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Brad Ackland

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Dallas, TX

Starts at $450

Travels nationwide

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Overview

Classy, elegant, sharp, and outstanding vocals. A charming crooner that brings his A-game every time. American songbook favorites all the way.


Reviews

103 reviews

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Christine M.

December 31, 2023
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Best Performer Ever

Brad was absolutely amazing. He arrives early to do sound check to be sure that everything was in working order before he started. He was amazing with guests, accepting requests and taking pictures. His voice is stunning. We all had such a good time, that we already confirmed booking him again! Thanks Brad for an amazing performance!

Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Frank Sinatra Impersonator

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Brad Ackland

Thank you Christine. I’m glad you and your guests enjoyed the performance. Looking forward to the next event. And thanks for the review!


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Teresa N.

November 13, 2023
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Incredible! Book him & get his whiskey on ice ready.

Brad is the whole package: amazing vocalist, performer, crooner, professional, flexible, and has the look. We booked him for our black-tie wedding that was held in the great Hall of State (art deco) in Fair Park, and Brad provided the singing for the sit-down dinner and played dance music when his set was over. We provided a list of songs for the dance which was perfect. You don't not need a DJ unless you want that energy, but this didn't stop our guests from dancing the whole night. His singing and presence was made for the great Hall, and added the class and pizazz for our wedding day. We're so thrilled that we booked him and would do it again for another event! He sang for us when we cut our cake and had our last solo dance together. It was perfect. Thank you, Brad for adding to our happiest day. I appreciated his talent, but more so, his attitude and professionalism (prompt responses and efficient).

Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, Crooner, Dean Martin Impersonator, Frank Sinatra Impersonator, Holiday Entertainment, Wedding Singer

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Brad Ackland

Thank you for such a kind review Teresa. I’m glad that you and your guests enjoyed the music. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your beautiful wedding.


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Amy M.

October 5, 2026
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Brad is Amazing!

Brad was the perfect addition to our Shaken, Not Stirred Gala benefit auction. He was very professional, interacted with guests, and kept the audience entertained. I highly recommend him. He is the king of the Crooners!!

Hired as: Crooner

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Brad Ackland

Thank you Amy! I’m glad you and your guests enjoyed the show. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of your event.
Cheers
Brad


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David M.

September 30, 2026
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The Very Best!

Brad did an excellent job helping us celebrate my mom‘s 89th birthday! All of the guest were very impressed and several of them wanted his name and number so that he could come back and sing for their birthday. I 100% endorse Brad and look forward to having him entertain us at another event in the near future.

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Dean Martin Impersonator, Frank Sinatra Impersonator, Las Vegas Style Entertainment

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Brad Ackland

Thank you David! What a fun time with Beverly. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of her birthday celebration.


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Jennifer B.

June 25, 2026
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Brad did a great job!

Everyone enjoyed Brad so much! He sang and entertained during cocktail hour at my daughter’s wedding. My only complaint is I didn’t get to hear more! We highly recommend!!

Hired as: Crooner

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Brad Ackland

Thanks Jennifer!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $450

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Your choice: Brad can provide 'Main Event' style entertainment, engaging the audience between and during songs; or, alternatively, he can blend nicely into the scenery to provide ambient background music and a classy addition to any occasion.

In either case, you get a well presented crooner in a tuxedo to bring a touch of class and distinction to any event.

About

Brad grew up in rural Australia listening and singing along to Bing Crosby. Over time his influences grew to include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble and others.

Brad performs a lot for retirement communities: for people who grew up listening to the same music as himself. He's one of the few who really love their job.

Additional booking notes

Requirements: power outlet and a small table.

