Marc Broussard

Marc Broussard

Marc Broussard, live in concert in 2011
Background information
Born (1982-01-14) January 14, 1982
Origin Carencro, Louisiana, US
Genres Soul, rock, pop, swamp pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2004—present
Labels Island, Vanguard, Atlantic, G-Man Records
Website www.marcbroussard.com

Marc Broussard (born January 14, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter. His style is best described as "Bayou Soul," a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots. In his career, he has released eight studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.

Early life

Marc Broussard is the son of acclaimed Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist and former member of The Boogie Kings, Ted Broussard.[1] Marc was raised in Carencro, Louisiana and Lafayette, Louisiana.[2]

Musical career

In 2001 Broussard was part of Y, a Christian band. The short-lived band was based out of New Iberia, Louisiana.

Broussard's solo career started with the release of several independent efforts, including 2002's Momentary Setback[2] which spawned the hit "The Wanderer", a song about self-discovery. A re-worked version of the song appears on his first major album Carencro (Island Records), released on August 3, 2004. The album's title pays tribute to the musician's hometown of Carencro, Louisiana, where he still resides.[1] It featured the two singles "Where You Are" (which garnered some considerable airplay on VH1) and "Home" (his biggest hit to date).

In 2007, he released S.O.S.: Save Our Soul, an album consisting almost entirely of cover songs. The album was his first to reach the top 100 of the Billboard 200 in the U.S., debuting and peaking at No. 96: this had the effect of "graduating" him from the Top Heatseekers chart, which consists of albums by artists who have never reached the top 100.

Broussard finished recording the Must Be The Water EP on the Rock Boat VII in January 2008 and released it later that year. He was no stranger to The Rock Boat, which is an annual cruise and music festival. This was Broussard’s first release with his new label, Atlantic Records, with which he signed a multi-album contract in 2007.

Broussard's music has been featured on shows such as Clash of the Choirs in which "Home" was performed by a Blake Shelton-led choir. Singer Kelly Clarkson performed "Home" as part of her live setlist in 2006-07.[3] Most recently, "Must Be the Water" was the theme song for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game. Broussard has been a featured performer on many TV programs including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, A&E Breakfast with the Arts, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CBS Saturday Early Show, Larry King Live "Lopez Tonight", and CBS’s Saturday Morning’s Second Cup Cafe.

In 2008, he released his next studio album, Keep Coming Back. The song "Hard Knocks" from this album was featured in the last episode of the 2009 season of Hard Knocks on HBO featuring the Cincinnati Bengals.

Broussard's fourth full-length album, Marc Broussard was released on June 14, 2011. An early release called Marc Broussard EP was released on March 22, 2011 and features the singles "Lucky" and "Only Everything." A third single "Cruel" followed later that year.

In late 2012, he signed a new deal with Vanguard Records,[4] and released a live album Live from Full Sail University on April 9, 2013.[5]

He released his next album A Life Worth Living on July 29, 2014. The album cover was unveiled on May 13, 2014,[6] and the set's first single "Hurricane Heart" premiered on May 19, 2014.[7]

On November 6, 2015, he released his first Christmas album, Magnolias and Mistletoe independently,[8] which was preceded by the single/video "Almost Christmas."

In March 2016, he announced a new studio album which would serve as a sequel to his successful '70s-influenced S.O.S.: Save Our Soul cover album. The set's first single "Cry to Me" premiered in May.[9] In July, the album was revealed to be titled S.O.S. 2: Save Our Soul: Soul on a Mission and to focus on music from the '50s & '60s.[10] The album was released independently on September 30, 2016 in the midst of his nationwide tour.[11][12]

Personal life

Broussard married his wife, Sonya, on The Rock Boat VII in January 2008.

They have four children.[13] Their oldest son, Gavin, was the inspiration for Broussard's song "Gavin's Song" which was co-written by Dave Barnes. Another son, Gibb was named after musician Gibb Droll who often toured with Broussard. A daughter, Evangeline Rose, followed, and their youngest is a daughter, Ella Grace.

A running theme among his albums was the inclusion of a (usually hidden) bonus track at the end, which would be dedicated to each of his family members. From "Gavin's Song" off Carencro, to "Evangeline Rose" off Keep Coming Back, to "Gibby's Song" off Marc Broussard, to "Sonya's Song" off Live at Full Sail University and "A Life Worth Living" (about his Grandmother) off A Life Worth Living.

