Brian Melo

About

Known for his albums Livin It and The Truth, Melo is most famous as the fifth season winner of the Canadian Idol reality talent competition.

Before Fame

After training at the Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts and before becoming a contestant on Canadian Idol, he supported himself by working in construction.

Trivia

His rendition of Radiohead's "Karma Police" in one of the later rounds of Canadian Idol received a standing ovation.

Family Life

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Portuguese immigrants Augusto and Maria Melo.

Associated With

Early in his career, he performed back up vocals for country singer Shania Twain.