Upcoming booked events

January 2027

30

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:30pm - 11:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

May 2027

14

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

October 2026

24

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

30

Friday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Argyle, TX

December 2026

07

Monday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

Past booked events

October 2026

03

Saturday

Fundraiser

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Greenville, TX

September 2026

29

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Flower Mound, TX

July 2026

10

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Little Elm, TX

June 2026

20

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Lake Dallas, TX

06

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Frisco, TX

January 2026

14

Wednesday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

December 2025

05

Friday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

November 2025

01

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Rockwall, TX

September 2025

20

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

7:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

August 2025

30

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Jefferson, TX

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:45pm

•

Lewisville, TX

May 2025

31

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

The Colony, TX

April 2025

12

Saturday

Baby Shower

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

05

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Tyler, TX

February 2025

06

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Grand Prairie, TX

January 2025

31

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Wylie, TX

17

Friday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 6:15pm

•

Dallas, TX

December 2024

31

Tuesday

New Year's Party

7:30pm - 10:30pm

•

Colleyville, TX

11

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Frisco, TX

November 2024

16

Saturday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Austin, TX

September 2024

07

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

August 2024

31

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Fort Worth, TX

01

Thursday

Personal Occasion

12:00pm - 12:15pm

•

Dallas, TX

June 2024

22

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

May 2024

24

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

7:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

16

Thursday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Gainesville, TX

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Azle, TX

March 2024

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2024

24

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

13

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

9:30am - 11:00am

•

Frisco, TX

December 2023

30

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 10:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

