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John McDermott
What an extraordinary path John McDermott has been on. In the 1960s, as a young immigrant from Scotland, he embarked with his family to Toronto. From these humble beginnings his path led him to St. Michael's Choir School, and later to the circulation department at the Toronto Sun Newspaper. In a lucky turn of events, John recorded twelve songs as a heartfelt gift for his parents' 50th anniversary, a decision that would lead to his breakout 1992 album “Danny Boy”. John's journey as an artist boasts 30 full recordings, platinum sales certifications and numerous Juno award nominations. His remarkable odyssey has even granted him an audience with five U.S. presidents. Beyond personal triumphs, McDermott's altruism shines. Honoured with the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Bob Hope award and a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, he has also dedicated himself to raising $3.6 million to revitalize the K-Wing Veterans Centre at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital. Continually musically active, with both his latest original recording "As The Sky Gives The Ocean,” and a recently re-imagined vinyl LP of "Danny Boy," McDermott continues to share with us the essence of his soul, marking another chapter in a beautifully woven life.

Songs

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Battle Hymn Of The Republic
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Scotland For Ever (Scotland The Brave)
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By Yon Bonnie Banks
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The Minstrel Boy
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Toora-Loora-Looral

Albums

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Scrapbook

2025
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Maybe This Christmas

2018
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The Contender

2014
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As the Sky Gives the Ocean

2022
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Some Other Time

2017
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How Great Thou Art

2014
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Robbie Burns: The Bard of Ayrshire & the Ploughman Poet

2019
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An Evening With John McDermott

2017
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An Evening with the John McDermott Trio, Vol. 2

2018
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Raised on Songs & Stories

2017

Singles & EPs

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A Wonderful Christmas

Single2019
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The Ballad of Roger Maris

Single2013
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Come, Lord Jesus

Single2011

Videos

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Scotland the Brave (Scotland for Ever)

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John McDermott - Comin' Thro' the Rye (Gin a Body) 2023

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Live performances

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John McDermott - Legacy - The Black Angus Sessions 2024 Live

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John McDermott presents - Drew Jurecka and Jeff Healey (Wild Cat)

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John McDermott - Loch Lomond - The Black Angus Sessions 2024 Live

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John McDermott - Lift the Wings "First Reading Live" 2025

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John McDermott - All Around Me There are Angels "First Reading Live" 2025

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John McDermott presents - Andy Milne's version of "We Three Kings"

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Playlists by John McDermott

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Sunday Song Series - Every week we add something fresh

PlaylistJohn McDermott, Tenor2.1K views

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