Kevin started singing at the tender age of six and started publicly performing at age 13. Tony Collins, Kevin’s father, sang country music for 25 years.

Being from a family of four brothers and one sister, all having great musical abilities. Kevin’s mom, Margaret (Downey) Collins, Colinet, NF, though not noted for her musical abilities, provides many mouth-watering meals to give her crowd the energy to sing and play.

Kevin and Roseanne count it a privilege to be a part of Newfoundland and its rich heritage. They feel that a great price has been paid by our ancestors for the rich heritage that we possess, and they are testaments to the strong binding love between Newfoundlanders near and far.

Newfoundland and its people have been a very treasured part of the Collins’ life and they continue to sing the praises of Newfoundland everywhere they go.

Many relatives and friends have left Newfoundland to obtain work but both Kevin and Roseanne put their best foot forward in keeping Newfoundland alive in the hearts and lives of everyone they meet.

Kevin has three Irish/Newfoundland releases, as well as three Country CD’s to his credit. A new Newfoundland/Irish release entitled, “The Hills of Home” is scheduled to be hit the airwaves the end of August 2000.

“Sawyer Hill Productions,” a 32 track digital recording studio owned and operated by Kevin Collins is making its own mark in the music history of Newfoundland. This studio has been recently up-dated with state-of-the-art digital equipment that boasts wonderful production quality. Kevin has been extremely busy recording other artists as well as completing his own releases.

Kevin has made some great musical accomplishments, some of the high points being:

- Being spotlighted on a CBC national telecast, “Country Sessions" in 1980

- Was featured in a CBC music documentary while in Nashville, TN in 1992. Kevin met such stars as: Vince Gill, Reba McIntyre, Ricky Skaggs, Alan Jackson, Doug Stone, The Kentucky Headhunters, Marie Osmond, Billy Walker, Jack Greene, Kitty Wells, Roy Acuff, Stonewall Jackson, Conway Twitty, and many more.

-In 1992, Kevin obtained the honor of being voted by the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as “Best Solo Artist” in Newfoundland and Labrador.

- In 1993, Kevin has the pleasure of being the “opening act” for Canada’s number one female country artist, Michelle Wright.

·- In 1994, Kevin recorded his second country album entitled, “Follow The Wind” in Nashville, TN with Grammy award winner Al Delorey. This album gained him a nomination as “Best Country Artist” at the East Coast Music Awards.

- In 1996, Kevin once again traveled to Nashville, TN, where he completed his sixth CD. This new country CD was entitled, “Wildfire”. Kevin had some of the best musicians and Grammy award winners in Nashville help him out on this project. Brent Mason on guitar, Sonny Garrish on steel, Rob Hajacos on fiddle and Terry McMillan on percussion. These musicians have also backed such stars as: Alan Jackson, Sammy Kershaw, George Strait, Vince Gill and many other top entertainers.

- Kevin has been featured on numerous live television and radio shows across Canada, USA and Europe.

- It has been a real treat for Kevin to have his music plays on radio stations in Ireland, as he dearly loves Irish music.

- Kevin toured Canada from Newfoundland to British Colombia from 1994 to 1998.

- Although, Kevin has received real good pay for many performances, he reminds us that his major satisfaction has been obtained from non-paying jobs, such as work for Seniors and other charity events.

Kevin’s motto is, “Newfoundland is a place where hospitality and friendship is NOT a business but a way of life”. He believes in playing his part to make this world a better place to live and plans on giving life his best!

Kevin has recorded in Nashville, performed in the US, Canada and Europe. He has won awards both locally and internationally, and continues to offer music-lovers his very best! CD Selections: Lonesome 77203, Just Call My Name, Ballad of St. Anne's Reel, Charley Pride Medley (All I Have To Offer You Is Me/Crystal Chandelier/Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone), Lights Of Home, Don't Let It Get Away, In My Father's House, Saving Grace, Slippers With Wings, Reality Shows, When A Heart Will Fall, Happy Birthday Baby Mine, The Old Man.

Title Tracks

1. Jump In And Swim  2. Set Us Free  3. The Photograph  4. This is My Home
5. Tomb Of The Unknown Grave  6. Emigrants Farewell 7. From An Island To An Island 8.My Old Homestead 9.Long Gone Are the Days 10. Farside Banks of Jordan
11. Gold and Silver Days 12. Take These Chains 13. Invitation To The Blues
14. Mocking Bird Hill 15. Golden Years 16. I Still Miss Someone 17. Hard Times Come Again No More 18. You Can't Turn Back The Years 19. Six Days on the Road
20. Road That Never Ends

Kevin Collins loves his homeland of “Newfoundland and Labrador”. Kevin feels that Newfoundland’s biggest asset is it’s people! His motto is “Newfoundland is a place where friendship and hospitality is not a business, but a way of life!” 

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1. From an Island To An Island 2. Golden Years 3. Mocking Bird Hill 4. Will They Lie There Evermore 5. Farside Banks of Jordan 6. The Photograph 7. My Old Homestead 8. Newfoundland & Labrador Medley With Ray Walsh 9. This is My Home 10. Road That Never Ends Bonus Sections 1. Peter and Mary Barron 2. A Little Piece of Great Paradise with Dominic Byrne 3. The Little Boat Builder Eugene Conway 4. The Fisherman John Young 5. Our Trip to Branch 6. Con Parsons Newfoundland and Irish Music Shop 7. Tom Reid Empties His Poe 8. Irish Stars Welcome Kevin 9. The Adventures of Bridget Muldoon 10. Argentia Management Authority 11. Full Circle Behind the Scenes

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Features

While in Ireland being honoured as "Songwriter of the Year" at an award show in Kildare, Ireland for his dedication and contribution to Country and Irish music in Ireland, Kevin completed a DVD of ten of his songs using Ireland as his background. Kevin and his wife Roseanne traveled to Blackwater, Co. Wexford with a camera crew to capture the very place where his ancestors would have left approximately two hundred years ago. He traveled to castles, churches, abbey's, Cafe's, interviewed locals, radio station personalities and recording artists to capture as much of Ireland as he could. "As Tourism and the Irish/Newfoundland connection grows stronger, being a part of this DVD will enhance the awareness and profile of all parties involved. I have learned as the global market expands, that we have no alternative but to come up with new initiatives, if we are to keep our businesses, town and heritage in the forefront. We have had so many people expressing how they would just love to go to Ireland, but they are either up in age and won't ever get to go, or have many other commitments and may never see Ireland, so we are endeavoring to bring Ireland to them,” Collins said. Because of his Irish roots and his high profile throughout Ireland, Kevin is indeed in an ideal position to make this DVD project as successful as it will be memorable. DVD Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes. Produced in 2005.

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Kevin believes his Newfoundland heritage is priceless and is amazed that his Irish heritage, though hundreds of years old, remains alive and fresh through the magic of music. •Hills of Home •Tribute to St. Mary’s •Rose of Newfoundland •Town I Loved So Well •My Old Homestead •That Old Man •Old Fashioned Tune •Staten Island •As Soon as I Can •Rich Man’s Garden •These Are My Memories

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Award winning artist Kevin Collins releases his tenth CD entitled, "Long Gone Are The Days", an Irish/Newfoundland collection of songs with a touch of folk/pop.

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