John Paul "J.P." Cormier, born on January 23, 1969, in London, Ontario, is a distinguished Canadian bluegrass, folk, and Celtic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. With thirteen East Coast Music Awards and one Canadian Folk Music Award under his belt, J.P. has made a significant mark in the world of acoustic music.
J.P. Cormier's musical journey began at the tender age of five when he started playing the guitar. His extraordinary ability to play various instruments by ear quickly became evident, and by the age of nine, he had already won a guitar contest. His early appearances on the television show "Up Home Tonight" at age fourteen further cemented his place in the bluegrass scene.
Influenced by legendary musicians such as Chet Atkins and Doc Watson, J.P. taught himself to play the guitar and went on to master several other instruments, including the fiddle, twelve-string guitar, upright bass, banjo, mandolin, drums, percussion, synthesizer, cello, tenor banjo, and piano. By sixteen, he had recorded his first album and started touring the U.S. festival circuit, eventually performing with renowned artists like Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, and Bill Monroe.
Despite a serious truck accident in 2009 that temporarily halted his touring, J.P. continued to create and release music, including his viral single "Hometown Battlefield," which addresses the struggles of soldiers with PTSD.
At Guitar Haus, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with J.P. Cormier. As an incredible player and a respected voice in the acoustic guitar community, J.P.'s reviews and insights will be invaluable. Through this collaboration, we aim to promote our store and the exceptional guitar brands we carry. We will be sending J.P. various guitars to review on his YouTube channel, offering our customers a closer look at these instruments from a true expert.
“It’s like walking into the guitar heaven”
- J.P. Cormier about Guitar Haus.
This partnership not only elevates our profile but also provides our customers with detailed and trustworthy reviews from one of the best in the business. We look forward to seeing the impact of J.P. Cormier's expertise and passion for music on our Guitar Haus community.
Stay tuned for more updates and reviews from J.P. Cormier, and visit us at Guitar Haus to explore our wide selection of top-quality guitars.
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Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@JPCormier
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pfV8CGBmMTibCfq6GYwHm?autoplay=true
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