Philanthropy and public service

Broussard is involved in philanthropic work. He founded the Momentary Setback Fund to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.[1] He released an album Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with all proceeds going to help rebuild Broussard's home state, Louisiana. He is also involved in the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.[1] In 2007, Broussard was involved in an Entertain the Troops tour in the Middle East.

In 2016, he announced 50% of the sales of his S.O.S. 2: Save Our Soul: Soul on a Mission album would go to charity, primarily the homeless and towards hometown organizations like City of Refuge.[10][14]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[15]		 US Rock
[16]		 US R&B
[17]		 US Heat
[18]		 US Indie
[19]
Momentary Setback
  • Release date: September 7, 2002
  • Label: Ripley Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 — — — — —
Carencro — — — 30 —
S.O.S.: Save Our Soul
  • Release date: June 26, 2007
  • Label: Vanguard Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 96 — 59 — 9
Keep Coming Back
  • Release date: September 16, 2008
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 136 — — — —
Marc Broussard
  • Release date: June 14, 2011
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 102 27 — — —
A Life Worth Living
  • Release date: July 29, 2014
  • Label: Vanguard Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 85 — — — 9
Magnolias & Mistletoe
  • Release date: November 6, 2015
  • Label: G-Man Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 — — — — —
S.O.S. 2: Save Our Soul: Soul on a Mission
  • Release date: September 30, 2016
  • Label: G-Man Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Live albums

Title Details
Live at Full Sail University
  • Release date: April 2, 2013 (Digital) / April 9, 2013 (CD)
  • Label: G-Man Records
  • Formats: CD, music download

Extended plays

Title Details
Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
  • Release date: October 25, 2005
  • Label: Island Def Jam
  • Formats: CD, music download
Must Be the Water
  • Release date: February 19, 2008
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
Marc Broussard EP
  • Release date: March 22, 2011
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Formats: music download

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Adult
[20]
2002 "The Wanderer" — Momentary Setback
2004 "Where You Are" 37 Carencro
2005 "Home" 40
2007 "Love and Happiness" — S.O.S.: Save Our Soul
"Come In from the Cold" —
2008 "Hard Knocks" — Keep Coming Back
"Keep Coming Back" —
2009 "When It's Good" (with LeAnn Rimes) —
2011 "Lucky" — Marc Broussard
"Only Everything" — Music video directed by Joey Boukadakis[21]
"Cruel" — Music video directed by Joey Boukadakis[22]
2014 "Hurricane Heart" — A Life Worth Living
2015 "Almost Christmas" — Magnolias and Mistletoe
2016 "Cry to Me" — S.O.S. 2: Save Our Soul: Soul on a Mission
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other album appearances

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Burns, Theresa (27 June 2010). "Marc Broussard to Perform at SOPAC on Sunday". Maplewood Patch. Patch.com. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 McCombs, Joseph. "Biography: Marc Broussard". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Kelly Clarkson - Home". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  4. ↑ "Vanguard Records Signs Marc Broussard – New Album Coming 2013! « Vanguard Records Publicity". Publicity.vanguardrecords.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  5. ↑ "That Nashville Sound: Marc Broussard Readies Live Album For 4/9 Release". Thatnashvillesound.blogspot.com. 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Marc Broussard - Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  7. ↑ "Marc Broussard - Here is the first single from my upcoming...". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  8. ↑ http://www.marcbroussard.com/new-blog/2015/10/5/new-christmas-album
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoJQQuseZ7g
  10. 1 2 http://thatnashvillesound.blogspot.com/2016/08/marc-broussard-combines-charity-music.html
  11. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/s.o.s.-2-save-our-soul-soul/id1146287204
  12. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/marcbroussard/posts/10153835988805779
  13. ↑ https://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/06/musical-dads-discuss-fatherhood.html?p=4
  14. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BJT0ydhjinR/
  15. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  16. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
  17. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  19. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  20. ↑ "Marc Broussard Album & Song Chart History - Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  21. ↑ "Marc Broussard - Only Everything". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  22. ↑ "Marc Broussard - "Cruel"". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
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