Jordan St. Cyr
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Born | Niverville, Manitoba |
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Labels | BEC Recordings[1] |
Website | jordanstcyr |
Jordan St. Cyr is a Canadian Christian musician and songwriter. St. Cyr's 2021 song "Weary Traveler" was his first career No. 1 single. His other single "Fires" atop Christian music hits. His self-titled debut album received a Juno Award in 2023.
Early life
[edit]St. Cyr grew up in Niverville, Manitoba[2][3][4] and began playing music in his youth ministry.[5] In a 2022 statement, he commented on his origins, saying, "Being from a small town from the middle of Canada and now to be kind of in the forefront of the Christian music industry in the U.S., it doesn't make sense in my mind but I'm so grateful."[3]
Career
[edit]In 2021, Billboard magazine named St. Cyr the No. 2 Top New Christian Artist.[6] His 2021 song "Fires" became a Top 20 hit on Christian radio,[1] and his 2021 song "Weary Traveler" was his first career No. 1 single.[6] It reached the top position on several charts, including Christian Airplay, Adult Contemporary, and it became the song most played on Canadian Christian radio in 2022.[6][7] St. Cyr said he wrote the song during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In early 2022, he played at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. and he toured with Anne Wilson and Jeremy Camp.[6][8] In November 2022, St. Cyr won six prizes at the GMA Canada Covenant Awards.[9]
In 2023, St. Cyr received his first Juno Award nomination, which he subsequently won.[8] The award was for his debut self-titled album.[9] After receiving the nomination, St. Cyr remarked, "To finally have found my voice and the things I long to sing about and to be nominated in this way, it feels like God honouring this journey. I'm grateful to be a part of this group of artists."[10]
Personal life
[edit]St. Cyr is married and has two sons and two daughters.[8][3] In February 2022, he and his family moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[3]
St. Cyr advocates for the pro-life movement.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Clarks, Jessie (26 January 2021). "Jordan St. Cyr Debuts "Fires" Music Video". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Falk, Matt (1 September 2015). "Niverville, Born and Raised". Niverville Citizen. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d St. Cyr, Sylvia; Badiola, Ayesha (17 August 2022). "Niverville-born artist Jordan St. Cyr's dreams are becoming a reality". SteinbachOnline. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Dupre, Julie (12 March 2023). "From Niverville to Nashville. Manitoba singer, songwriter Jordan St Cyr., just won his first JUNO award". Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b Wilkins, James (21 October 2022). "'God is Faithful': Jordan St. Cyr's Musical Journey from Canada to US Highlighted by First Dove Award Nomination". CBN. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d Longs, Herb (31 March 2022). "Jordan St. Cyr's "Weary Traveler" Is The Top Christian Song In The Country This Week". TCB. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Jordan St. Cyr takes top spot for most played song in Canada this year". CHVN Radio. 12 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Jordan St. Cyr Wins A Juno Award". JFH News. 13 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Jordan St. Cyr Wins A Juno Award". Gospel Music Association. 21 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ St. Cyr, Sylvia (2 February 2023). "WATCH: Jordan St. Cyr celebrates first Juno nomination, coming 'full-circle'". CHVN Radio. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Dowd, Cooper (2 February 2022). "Christian Worship Leader Jordan St. Cyr Calls on Christians to 'Rise Up' for The Unborn". MovieGuide. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.