09

Saturday

Holiday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Frisco, TX

November 2023

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

October 2023

20

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Winter Park, FL

13

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Prosper, TX

06

Friday

Wedding Reception

2:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Mansfield, TX

September 2023

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Greenville, TX

August 2023

31

Thursday

Rehearsal Dinner

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

July 2023

06

Thursday

Surprise

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Duncanville, TX

May 2023

06

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Frisco, TX

March 2023

19

Sunday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2023

09

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Royse City, TX

January 2023

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 1:45pm

•

Dallas, TX

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

McKinney, TX

December 2022

14

Wednesday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

9:30pm - 11:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

09

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Azle, TX

October 2022

14

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Aubrey, TX

July 2022

09

Saturday

Wedding Reception

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

June 2022

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Southlake, TX

May 2022

27

Friday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Bedford, TX

26

Thursday

Birthday Party

8:00am - 8:30am

•

Dallas, TX

11

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Little Elm, TX

March 2022

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Tyler, TX

19

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Henderson, TX

January 2022

30

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Little Elm, TX

23

Sunday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Missouri City, TX

03

Monday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

December 2021

11

Saturday

Christmas Party

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

November 2021

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

McKinney, TX

October 2021

29

Friday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

September 2021

25

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

8:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Austin, TX

August 2021

21

Saturday

Festival

7:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Denison, TX

June 2021

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 10:30pm

•

Texarkana, AR

11

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

March 2021

19

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Burleson, TX

February 2021

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Fort Worth, TX

October 2020

21

Wednesday

Concert

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Greenville, TX

August 2020

14

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 10:30pm

•

Rockwall, TX

June 2020

27

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Southlake, TX

March 2020

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2020

14

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Richardson, TX

January 2020

16

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

December 2019

28

Saturday

Dinner Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Plano, TX

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Arlington, TX

18

Wednesday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 11:45am

•

North Richland Hills, TX

13

Friday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Wichita, KS

November 2019

09

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Plano, TX

October 2019

19

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Flower Mound, TX

05

Saturday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 11:30pm

•

Lantana, TX

September 2019

26

Thursday

Grand Opening

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Cedar Hill, TX

August 2019

31

Saturday

Anniversary Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

June 2019

01

Saturday

Graduation

8:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Frisco, TX

April 2019

27

Saturday

Fundraiser

11:00am - 11:45am

•

McKinney, TX

March 2019

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2019

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Rockwall, TX

December 2018

30

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Hurst, TX

25

Tuesday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Arlington, TX

11

Tuesday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Frisco, TX

09

Sunday

Christmas Party

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

06

Thursday

Christmas Party

8:00am - 8:45am

•

McKinney, TX

02

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 8:00pm

•

McKinney, TX

November 2018

12

Monday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Crowley, TX

October 2018

21

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Rockwall, TX

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Garland, TX

13

Saturday

Fundraiser

7:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Richardson, TX

03

Wednesday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:15pm

•

Plano, TX

September 2018

08

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Grapevine, TX

August 2018

03

Friday

Concert

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Coleman, TX

July 2018

28

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Flower Mound, TX

May 2018

31

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

April 2018

28

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception

11:30am - 3:00pm

•

Greenville, TX

15

Sunday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2018

17

Saturday

Anniversary Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Richardson, TX

January 2018

21

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

December 2017

20

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Arlington, TX

16

Saturday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

10:00pm - 11:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

November 2017

25

Saturday

Anniversary Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Palmer, TX

October 2017

23

Monday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Plano, TX

21

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Lucas, TX

September 2017

15

Friday

Birthday (Adult)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

03

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Waco, TX

August 2017

12

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Royal, AR

03

Thursday

Grand Opening

4:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Tulsa, OK

July 2017

01

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Plano, TX

June 2017

24

Saturday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Plano, TX

17

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Rockwall, TX

May 2017

27

Saturday

Anniversary Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Hurst, TX

April 2017

04

Tuesday

Birthday (Adult)

12:00pm - 12:15pm

•

Arlington, TX

January 2017

28

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

July 2016

23

Saturday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

New Ipswich, NH

Set list

Ain't That A Kick In The Head
All I Do Is Dream Of You
All Of Me
All The Way
All in bc a Nights Work
Almost Like Being In Love
Always
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Baubles Bangles & Beads
Begin the Beguine
The Best is Yet to Come
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Beyond the Sea
Blue Skies
Buena Sera
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
Call Me Irresponsible
Canadian Sunset
Change Partners
Cheek to Cheek
Come Dance With Me
Come Fly With Me
Could I Have This Dance For the Rest of My life
Crazy
Cry Me a River
Danny Boy
Day In - Day Out
Days of Wine and Roses, The
Don't Fence Me In
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Dream
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
East of the Sun and West of the Moon
Edelweiss
Embraceable You
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Feelin' Good
Fly Me To The Moon
A Foggy Day (In London Town)
For Once in My Life
French Foreign Legion
Georgia On My Mind
Girl From Ipanema
Hello Dolly
High Hopes
How About You
I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love With Me
I Concentrate on You
I Could Have Danced All Night
I Get a Kick Out of You
I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I Only Have Eyes For You
I Thought About You
I Won't Dance
I'll Be Around
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter
I’m Sittin’ on Top of the World
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Isn't This a Lovely Day
It Had To Be You
It Was a Very Good Year
It's a Long Way To Tipperary
It's a Lovely Day
It’s Impossible
I've Got a Crush on You
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
I've Got the World On a String
I've Got You Under My Skin
Just In Time
Just One Of Those Things
King of The Road
Learnin' The Blues
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Let's Do It (Let s Fall In Love)
Let's Face The Music And Dance
Let's Fall In Love
Like Someone In Love
L-O-V-E
Love and Marriage
Love Is Here To Stay
Luck Be a Lady
Mack the Knife
Makin Whoopee
McNamara's Band
Mona Lisa
Moon River
Moonlight in Vermont
My Funny Valentine
My Kind of Town
My Rifle, My Pony & Me
My Way
Nevertheless
New York, New York
Nice n Easy
Night And Day
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Nothin' Can Change This Love
Oh, Look At Me Now
On An Evening In Roma
On the Road Again
On the Street Where You Live
On the Sunny Side of the Street
One for My Baby
Pennies From Heaven
Peroxide Swing
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
Pocketful Of Miracles
Route 66
Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night)
Someone To Watch Over Me
Somethin' Stupid
Spanish Eyes
Stardust
Stars Fell on Alabama
Steppin' Out With My Baby
Stormy Weather
Strangers in the Night
Such a Night
Summer Wind
Swingin' On A Star
Tangerine
That's Amore
That's Life
The Gambler
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Last Dance
The Look of Love
The Nearness of You
The Very Thought of You
The Way You Look Tonight
There's a Small Hotel
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Tie a Yellow Ribbon
Too Marvelous For Words
Too Young
Unchained Melody
Unforgettable
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Waltzing Matilda
We'll Meet Again
What A Wonderful World
When I Fall in Love
Where or When
White Cliffs of Dover
Witchcraft
A Wink and a Smile
You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
You Don t Know Me
You Make Me Feel So Young
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Young At Heart
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

Seasonal Songs

All I Want For Christmas Is You
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
It's a Marshmallow World
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Mele Kalikimaka
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Waltz
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas

Influences and inspiration

Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Toy Bennett, Michael Buble, Louis Armstrong

Setup requirements

Small table

Outlet (grounded)