Alexander Cardinale

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Alexander Cardinale
Also known asXander
OriginMonterey, California, US
GenresSinger-songwriter, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2010–present
LabelsAtlantic
Websitewww.alexandercardinale.com

Alexander Cardinale is an American singer-songwriter signed to Atlantic Records. His song "Made for You" was used in an international Coca-Cola advertisement.

Career[]

Alexander toured with Pentatonix in Fall of 2012. Cardinale's song "Sick of Dreaming" was the featured music montage in episodes of One Tree Hill on The CW[1] and American Broadcasting Company's Rookie Blue.[2] Other TV placements include episodes of Ghost Whisperer (CBS), Castle (American Broadcasting Company), "", Friends with Benefits (NBC) and 90210 (The CW).

In October 2014, Alexander toured with Melissa Etheridge.[3]

"Made for You"[]

In January 2016, Alexander released the single "Made For You" on Warner Bros. Records. The song was featured in Coca-Cola's worldwide advertisement titled "Break Up",[4] and gained heavy rotation on SiriusXM's Adult Top 40 station The Pulse.[5] The song was a collaboration with longtime friend and producer Morgan Taylor Reid (Plugin Stereo, Grace Mitchell, Max's "Gibberish", and Jo Jo).[6]

Awards[]

Music Connection magazine named Alexander Cardinale one of their "HOT 100" unsigned artists in 2011 and 2012.[7] He was nominated for Best AAA/Adult Contemporary Artist of 2011 by the HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards),[8] and his song "Traffic Lights" was named Best Song – TV Show at the HMMA in 2012.[9] In 2011, Cardinale won the top prize in the Pop category and the overall second prize at the USA Songwriting Competition,[10] and he showcased at South by Southwest 2011. He had five showcases at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas. He also showcased at The Indie Music Fest, NAMM, and DRIVEN Music & Art Conference in 2011.

Discography[]

EPs[]

Title Year
Sick of Dreaming 2009
Traffic Lights 2011

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions
BEL
(FL)
Tip
[11]
"One Shot" 2013 —
"Made for You" 2016 —
"Simple Things"
(featuring Christina Perri)[12] 		2019 6

References[]

  1. ^ Randall, Linda (December 8, 2010). "One Tree Hill featuring Alexander Cardinale "Sick Of Dreaming" on The CW". Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "'Sick of Dreaming' by Alexander Cardinale". Rookie Blue Music. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://www.coca-colacompany.com/press-center/press-releases/coca-cola-announces-one-brand-global-marketing-approach/ | Coca-Cola's Break Up Commercial
  5. ^ "The Pulse".
  6. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6334851/exclusive-alexander-cardinale-made-for-you-video
  7. ^ "2012's HOT 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands". Music Connection. November 26, 2012.
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "HMMA 2012 Winners". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011.
  10. ^ "ASCAP Members Win Big at USA Songwriting Competition". ASCAP. February 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "Discografie Alexander Cardinale". Ultratop. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  12. ^ "Simple Things (feat. Christina Perri) – Single by Alexander Cardinale". Apple Music. Retrieved June 29, 2019.

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