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'''George Evnochides''' (born [[August 1]], [[1966]] in [[Texas City, Texas]]<ref name="MitchellChron">Mitchell, Rick. "[http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1994_1229284 On the brink of stardom: There's another George on country's horizon]." ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. [[September 30]], [[1994]].</ref><ref name="allmusic"/>) is an American [[country music]] artist who records under the name '''George Ducas'''. To date, he has released two studio albums: 1995's ''George Ducas'' and 1997's ''Where I Stand'', and has charted five singles on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now [[Hot Country Songs]]) charts. |
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==Biography== |
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Ducas was born George Evnochides in Texas City in 1966. <ref name="MitchellChron"/> <ref name="HurstTrib">Hurst, Jack. "[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/20694022.html?dids=20694022:20694022&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+5%2C+1995&author=Jack+Hurst%2C+Tribune+Country+Music+Writer.&pub=Chicago+Tribune+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=22&desc=HEAD+OF+HIS+CLASS+%60KID+FROM+VANDERBILT%27+GRADUATES+TO+NASHVILLE+WITH+HIGH+MARKS Head of his class: 'Kid from Vanderbilt' graduates to Nashville with high marks]." ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''. [[February 5]], [[1995]].</ref> When he was 5, his parents (an [[Exxon]] chemical engineer and an English professor)<ref name="HurstTrib"/> divorced. He moved to San Diego with his mother, Erene Rallis. He moved back to Houston six years later to live with his father and stepmother, Steve and Marie Evnochides. He attended [[Lanier Middle School (Houston)|Lanier Middle School]] and graduated from [[Kinkaid School|Kinkaid High School]] in 1985. <ref name="MitchellChron"/> |
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Ducas has enjoyed consistent success both as a country music artist and as a songwriter. He released two records on the Capitol Records label, and his self-titled debut in 1995 received high critical acclaim. After charting a Top 20 hit with the first single, "Teardrops", Ducas arrived as both a national and international country artist with the Top 5 hit, "Lipstick Promises". Ducas has toured extensively, headlining and opening shows for many country artists including Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Diamond Rio, and most recently Sara Evans. |
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He adopted his maternal grandmother's maiden name, Ducas, after high school. <ref name="MitchellChron"/> "My father said he'd always had trouble with his last name," Ducas told ''[[The Houston Chronicle]]'' in an article published on Sept. 30, 1994. "He suggested I change it. It felt strange and uncomfortable at first, but now I'm used to it." <ref name="MitchellChron"/> |
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Ducas left Houston to attend Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1989 with a degree in economics; after only working six months at an Atlanta bank, <ref name="HurstTrib"/> he quit to focus on music full time. "Maybe doing something secure is safer," Ducas told ''[[The Times Leader]]'' of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in 1997. "However, doing something you love is much more important, even if it's a little more dangerous." <ref>Rose, Van. "Singer banks on staying power." ''The Times Leader'' (Wilkes-Barre, Pa). March 2, 1997.</ref> |
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==Musical career== |
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As a songwriter, George has penned hits for the likes of the Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Sara Evans, Trisha Yearwood, Gary Allan, Radney Foster and the Randy Rogers Band among others. His most recent hit, “A Real Fine Place to Start” by Sara Evans, went to the #1 spot on the charts for two weeks in 2005. |
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Ducas played in Nashville clubs for three years before signing with Liberty records in 1994.<ref name="MitchellChron"/> During this time, [[Radney Foster]] reached Top ten on the country charts with "Just Call Me Lonesome", a song which Ducas co-wrote.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fxfqxqlgldde~T1 |title=George Ducas biography |accessdate=2008-04-01 |last=Ankeny |first=Jason |work=[[All Music Guide]]}}</ref> By the end of the year, Ducas was signed to [[Liberty Records]], charting the single "Teardrops"; a Top Ten country hit ("Lipstick Promises") came in early 1995, followed by the release of his eponymous debut album. |
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Due to a restructuring of Liberty Records, Ducas was transferred to [[Capitol Records]] Nashville, where he released his second album, 1997's ''Where I Stand''. Although met with critical approval, the album failed to produce any major hits, and he was dropped by the label. However, Ducas continued to perform, headlining and opening shows for such acts as [[Alan Jackson]], [[Toby Keith]], [[Mary Chapin Carpenter]], [[Diamond Rio]], [[The Mavericks]] and [[Faith Hill]]. |
