02/01/2024
A near death experience hasn't slowed down Vernon based country singer songwriter Lee Dinwoodie. The well known artist released a new single on his birthday on Wednesday (January 31 st), a birthday he wasn't sure he would see.
Dinwoodie's world took a dark turn on July 23 rd, 2022. He had played an Alzheimer's fundraising event near Lumby and the next morning was found in poor condition. The singer had suffered a serious blood infection that had damaged his heart.
After being admitted to Vernon Jubilee Hospital he was quickly transferred to Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) for surgery where he it took three weeks to get the infection under control, before open heart surgery. He spent several more weeks in hospital.
The surgeries and hospital stay were followed by months of rehabilitation, walking, stretching and playing his beloved guitar, to overcome the effects of a stroke he suffered while in KGH.
“I made a conscious decision that if I fully recovered I would refocus my career. I have been very fortunate to have made a life out of my music and it has taken me some incredible places. With the encouragement of colleagues, family and friends, I started writing, performing and recording again and I’m very proud of “Nothing Like Her,” Dinwoodie said.
The upbeat track is the story of a group of guys out for drinks on a weekday night when out of the blue comes a captivating girl who can sing and dance and grabs their attention like nothing before.This is the newest of Lee’s country songs.
Lee was born in Alberta in a farming community East of Edmonton and has country in his blood, he was raised in Armstrong and now resides in Vernon.
He has performed in festivals and events throughout North America and Europe including Big Valley Jamboree, Merritt Mountain Music Festival, France Country Music Festival and a private function for the Prince of Monaco. Lee is a much sought after entertainer for rodeos and country events. Lee has recorded in Nashville and toured extensively, opening for John Denver, Travis Tritt, The Gatlin Brothers, among others. He was inducted into Merritt, B.C. 's Walk of Stars and has been involved in many videos, tv shows and radio airplay in North America and Europe throughout his career.
Dinwoodie teamed up with Jeff Johnson who is a Canadian Country Music Association award winning producer of the year, Juno nominated producer and songwriter of the year and multiple British Columbia Country Music Association award winner including 5-time producer of the year and one-time songwriter of the year. Jeff has co-written and produced two number #1 albums, a gold selling album and a gold selling single in country and pop. Jeff has worked with the likes of Dallas Smith, George Canyon, Joey Moi, Faber Drive, Jet Black Stare, Meghan Patrick, Chris Buck Band, Tyler Joe Miller and many others.
