| Julian Taylor | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Origin: | Toronto, Ontario |
| Instrument: | Vocals, guitar |
| Genre: | Rock, folk, pop, Americana |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Label: | Warner, Howling Turtle |
| Associated Acts: | Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band |
Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter.[1] Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing,[2] he has continued to record and perform as the leader of the eponymous Julian Taylor Band since Staggered Crossing's breakup in 2007.[3]
His songs have appeared in television series including , Elementary and Haven.[3]
He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent.[4]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Toronto Independent Music Awards | Best Group | Julian Taylor Band | ||
| 2015 | Indigenous Music Awards | Best Group | Julian Taylor Band | ||
| 2015 | Black Canadian Awards | Best Jazz/Soul Act | Julian Taylor Band | ||
| 2021 | Juno Awards of 2021 | Contemporary Roots Album of the Year | The Ridge, Julian Taylor | [5] | |
| Indigenous Artist or Group | Julian Taylor | ||||
| 16th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Solo Artist of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | [6] | ||
| English Songwriter of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | [7] | |||
| 2021 | Polaris Music Prize | Long listed | The Ridge | [8] | |
| 2021 | Canadian Music Week | Indigenous Artist/Group Or Duo of the Year | The Ridge | ||
| 2023 | Juno Awards of 2023 | Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | [9] | |
| 2023 | 18th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Single of the Year | 100 Proof | [10] | |
| 2023 | Folk Music Ontario | Performing Artist of the Year | |||
| 2024 | 19th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Contemporary Singer of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | [11] | |
| Solo Artist of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | ||||
| Single of the Year | Seeds |