Dennis Marsh

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Dennis Marsh
MNZM
Marsh in 2020
Background information
Born (1951-02-22) 22 February 1951 (age 73)
Te Kūiti, New Zealand
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresCountry, gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, television presenter
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1984–present
WebsiteDennis Marsh

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]

Background[edit]

Marsh 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[edit]

Albums[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
2011 Through the Years: The Very Best of Dennis Marsh 13
2012 Sounds of the Pacific 6
2013 Country Songbook 1
2013 Christmas from the Heart 13
2015 Lest We Forget 1
2015 Maori Songbook 2 9
2017 I Believe 4
[12]
2018 Backyard Party 2
[13]
"—" 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]

  1. ^ a b de Graaf, Peter (30 May 2012). "Big award for Dennis Marsh". Northern Advocate. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Dennis Marsh". NZ Country Music Network. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b "DENNIS MARSH IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  4. ^ a b "2011 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Hands of Fame Induction". Golden Guitar Awards. Gore Country Music Club Inc. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  6. ^ "My Country Song". Blue Bach Productions. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  7. ^ "My Country Song". Amplifier. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, 2019 Awards".
  9. ^ "New Year honours list 2020". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d "Gold and platinum New Zealand albums to 2013". Te Ara. Encyclopedia of NZ. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  11. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Dennis Marsh – Lest We Forget". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  12. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  13. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  14. ^ "1997 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  15. ^ "1998 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  16. ^ "2002 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  17. ^ "2007 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  18. ^ a b "2008 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  19. ^ "2009 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  20. ^ "Top Male Vocalist Award". Variety Artists Club of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  21. ^ "2013 NCMA Awards". Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  22. ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards Best Maori Album 2016". Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  23. ^ "Variety Artists Club of NZ".
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