George Canyon

George Canyon
Born (1970-08-22) August 22, 1970
Origin Pictou County, Nova Scotia Canada
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Singer, Guitarist
Years active 1996–present
Labels Shoreline, Universal South, Universal Music Canada
Website http://www.georgecanyon.com

George Canyon (born August 22, 1970) is a Canadian country music singer. He was the runner up on the second season of Nashville Star in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia (where he still owns land) before he moved west. He also holds an appointment in the Canadian Forces as the Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.[1]

Biography

George Canyon has held many jobs: he spent time working as a police officer, a slaughterhouse beef inspector, and the owner/operator of his own recording studio. He always dreamed of becoming a professional musician.[2]

Canyon is the father of two children. His wife worked three jobs during the day so that he could sing at night. In 2004, George Canyon competed in Nashville Star 2. He was the runner-up in the competition, but became very well known in Canada and garnered much support, being the only Canadian to make the cut for the competition. After the competition ended, he received many accolades from fans and the industry alike. These include the top 5 hit "My Name", a Juno Award for Best Country Recording of the Year (for his album One Good Friend), and, four Canadian Country Music Awards Nominations (CCMAs) including Male Vocalist of the Year and the Fan Choice Award.

On September 22, 2007, Canyon performed at China-Canada: Hand in Hand;[3] a joint concert held in Vancouver between CCTV (China Central Television) and CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) to commemorate the one-year countdown of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. One of the songs performed by Canyon was "What a Fine Jasmine Blossom". Sung entirely in Mandarin, Canyon performed the duet with Mandarin singer Tang Can.[4]

On 9 January 2008, Canadian defence minister Peter MacKay appointed Canyon to the position of honorary colonel at 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air base on the east coast.[5] After this appointment expired in December 2011, Canyon was appointed colonel commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.[1]

Canyon was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and has given talks to children about diabetes.[6]

On 16 October 2014, Canyon was named the official anthem singer for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.[7]

Acting

In addition to his singing career, Canyon has also performed as an actor in movies and television. His first role of note was as "Head Forest Ranger" in several episodes during the seventh season of the popular Showcase television series Trailer Park Boys in 2007. He also appeared as the character "Charlie Wells" in the series Heartland in 2010. His most notable film role to date was as the character "Cattle Jack" in the 2012 film Dawn Rider, a remake of a 1935 John Wayne film of the same name.[8]

Band

Discography

Awards and nominations

Juno Awards

Year Category Result
2005 Country Recording of the Year – One Good Friend Won
2007 Country Recording of the Year – Somebody Wrote Love Won
2009 Country Recording of the Year – What I Do Nominated

Canadian Country Music Association Awards

Year Category Result
2004 Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Chevy Trucks Rising Star Award Won
2005 Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans' Choice Award Won
Male Artist of the Year Won
Album of the Year – One Good Friend Nominated
Single of the Year – "My Name" Won
SOCAN Song of the Year – "My Name" Won
2006 Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Won
Single of the Year – "Somebody Wrote Love" Won
2007 Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year – Somebody Wrote Love Nominated
Single of the Year – "I Want You to Live" Nominated
CMT Video of the Year – "I Want You to Live" Nominated
2008 Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
CMT Video of the Year – "Ring of Fire" Nominated
Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year – Classics Nominated
2009 Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year – What I Do Nominated
Single of the Year – "Just Like You" Nominated
CMT Video of the Year – "Just Like You" Nominated
2010 Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Single of the Year – "I Believe in Angels" Nominated
2011 Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year – Better Be Home Soon Nominated
CMT Video of the Year – "Better Be Home Soon" Nominated
2013 Fans' Choice Award Nominated
Album of the Year – Classics II Nominated
2014 Fans' Choice Award Nominated

Other awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Canyon honoured by air force cadets". The Chronicle Herald. December 24, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  2. ↑ url=http://www.georgecanyon.com/about
  3. ↑ YouTube - Suzie McNeil - China-Canada: Hand in Hand
  4. ↑ YouTube - George Canyon sings in Mandarin - Hand in Hand
  5. ↑ "Meet Col. Canyon, the country star". CBC. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  6. ↑ "Dead link". The Official Community of George Canyon. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
  7. ↑ "George Canyon named 2014-15 Flames anthem singer". CalgaryFlames.com.
  8. ↑ George canyon @ IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1663615/

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