Jacob Hoggard
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
July 9th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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A Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Hedley. The band released multiple albums, achieving commercial success in Canada with a distinctive pop-rock sound. Hoggard participated in various music competitions, and his songwriting contributed to the band's chart-topping hits. He was also involved in solo projects showcasing his musical talents beyond the band.
Led band Hedley to multiple Juno Awards
Released hit albums including 'Famous Last Words'
Achieved multiple top-ten singles on Canadian charts
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