Dennis Te Uhi Marsh MNZM (born 22 February 1951) is a New Zealand country music singer and television presenter, best known for his series of popular albums in the 2010s and for hosting the country music TV show My Country Song. He is New Zealand's best selling country music artist.[1]
Dennis Marsh | |
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.jpg) Marsh in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 22 February 1951 Te Kūiti, New Zealand |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Country, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, television presenter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | Dennis Marsh |
Background
editMarsh was born in Te Kūiti, New Zealand in 1951 and has Ngāpuhi and Ngati Hine iwi affiliations.[2][1] He moved to Auckland to pursue a career as a carpenter, but became involved with Christian music, studied theology and lead a youth ministry. In 1984 Marsh became involved with country music and began performing around New Zealand. He won a number of local awards, and eventually release his debut album, For You, in 1989.[2]
Marsh has since released 29 albums, including two which reached No. 1 on the New Zealand albums chart, four gold albums and six platinum albums.[3] He has won numerous country music awards, including being honoured as the 2011 Country Music Legend at the National Country Music Awards,[4] and inducted into the Golden Guitar Awards Hands of Fame, also in 2011.[5]
In 2013, Marsh hosted the Māori Television country music showcase series My Country Song.[6] This was followed by a compilation album, The Best of My Country Song and a live album, My Country Song – The Showcase Concert, both of which featured songs from Marsh.[7]
In October 2019, Marsh received the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, the highest honour for a NZ entertainer.[8] In the 2020 New Year Honours, Marsh was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to music and fundraising.[9]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[3] | |||
| 1989 | For You | — | |
| 1990 | Your Choice | — | |
| 1991 | Hobo (in a Silk Shirt) | — | |
| 1991 | Lucky Star | — | |
| 1992 | Feelings | — | |
| 1993 | Dad | — | |
| 1994 | Out of Mexico | — | |
| 1996 | Out of Nashville | — | |
| 1997 | Faith | — | |
| 1998 | Faded Love | — | |
| 2000 | Out of New Zealand | 23 | |
| 2001 | Christmas in New Zealand | — | |
| 2002 | To Get To You | — | |
| 2003 | Live in Concert | — | |
| 2004 | Memories of New Zealand | — | |
| 2005 | Dennis Marsh | — | |
| 2006 | Tequila Sunrise | — | |
| 2007 | Walking Through My Mind | — | |
| 2008 | Land of the Long White Cloud | — | |
| 2008 | Don't Take it to Heart | — | |
| 2009 | Legend in My Time | — | |
| 2011 | Maori Songbook | 1 |
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| 2011 | Through the Years: The Very Best of Dennis Marsh | 13 |
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| 2012 | Sounds of the Pacific | 6 |
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| 2013 | Country Songbook | 1 | |
| 2013 | Christmas from the Heart | 13 | |
| 2015 | Lest We Forget | 1 |
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| 2015 | Maori Songbook 2 | 9 | |
| 2017 | I Believe | 4 [12] |
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| 2018 | Backyard Party | 2 [13] |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dennis Marsh – Out of Nashville | New Zealand Music Awards – Best Country Album | Nominated[14] |
| 1998 | Dennis Marsh – Faith | New Zealand Music Awards – Best Gospel Album | Nominated[15] |
| 2002 | Dennis Marsh – Faded Love | New Zealand Music Awards – Best Country Album | Nominated[16] |
| 2007 | Dennis Marsh | National Country Music Awards – Best Selling Country Music Album of the Year | Won[17] |
| 2007 | Dennis Marsh | Australian Country Recording Awards – Overseas Artist Award | Won[18] |
| 2008 | Dennis Marsh | National Country Music Awards – Country Music Male Artist of the Year | Won[18] |
| 2009 | Dennis Marsh | National Country Music Awards – Country Music Male Artist of the Year | Won[19] |
| 2009 | Dennis Marsh | Top Male Vocalist – Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Awards | Won[20] |
| 2011 | Dennis Marsh | National Country Music Awards – Country Music Legend | Won[4] |
| 2011 | Dennis Marsh | Golden Guitar Awards – Hands of Fame | Won[5] |
| 2013 | Dennis Marsh | National Country Music Awards – Country Music Male Artist of the Year | Won[21] |
| 2016 | Dennis Marsh - Maori Songbook 2 | New Zealand Music Awards – Best Maori Album | Nominated[22] |
| 2019 | Dennis Marsh | Benny Award Variety Artists Club of New Zealand | Won[23] |
References
edit- ^ a b de Graaf, Peter (30 May 2012). "Big award for Dennis Marsh". Northern Advocate. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Dennis Marsh". NZ Country Music Network. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ a b "DENNIS MARSH IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b "2011 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Hands of Fame Induction". Golden Guitar Awards. Gore Country Music Club Inc. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "My Country Song". Blue Bach Productions. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "My Country Song". Amplifier. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, 2019 Awards".
- ^ "New Year honours list 2020". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Gold and platinum New Zealand albums to 2013". Te Ara. Encyclopedia of NZ. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Dennis Marsh – Lest We Forget". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "1997 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "1998 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "2002 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "2007 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b "2008 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ "2009 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Top Male Vocalist Award". Variety Artists Club of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "2013 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards Best Maori Album 2016". Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Variety Artists Club of NZ".