Maine is a gorgeous northeastern state in the U.S. This coastal state has a population of about 1.3 million people.
Maine has produced lively musicians, singers, and artists, but which ones are the best? Here we have the 10 biggest musicians from Maine.
To compile this list, 24/7 Tempo consulted various entertainment websites centered around music including Singersroom.
Howie Day
HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 30: Musician Howie Day performs during the lighting ceremony of the Baccarat UNICEF Crystal Snowflake at the first annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 30, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Starting our list of famous musicians is Howie Day. Howie Day was born on January 15, 1981, in Bangor, Maine. He was raised though in Brewer, Maine.
Howie Day has been in the music industry since 1993. He plays the piano, guitar, and keyboard. Some of his most popular songs are “Ghost”, “Collide”, and “She Says”.
Corey Beaulieu
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Grammy nominees Alex Bent, Corey Beaulieu, Matt Heafy and Paolo Gregoletto of the band Trivium attend the GBK & STK at The W Hotel Pre-Grammy Lounge on February 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
Another musician from Maine is Corey Beaulieu. Corey Beaulieu was born on November 22, 1983, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. This American guitarist plays heavy metal and metalcore. He’s been a part of Trivium since 2003.
Trivium is a heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida. They’ve been performing since 1999. So, what albums has Corey Beaulieu been in? He’s recorded in the following albums “Ascendancy”, “In Waves”, “Vengeance Falls”, and “In the Court of the Dragon”.
Anna Kendrick
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One of the best female singers from Maine is Anna Kendrick. She’s also known for her acting career. Anna Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine. Although a singer, she usually produces songs attached to films she’s acting in.
For instance, her first big hit was the song “Cups” from the first Pitch Perfect film. She also sang multiple songs in “Into the Woods”, “The Last Five Years”, and the Trolls series.
Juliana Hatfield
CIRCA 1990: Portrait of singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield circa 1990. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Another incredible female musician is Juliana Hatfield. Juliana Hatfield was born on July 27, 1967, in Wiscasset, Maine. Although born in Maine, this alternative rock star was raised in Boston. She’s been active since 1986.
Juliana Hatfield has produced albums like “Hey Baby”, “Beautiful Creature”, “Weird”, and “Wild Animals”. Some popular songs include “Everybody Loves Me but You”, “Universal Heart-Beat”, “Blame the Stylist”, and “Hang Down from Heaven”.
Clarence White
Next on our list of the biggest musicians from Maine is Clarence White. Clarence White was born on June 7, 1944, in Lewiston, Maine. Sadly, he passed away young at 29 years old on July 15, 1973, in California.
In his short, but eventful life, he was part of the Kentucky Colonels and the Byrds. He was a guitarist and vocalist. He was one of the first few people who created country rock music. Some incredible songs with Clarence White are “Do Not Disturb” and “I Must Be a Tree”.
Kurt Baker
Another one of the top Maine artists on our list is Kurt Baker. Kurt Baker was born on January 31, 1987, in Portland Maine. He’s been active in the music industry since 2000 and produces rock, alternative, punk, and indie pop.
Kurt Baker was part of “The Leftovers”, a pop punk band. He played bass and also had vocals. The band was active from 2002 to 2011. Other members included Adam Woronoff, Andrew Rice, and Matt Anderson.
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin is a fantastic singer from Maine. She was born on March 16, 1964, in Old Town, Maine. She performs and produces Americana, folk, and country folk music.
Patty Griffin has been active in the music industry since 1992. Her studio debut album was “Living with Ghosts”, which was released on May 21, 1996. Popular songs of hers are “Up to the Mountain”, “Let Him Fly”, and “River”.
Ellis Paul
Ellis Paul is also from Maine. He was born on January 14, 1965, in Fort Kent, Maine, a small town near the Canadian-U.S. border. Ellis Paul has been active in the music industry since 1987. He’s a folk singer-songwriter.
Ellis Paul started his music career in Boston. He has sung songs like “The World Ain’t Slowin’ Down”, “Angel in Manhattan”, and “God’s Promise”. He’s also written a children’s book titled “The Hero In You” published by Albert Whitman & Company.
Lenny Breau
Continuing our list of the top musicians from Maine is Lenny Breau. Lenny Breau was born on August 5, 1941, in Auburn, Maine. He was raised though in Canada. Sadly, Lenny Breau passed away at 43 years old on August 12, 1984.
Lenny Breau performed jazz and country music. He first began performing in his parent’s band before going solo.
Clark Gesner
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Last but not least is Clark Gesner. Clark Gesner was born on March 27, 1938, in Augusta, Maine. He passed away at 64 on July 23, 2002, in New York City.
If this name sounds familiar, it’s because Clark Gesner composed the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. This musical was a big hit, running for 1,597 performances.
Other than this music, he also worked on “The Utter Glory of Morrissey Hall”, although it wasn’t as popular. Before this, Clark Gesner worked on the NBC Experiment in Television in 1967.
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