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Re-energized with his recent songwriting successes and new music of his own, George looks forward to the upcoming release of his latest project. “This record was about getting back to the basics – rediscovery – me rediscovering my own sound and, hopefully, everyone having the chance to either rediscover my music or hear it for the very first time,” Ducas explains. Ducas is unveiling a fresh batch of hook-filled songs, all produced by Ducas himself. “Each song has a different meaning for me – but they all reflect my passion for music and the emotion behind it. I really can’t wait for you to hear it!” |
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In 2005, Ducas and Foster wrote "[[A Real Fine Place to Start]]", a No. 1 hit for [[Sara Evans]]; he also spent the latter half of 2007 opening shows for her.<ref>[http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1572308/20071018/evans_sara.jhtml Sara Evans Announces Tour With Josh Turner]</ref> |
In 2005, Ducas and Foster wrote "[[A Real Fine Place to Start]]", a No. 1 hit for [[Sara Evans]]; he also spent the latter half of 2007 opening shows for her.<ref>[http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1572308/20071018/evans_sara.jhtml Sara Evans Announces Tour With Josh Turner]</ref> |
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George Evnochides (born August 1, 1966 in Texas City, Texas[1][2]) is an American country music artist who records under the name George Ducas. To date, he has released two studio albums: 1995's George Ducas and 1997's Where I Stand, and has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.
Biography
Ducas was born George Evnochides in Texas City in 1966. [1] [3] When he was 5, his parents (an Exxon chemical engineer and an English professor)[3] divorced. He moved to San Diego with his mother, Erene Rallis. He moved back to Houston six years later to live with his father and stepmother, Steve and Marie Evnochides. He attended Lanier Middle School and graduated from Kinkaid High School in 1985. [1]
He adopted his maternal grandmother's maiden name, Ducas, after high school. [1] "My father said he'd always had trouble with his last name," Ducas told The Houston Chronicle in an article published on Sept. 30, 1994. "He suggested I change it. It felt strange and uncomfortable at first, but now I'm used to it." [1]
Ducas left Houston to attend Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1989 with a degree in economics; after only working six months at an Atlanta bank, [3] he quit to focus on music full time. "Maybe doing something secure is safer," Ducas told The Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in 1997. "However, doing something you love is much more important, even if it's a little more dangerous." [4]
Musical career
Ducas played in Nashville clubs for three years before signing with Liberty records in 1994.[1] During this time, Radney Foster reached Top ten on the country charts with "Just Call Me Lonesome", a song which Ducas co-wrote.[2] By the end of the year, Ducas was signed to Liberty Records, charting the single "Teardrops"; a Top Ten country hit ("Lipstick Promises") came in early 1995, followed by the release of his eponymous debut album.
Due to a restructuring of Liberty Records, Ducas was transferred to Capitol Records Nashville, where he released his second album, 1997's Where I Stand. Although met with critical approval, the album failed to produce any major hits, and he was dropped by the label. However, Ducas continued to perform, headlining and opening shows for such acts as Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Diamond Rio, The Mavericks and Faith Hill.
In 2005, Ducas and Foster wrote "A Real Fine Place to Start", a No. 1 hit for Sara Evans; he also spent the latter half of 2007 opening shows for her.[5]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | US Country |
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| 1995 | George Ducas | 57 |
| 1997 | Where I Stand |
Singles
| Year | Title | US Country | Album |
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| 1994 | "Teardrops" | 38 | George Ducas |
| 1995 | "Lipstick Promises" | 9 | |
| "Hello Cruel World" | 52 | ||
| "Kisses Don't Lie" | |||
| 1996 | "Every Time She Passes By" | 57 | Where I Stand |
| 1997 | "Long Trail of Tears" | 55 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Mitchell, Rick. "On the brink of stardom: There's another George on country's horizon." Houston Chronicle. September 30, 1994.
- ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. "George Ducas biography". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ a b c Hurst, Jack. "Head of his class: 'Kid from Vanderbilt' graduates to Nashville with high marks." Chicago Tribune. February 5, 1995.
- ^ Rose, Van. "Singer banks on staying power." The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa). March 2, 1997.
- ^ Sara Evans Announces Tour With Josh Turner