Amanda Nicole Wilkinson (born January 17, 1982) is a Canadian

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singer. She was raised in nearby

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, a trio which also included her father Steve and brother Tyler. She has also recorded with Tyler in the duo Small Town Pistols and as a solo artist.

Biography

Amanda Wilkinson was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the country group

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Accessed April 10, 2011 They first sang together at a family event and then continued singing together. In 1997, the Wilkinson family moved to Nashville. Their first single " 26 Cents" was a success leading to Gold certifications in both the United States and Canada. Other albums The Wilkinsons have released include ''

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'' (2007). In 2004, Wilkinson began to sing solo, along with continuing to sing with the family. Her first solo album, ''Amanda Wilkinson'', was released in 2005. In 2006, Wilkinson was nominated for Single of the Year, CMT Video of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the

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. In 2012, Wilkinson and her brother Tyler formed a new country group called Small Town Pistols. The first single they released was called "Colour Blind". Small Town Pistols released an album, '' Small Town Pistols'', in Canada in February 2013.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Filmography

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