Marquardt releases first album today

North Bay’s Cory Marquardt continues to see his brand grow.

This morning the local country artist launched his first ever album to the public called “This Man.” 

The 10 song album includes singles "Smartphone" and his recently released song “21.” 

Marquardt says he has been working on the album since his first trip to Nashville back in 2012. 

“I have songs from that very first trip to my most recent one on this record,” stated Marquardt. 

“It's exciting to finally release these 10 tracks out of 100's I've written to show the world who I am and what I'm about.

"I'm very proud of this album and I just hope not only country music fans but music fans in general love it and can appreciate the hard work and three years I put behind it," added Marquardt.  

The music video for his first single was shot on location in North Bay. 

See the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gxwihDmuLM

Aside from being in studio, Marquardt has been on the road as well taking part in the 2015 Outlaws and Outsiders Tour with Canadian Country icon Aaron Pritchett along with the new Canadian duo King and Cash.  

"Some very big things happening for me right now and I'm so thankful to have such amazing fans, friends, team and of course a very loving and supportive family," he said. 

He is also looking forward to opening for country star Toby Keith this summer at a pair of Canadian tour stops in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and Camrose, Alberta.