Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods is a Sarnia-Lambton singer-songwriter known for emotive, folk-tinged songs and charismatic live performances. He writes and records music, releases singles and special physical records, and regularly tours solo and with a band while selling merchandise. Woods also cohosts a lighthearted podcast called The Big Five and collaborates with other artists on recordings and live shows.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Casual social media post
Donovan Woods shared a short, playful social post on 2026-10-19 saying "He would’ve if he wanted to, right? Happy Belated, Friday." It reads like a light, conversational aside meant to prompt smiles or replies among followers.
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Announcement: upcoming 'Happy Belated' and birthday
Donovan Woods shares a brief personal update: today is their birthday and the event called Happy Belated is one week away, offering a quick opportunity to send birthday wishes now and note a related occasion next week. The post is concise and perfect for a short congratulatory reply.
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No callback needed message
A brief, friendly note from Donovan Woods stating that no return call is needed when the recipient receives the message. Use this kind of message to confirm receipt or to signal that no further action is required.
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Happy Belated
Donovan Woods is releasing a new single called "Happy Belated" on October 23, 2026, featuring Charlotte Cornfield. The song centers on realizing things too late, and listeners are encouraged to pre save the track now ahead of the release.
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Announcement of UK tour openers and personal note
Donovan Woods announced his UK tour openers as Faye Dolle, N E E V M U S I C, and Tommy Ashby in a post published on 2026-10-08. He also added a personal note about enjoying the UK game show Tipping Point, framing the upcoming dates as cozy, lovely evenings.
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Thank-you post for a video from Mike Juneau
Donovan Woods posted a warm thank-you on 2026-09-29, thanking Mike Juneau for a video and also acknowledging Hayden Desser. The short message is a friendly public acknowledgement from the artist that highlights community connection.
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Song origin and notable artist mentions
Donovan Woods shares a personal origin story for a song he co wrote with Jessie Jo Dillon on the day they met, roughly 12 years ago. He praises Jessie Jo Dillon's persistence, notes Todd Lombardo made a moody demo, and lists Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Charlie Worsham, and Reba McEntire as dream cuts when he started writing in Nashville.
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Orillia & Elora solo shows
Donovan Woods announced that solo shows in Orillia and Elora are on sale now, and he invited fans to share song requests. Check Donovan Woods official channels for exact dates, venues, and ticket details.
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Ontario solo shows
Donovan Woods announced a few solo shows in Ontario to showcase new songs and old ones, described as likely the last solo shows for a while. Presale begins Sept 9 at 10:00 AM ET, with general on sale on September 11 at 10:00 AM ET; fans should be ready at those times for tickets.
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2026 Great Lakes Ranking Announcement
Donovan Woods published a brief revision to the 2026 Great Lakes Ranking on 2026-08-28, listing five entries in order: Just, Ignore, That, Absolute, Clown. The post closes with a decisive note that the rankings stand, making this a short, opinion focused announcement.
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Photo highlight: Rosemary at Hillside Festival
Donovan Woods shares a photo highlight of Rosemary at the Hillside Festival, taken last month by Nathan Nash. The image captures a festival moment from July 2026, offering a vivid snapshot of the local music scene.
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Short personal music preference post
Donovan Woods posted a brief, friendly note on 2026-08-06 saying they are very into a song at the moment. This short share is an easy prompt to ask what tune they mean, swap recommendations, or explore the artist's current influences.
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Shorts on stage (s.o.s.) sound check at The Grand Ole Opry
Donovan Woods shared that Shorts on stage, abbreviated s.o.s., were sound checking at the Grand Ole Opry on 2026-08-04. The note provides a short, behind the scenes glimpse at a rehearsal moment at Nashville’s storied venue.
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Next Year at The Grand Ole Opry
Donovan Woods posted about performing the song "Next Year" at The Grand Ole Opry and described feeling a rare wave of nerves. The short post includes a photograph credited to Ryan Nolan and highlights a memorable appearance at the famous venue on 2026-07-31.
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Grand Ole Opry Debut
Donovan Woods announced that he made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, thanking the Opry and noting he sang two songs and enjoyed friends in the dressing room. The post includes a photo credit to Ryan Nolan and conveys the excitement of a major career moment for the artist.
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Hillside Festival attendance update
Donovan Woods shares a joyful afterword about the Hillside Festival, saying the weather held and that they watched Stars, and giving the weekend a ten out of ten. This brief reflection captures the feel of a great festival night and helps you spot notable performances and attendee sentiment.
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Comment on episode content and listener reaction
A brief note from Donovan Woods highlights a striking line from a recent episode, "It’s all the same water and Tom follows rivers in hotel rooms," and a listener named Steve calls it the funniest episode so far. The entry is a quick, shareable listener reaction that points you straight to a standout moment.
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Man Made Lake live in Halifax
Donovan Woods shared a short live clip of Man Made Lake from a recent solo show in Halifax, calling it possibly his favorite solo performance. The post gives fans a brief, intimate look at that gig without additional ticket or streaming details.
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Donovan Woods with Brian Fallon — fall (late summer) shows
Donovan Woods says Brian Fallon will join him for a few shows in the fall, or what might be called late summer. The announcement signals select dates with both artists, with full details to be posted through Donovan Woods channels.
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Donovan Woods concert — Toronto (On Sale Now)
Donovan Woods has a Toronto concert listing and tickets are on sale now through the Royal Conservatory of Music event page. Visit the provided link to see show date, time, seating, and to purchase tickets.
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Post-tour artist update and thanks
Donovan Woods posted a warm thank you on June 16 reflecting on a cruise around some of Atlantic Canada and evenings that blended folk music with lighthearted jokes. The artist notes that shows are evolving and that each night can feel different, and expresses gratitude to everyone who came out.
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Tom from Newfoundland greeting and Great Lakes mention
Tom from Newfoundland posts a brief conversational update that references the Big Five Great Lakes, published by Donovan Woods on 2026-06-04. The snippet reads like a friendly prompt to continue the conversation or to request more detail about the Great Lakes.
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Great Lakes Ranking 2026 announcement
Donovan Woods announced the Great Lakes Ranking 2026 will be released this Friday, presenting a concise, personality driven ranking update for the Great Lakes region. Watch Donovan Woods channels on Friday, 2026-06-05 for the full ranking and commentary.
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Personal announcement: Great Lakes ranking and upcoming news
Donovan Woods published a playful personal announcement on 2026-06-02 teasing a ranking of the Great Lakes and promising news coming soon. The short post mixes seaside sensory details with humor while flagging an upcoming follow up from the author.
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The Big Five Podcast — episode featuring William Prince and Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods shared a new episode of The Big Five Podcast featuring William Prince, published on 2026-06-01. Listen on Apple Podcasts or play the episode directly on Spotify using the provided links for a relaxed, music focused conversation with two acclaimed singer songwriters.
