Ethan Bortnick

Ethan Bortnick
Ethan's sold-out show at the Troubadour
Ethan's sold-out show at the Troubadour
Background information
Born
Ethan Jordan Bortnick
(2000-12-24) December 24, 2000
Pembroke Pines, Florida, US
GenresAlternative
Occupations
  • Pianist
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Record producer
  • Actor
InstrumentsPiano, Keyboard, Vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsColumbia, Sun and Sky Records
Websiteethanbortnick.com

Ethan Jordan Bortnick (born December 24, 2000)[1] is an American pianist, singer, songwriter, record producer, musician, and actor. His music is known for blending alternative and experimental pop with classical piano. Bortnick has headlined over 1,000 concerts across the globe.[2]

Bortnick's early career saw him featured on The Tonight Show, Oprah Winfrey Network, Good Morning America, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and his four award-winning concert specials on PBS. On October 3, 2010, at age nine, Bortnick was listed in the Guinness World Records as the "World's Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour".[3]

Bortnick has been featured on national and international television programs.[4] He has helped raise over $50 million for charities, performing alongside Elton John, Beyoncé, and more.[5]

In 2019, Bortnick began releasing original music independently and started posting to social media platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. He eventually signed with Columbia Records in late 2021, following the release of his single "cut my fingers off."

Since 2021, Bortnick has amassed millions of followers on social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He has headlined two tours (2023, 2024) and performed at multiple music festivals.

Early life and education

Bortnick was born in Pembroke Pines, Florida. His parents, Hannah and Gene Bortnick, are Jewish immigrants from Ukraine.[6] He attended a Montessori pre-school.[7] At three years old, he discovered that he had a set of musical skills, including perfect pitch, on a toy keyboard that eventually led him to appearances on many television shows. He stated he has synesthesia.

Career

PBS specials

At 9 years old, Bortnick became the youngest artist to have his own National PBS Concert Special The Power of Music.[8]The Power of Music was rated the number-one concert pledge show on public television for 2014–2015.[9]

In 2017, Bortnick presented the third National PBS television concert "Generations of Music," with a guest appearance by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), Bethany Yarrow, and Rufus Cappadocia, also guided by musical director David Rosenthal, and directed by Leon Knoles.[10]

Bortnick started his own nationwide talent search called "Celebration of Music" in 2017. The show travels to various cities across the United States and allows contestants between the ages of 4 and 24 a chance to compete to win the opportunity to perform in a national television show.[11]

Concert in Las Vegas

On July 22 and 23, 2011, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Bortnick became the youngest headliner ever in Las Vegas, at ten years of age.[12][13]

Recorded album

In August 2011, Bortnick recorded his first album in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The album was produced by Gary Baker, and he collaborated with Matthew Craig and Rob Collier. The album is the soundtrack to the film Anything is Possible, in which Bortnick plays the leading role.[14][15]

Melody Street

Bortnick was the host of Melody Street, a 22-minute musical-variety-show for preschoolers. Bortnick and a band of animated musical instruments (Val Violin, Febe Flute, Timmy Trumpet, Heidi Horn, and Sammy Snare) entertained kids with humor, songs, skits, interactive games, backstage dramas, and celebrity musical guests.[16]

Live performances

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

We are the World – 25 for Haiti

On February 1, 2010, Bortnick recorded with some 70 artists the song "We Are the World 25 for Haiti". This was the 25th anniversary of the original recording.[41] The song premiered Friday, February 12, 2010, during the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Radio/print

On February 12, 2010, Bortnick was featured in Rolling Stone in an article titled "Preview the New 'We Are the World', Plus Meet Nine-Year-Old Singer Ethan Bortnick"[42]

On August 1, 2010, Bortnick was featured in the LIFE section of the USA Today.[8]

On May 1, 2011, Bortnick was featured in the Keyboard Magazine In a section entitled "MAJORminor".[43]

On July 22, 2011, Bortnick was featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in the NEON Entertainment section.[44]

In October 2013, Bortnick was on the Esquire Magazine's 80th anniversary cover,[45] titled "The Life of Man"

On November 18, 2013, Bortnick was interviewed for The Flash List, an entertainment Newsletter in the article "Interview with Piano Prodigy Ethan Bortnick"[46]

On November 19, 2013, Bortnick was featured in GAP brand global celebrity ad campaign.

On November 12, 2015, Bortnick was featured in Keyboard Magazine in an article titled "Piano Men Celebrate the Power of Giving"[47] with David Rosenthal.

On August 25, 2017, Bortnick was featured in Broward Family Life,[48] in the entertainment section.

Discography

Albums/EP's

  • Harmonic Minor (2020)
  • Luna Park (2024)
  • Luna Park (The Lullabies) (2024)

DVDs/CDs

  • Live in Concert "By Me" Ethan Bortnick (2007)
  • Ethan Bortnick and His Musical Time Machine (2010)
  • Ethan Bortnick in Concert: The Power of Music (2014)

Singles

  • "The Champ" (2008)
  • "It's All About Music" (2011)
  • "Anything Is Possible" (2013)
  • "Reason to Believe" (2017)
  • "Be Who You Are" (2017)
  • "Leave Me Alone" (2019)
  • "Start" (2019)
  • "Closure" (2019)
  • "I Want Red" (2019)
  • "The Dino Club" (2020)
  • "100 Layers" (2020)
  • "Sink and Die" (2020)
  • "Final Boss" (2020)
  • "5 am" (2020)
  • "Soul Eater" (2021)
  • "Cut My Fingers Off" (2021)
  • "Prom" (2022)
  • "Engravings" (2022)
  • "Arsonists" (2022)
  • "Happy F***ing Birthday" (2022)
  • “Deadly Ever After” (2023)
  • “The Last Laugh” (2023)
  • “Doppelgänger" (2023)
  • "Sleep Paralysis Demon" (2023)
  • "Jumpscare In Your Garden" (2024)
  • "Hide n Seek" (2024)
  • "Rem" (2024)
  • "Sprites" (2024)
  • "Luna Park" (2024)
  • "Violet" (2025)
  • "Isn't It Great?" (2025)
  • "florida keys" (2025)
  • "sunshowers" (2025)

Tours

  • 2015 – 2016: The Power of Music
  • 2010 – 2011: Musical Time Machine
  • 2024: Luna Park Tour

Filmography

Television and guesting

2015 movie "Anything is Possible" as Nathan

Reception and accolades

By 2024, Bortnick had accumulated more than seven million followers on social media.[59] As of 2024, his Instagram account has over eight hundred thousand followers,[60] his YouTube channel has over one million subscribers,[61] and his Tiktok page has more than four million followers.[62]

Awards and nominations

Young Artist Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010[63]Ethan Bortnick Outstanding Instrumentalist Won
Year Ethan Bortnick Award Result
Ethan Bortnick Bob Hope award -The Next Generation of Hope Won

Telly Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011[64]Ethan Bortnick TV Programs/Segments Won

Other awards

On April 1, 2014, Ethan was presented with the Next Generation of Hope Award by the USO.[65]

See also

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