The Resume

(February 25, 1971- )
Recorded 'Daniel Powter (2005)'

Why he might be annoying:

His first song, 'Bad Day,' was released in Europe before being available in his native Canada.
Many of his songs contain dark lyrics set against cheery melodies.
He has over 40 beanies in his hat wardrobe.
'Bad Day' was used extensively in Coca-Cola ads and on American Idol 5.

Why he might not be annoying:

He is not related to washed up fitness queen Susan Powter.
He was bullied as a kid.
He is dyslexic.
The video for 'Bad Day' features 'The O.C.' star Samaire Armstrong.
His trademark beanies cover a large scar on his head he received after being hit by a car as a child.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alvin and the Chipmunks [Film Series]
• American Idol 5 - Celebrity Entertainers [2006]
• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 03]
• Billboard Best Selling Single of the Year (Ranked: 2006)
• Billboard Top 40 Singles [2006] (Ranked: 1)
• Billboard Top Single of the Year (Ranked: 2006)
• Billboard's 39 1 Hit Wonders of the 2000's (Ranked: 1)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [February] (Ranked: 2251971)
• Gigwise's Worse 50 Albums of the Decade [2000's] (Ranked: 45)
• I Come from Canada
• Kidz Bop Kids Covered My Song
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [2000s] (Ranked: 2006)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [2000's] (Ranked: 2006)
• Now That's What I Call Music Artists [US Series]
• Profiles 17501-17750 (Ranked: 17567)
• The Chipmunks Covered My Song
• VH-1's Top 40 Music Video Performers [2006] (Ranked: 17)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 62.16% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 75.31% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 238 Votes: 47.48% Annoying