Sam Ellis (born September 19, 1987) is a

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and

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based in

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Biography

In 2012, Ellis signed to

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. He co-wrote

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's single "Just Around the Corner" which became the official anthem for the 'Band Against Cancer: The Sarah Cannan Tour'. "Somewhere In the Country", co-written and produced with Canadian country music artist

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, peaked at #11 on the Canadian Radio Airplay chart and was the most played Canadian country song on country radio in 2012. His songwriting credits also include cuts with

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, Hearts & Colors,

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, and

Songwriting credits

Songs written or co-written by Sam Ellis.

Production credits

Sync credits

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Sam 1987 births Living people Canadian country songwriters Musicians from Ontario Canadian record producers Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian singer-songwriters 21st-century Canadian male singers