Raised in the town of Innisfil, Ontario in the ‘90s, Brian John Harwood grew up to the early sounds of country, rock & pop and is now putting them together for the first time to express himself.
Embarking as a solo artist, Harwood is now releasing his debut single and music video to Australia with “Hotter Than Summer”. Co-written & produced by Dustin Bird, “Hotter Than Summer” is first and foremost a love song. The massively energetic country production is a powerful introduction to Harwood’s developing catalogue.
Hooked on this sound and a love for performing, Harwood started a country/rock band Kansas Stone in early 2015. The band went on to achieve success across Canada, opening for acts such as Zac Brown, Brothers Osborne, Dallas Smith and many more.. signing with Wax/Universal records in 2017. After touring with the band, Brian decided it was time for a new sound. Retaining his role in Kansas Stone, he embarked on a new journey as a solo artist in order to separate the two different styles.
He’s been nominated for a CMAOntario award, has amassed over a million streams across platforms, and has released multiple top 100 charting singles on the Canadian Country Airplay charts. Having written with artists & writers such as Steve McEwan, Jason Blaine, Dave “Dwave” Thomson, and many more. Brian John Harwood is a seasoned rising star on the Canadian country music scene.
With 2021 only just beginning, he’s packing an impressive project roll-out. The future is highly promising for Brian John Harwood.