With a style and feel all his own, it's hard to compare Donny Parenteau to any other currently country music recording artist. His inviting personality is as true on stage as in person. His show is a must see!
Born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Donny picked up the fiddle at the age of fifteen. He started performing professionally with Grant and Sean Carson just a short four years later. While touring with Grant he performed across Canada, England, Scotland and Wales. In 1990 he came back to Prince Albert and became a member of the Number One West Show, hosted by Brian Sklar.
In March 1991, he auditioned for and was hired by Neal McCoy, Country Recording Artist, moving from Prince Albert to Nashville, Tennessee. That same year, Donny recorded fiddle and mandolin on his first of many Neal McCoy master sessions, which produced number one hits such as; Wink, No Doubt About It, and The Shake. Donny also appeared in several of Neal McCoy's videos. He worked on other albums with artists such as Doug Stone and Mila Mason.
While employed with Neal McCoy, Donny was able to experience few things that many musicians only dream of, including traveling world-wide, performing several times on the stage at the Grand Ole' Opry, Crook and Chase, Nashville Now, Prime Time Country and appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
He has had the opportunity to perform on the same stage as the following artists; Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Charlie Pride, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Shania Twain and many more.
Donny retired from Neal McCoy's band in 2002 and returned to his hometown in Canada to pursue his own path in the Country Music Industry.
Donny released his latest album, What It Takes, this past October 2006. Each of the 12 songs on this full length album was written or co-written by Donny.
donny so sorry i have not poped in so long hope all is well? iam finally getting settled in my new home now in the country(woods)! sure do miss you with neal. but i bet you are doing well now. and not on the road alot.well i'll go now take care miss you! caren..
Hi Donny.... Thanks for adding me as your friend... Hows the weather out there..I hear its cold...I use to live in Saskatoon and I use to go to P.A. all the time since I have family that lives there...I hear that P.A. has changed alot..I'm coming home for a visit but I'm going to wait till it warms up....I'm going home to Saskatoon..But I will be coming to P.A. to visit...Hope I can hear you will I'm there...Stop by anytime...Take Care and God Bless....
donnie just poped in to say hello. hope all is well with you. i recieved the picture just fine thank you should have said something sooner. it was great. have a good weekend caren H
Hi Donny, Just wanted to say a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your Juno nomination and your 10 SCMA nominations. Well deserved. Very excited for you. Again congrats to you and your band.
Congrats on your WCMA nominations - it was a great weekend there taking in all the sessions and music - we missed the awards show though, had to go home early :( Perhaps we will see you sometime before next years CCMA's! Wishing you continued success.
Hi Donny. Thank you for taking the time to give me some career advice at the Monday Seminar Sessions. I can't wait to get started. Have a great year! Amy Nelson
THANK YOU SO MUCH DONNIE FOR THE ADD, SURE DO MISS YOU FROM NEALS BAND. YOU WERETHEBEST FAR AS I WAS CONCERN. HOPE TO HEAR YOU AGAIN. TAKE CARE. CAREN. H.
