Scotty Newlands
“The Singing Soldier”
- Actor
- Musician / Singer
- Voiceover Artist
- Canada
- Service
- Canadian Army Reserve · 2002–2016 · 2nd Lieutenant
- Role in service
- Musician, Public Affairs officer and featured anthem singer
Biography
Scotty Newlands is a Canadian singer-songwriter, actor and voiceover artist, and a former Canadian Army Reserve officer known as the “Singing Soldier.” Musically trained as a male soprano and lyric tenor, he has a four-octave range, a lyric coloratura tenor voice and a remarkable falsetto.
Scotty enlisted in the Canadian Army Reserve in 2002 as a musician, later took his commission as an officer, and served in the Public Affairs branch and as a featured anthem singer at high-profile events until he retired in 2016.
A 2003 graduate of York University’s Theatre Studies program, he has appeared in film, television and theatre, and performs character, commercial and narration voiceover work. As a recording artist, he has had radio singles played nationally, and in 2012 he released the album Starting Over through Blue Sapphire / DEP Universal.
Scotty is a sought-after anthem singer known for his clean, commanding delivery. He has sung for many Toronto sports franchises, auto racing events, the 2009 NHL Winter Classic and the 2013 MLB All-Star Game, and has been the Toronto Rock’s home game anthem singer since 2013.
Video
Audio
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Production / client |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–present | Toronto Rock home games | Home game anthem singer | Toronto Rock, National Lacrosse League |
| 2013 | MLB All-Star Game | Anthem singer (requested by MLB) | Major League Baseball, New York |
| 2012 | Starting Over (album) | Recording artist | Blue Sapphire / DEP Universal |
| 2009 | NHL Winter Classic | Anthem singer (requested by NHL) | National Hockey League, Chicago |
| Various | Toronto major league teams | Anthem singer | Maple Leafs, Marlies, Argonauts, Blue Jays, Raptors, Toronto FC |
| Various | Motorsport events | Anthem singer | Steelback Grand Prix, Honda Grand Prix, NASCAR Truck Series, Chevrolet Grand Prix |
| Various | Charity performances | Performer | Wheelchair Hockey, United Way, veterans’ associations, cancer research benefits |
Service & Casting Details
Military service
Canadian Army Reserve · 2002–2016 · 2nd Lieutenant · Musician, Public Affairs officer and featured anthem singer
Availability
Freelance / project-based · ACTRA
Based in
Canada
Languages
English
Accents and dialects
British RP, Standard American
Voice
Four-octave range; trained male soprano and lyric tenor; lyric coloratura tenor; exceptional falsetto
Special skills
National anthem performance for major league and international events; songwriting
Equipment
Home recording setup for audio and video, with green screen
Certifications and training
Theatre Studies, York University (2003)
Available for
National anthems; corporate, private, charity and community events; film, television and theatre; voiceover (character, commercial, narration); recording and live music
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