History
During the 2005, Canadian Idol contest, Leitao came in ninth, Fleury eighth and LeBlanc fifth. The three were brought together by producer and ''Idol'' accompanist Mark Lalama, at the suggestion of his brother Paul. The band's name was chosen because the group "braids" elements from across the country into one.Malchuk, Carlye (July 31, 2006). "Idol finalists, including NBer, releasing CD Tuesday: Casey LeBlanc part of Braided trio", '' Telegraph-Journal'', p. D10. Braided began recording in Lalama's studio at his farmhouse in Fenwick, Ontario. The single "A Little Bit Closer" was released in June 2006. Their debut album, ''Casey, Ashley and Amber'', was released in August. Figure skater Elvis Stojko sang a duet with Leitao on the track "Before You". The group toured during 2006–07 to promote the album.Critical reception
Bob Mersereau, writing in the '' Telegraph-Journal'', gave them a mixed review, writing that producer and songwriter Mark Lalama "gives them some cool 'girl-group' '60s material which is bright and fun. But there's also some schmaltz, ballad material that Celine Dion would pass on." Mersereau, Bob (August 9, 2006). "LeBlanc gets the Braided look", '' Telegraph-Journal'', p. D7.Discography
Albums
*''Casey, Ashley and Amber'' (August 2006)Singles
*"A Little Bit Closer"References
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