In just a few short years, Yellowbird has gone from quietly
pursuing a Fine Arts degree at Red Deer College to one of
Canada’s hottest country music stars.
On a recent trip to Vancouver a flight attendant recognized
Yellowbird from his music videos and announced to her fellow
passengers a celebrity was onboard. Though uncomfortable
with the attention, the shy Yellowbird obliged his fans with
autographs.
It’s been like that since the release of his debut album, “Life is
Calling My Name”, in November 2006… creating quite a stir!
He has a hot selling record, three Top 10 radio and videos hits
to his credit, and a number of major awards and nominations,
including the most nominations at the 2007 CCMA Awards,
where he took home the coveted “Chevy Rising Star” trophy.
Growing up in Hobbema, AB, Yellowbird, who is Cree, was a
typical cowboy. His parents participated in the rodeo circuit
and their son learned early on to rope and ride, fully embracing
the cowboy lifestyle and accepting that it would one day be his
future.
A strange twist of circumstances, however, put Yellowbird on
the country music path. Born with a severe stuttering problem,
he began seeing a speech therapist who suggested that he sing
his sentences to help him speak clearly. The technique proved
successful and also instilled a budding love of music in
Yellowbird.
After entering several singing contests and winning, it seemed
life was calling the young cowboy to fulfill another dream, that
of a country music artist.
Spotted by O’Reilly International, Yellowbird signed on with
the management company who had directed the successful
careers of Brad Johner and Patricia Conroy.

More info at http://www.shaneyellowbird.com