ontario located in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and in the western part of the Greater Toronto Area. With an estimated population of 734,000, it is Canada's sixth-most populous municipality, and has almost doubled in population in each of the last two decades...
when she was 10 years old, and later to Brampton
Brampton
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada.Brampton may also refer to:- Canada :* Brampton, a city in Ontario** Brampton GO Station, a station in the GO Transit network located in the city- United Kingdom :...
, where she attended Bramalea Secondary School
Bramalea Secondary School
Bramalea Secondary School is a high school located in Brampton, Ontario, operating under the Peel District School Board. Established in 1963, Bramalea has a proud tradition of excellence, school spirit, and community involvement...
.
Career
Aged 16 Oram was signed to indie label Wellcraft Music Group and released her first country music single called, "More Than I Dreamed" which was her first top 50 hit. She later toured with a local agency called Performerz, which allowed her to sing in theatres, malls and festivals throughout Ontario. When 19 Oram joined her first real band, Big Catch. The band played the bar/club circuit and corporate events around Ontario for the better part of four years, performing a mix of country, top 40, rock, R’n B and retro. In 2007, Oram auditioned for the hit show Canadian IdolCanadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
, earning a 6th place finish on the hit reality show. The next year, Oram signed her first major record deal with Open Road/Universal Music Canada and also appeared on reality TV series called, "The Tara Diaries" on CMT
CMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
. CMT filmed a Christmas special she hosted, "The Night Before Christmas". In October 2008, Oram's first show as a signed artist was opening for her Idol, Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart
John Martin "Marty" Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music...
in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 2009, CMT and YTV Oram appeared a celebrity judge on the TV series, "Karaoke Star Junior".
On July 10, 2010, Oram was the opening act for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
and performed at the second annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held annually in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The town of Cavendish is northwest from the capital city of Charlottetown. The festival has been held since 2009...
in Cavendish
Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
Cavendish is a Canadian unincorporated rural area in the township of Lot 23, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Its primary industries are tourism and agriculture. Cavendish is the largest seasonal resort area on Prince Edward Island...
, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
, singing to a crowd of more than 35,000 people.
Awards/Nominations
Oram received nominations for the 2009 East Coast Music Awards in the categories Female Solo Recording of the Year and Video of the Year, and won in the Country Recording of the Year award.She also received a CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) nomination as Best New Group/Solo Artist.
On February 2, 2009 Oram was nominated for a Juno Award in the Country Recording of the Year category.
Oram won the 2009 CCMA Rising Star award. She was also nominated for Rising Star, Female Artist of the Year and Video of the Year.
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Chasing the Sun Chasing the Sun (Tara Oram album) -External links:*[ Chasing the Sun] at Allmusic... |
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| Revival Revival (Tara Oram album) -Charts:... |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
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| 2008 | "Fly Girl" | 77 | Chasing the Sun |
| "538 Stars" | 98 | ||
| 2009 | "Go to Bed Angry" | — | |
| "Living the Dream" | — | ||
| 2011 | "1929" | — | Revival |
| "Kiss Me When I Fall" | — |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Fly Girl" | |
| "538 Stars" | ||
| 2009 | "Go to Bed Angry" | |
| 2011 | "1929" | Margaret Malandruccolo |