Jonathan Roy and Corey Hart have been topping the radio charts with the song 'Driving Home For Christmas.'
The song hit #1 this week on the national airplay charts beating Bruno Mars and even Maroon 5. Chris Rea's song lives again in an upbeat rendition sung as a duet between Roy and Hart.
Roy has also seen some nice radio success this year, especially with 'Daniella Denmark,' which got in the Top Ten of radio hits. 'You're My Ace' was also a collaboration with Hart, and reached top 5 in Quebec. The next step in his progress is now to release his debut album, Mr. Optimist Blues, which is set to drop on January 20, 2017.
To support the album, the singer-songwriter will headline several shows:
January 19 Quebec, QC Le Cercle
January 20 Montreal, QC L’Astral
January 23 Toronto, ON The Drake Underground
February 11 Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC Soiree Feux et Flocons Outdoor Festival
February 23 Ottawa, ON Algonquin Commons Theatre**
February 24 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall**
February 25 London, ON London Music Hall**
February 28 Winnipeg, MB Pyramid**
March 1 Regina, SK The Exchange**
March 3 Edmonton, AB Century Casino**
March 4 Calgary, AB Deerfoot Casino**
March 6 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom**
March 8 Sherbrooke, QC Le Magog
March 9 Trois-Rivieres, QC Satyre
March 10 Jonquiere, QC 4 barils
March 11 Rimouski, QC Le cactus
** with The Philosopher Kings