George Canyon
| George Canyon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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 runner up Nashville Star 2 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.[2]
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Biography[edit]
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.[3]
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;[4] 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.[5]
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.[6] After this appointment expired in December 2011, Canyon was appointed colonel commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.[2]
Canyon was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and has given talks to children about diabetes.[7]
On 16 October 2014, Canyon was named the official anthem singer for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.[8]
Acting[edit]
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.[9]
Band[edit]
- Jay Buettner (Guitar)
- Michael Lent (Bass)
- Adam Dowling (Drums)
- Mike Little (Keyboard & Accordion)
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
1990s[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Ironwolf |
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| George Canyon |
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2000s[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
Certifications (sales threshold) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [10] |
US Heat [11] |
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| One Good Friend |
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35 | 23 | |
| Somebody Wrote Love |
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— | — |
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| Classics |
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— | — | |
| What I Do |
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— | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
2010s[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Certifications (sales threshold) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [14] |
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| Better Be Home Soon |
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25 |
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| Classics II |
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— | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
Compilation albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Decade of Hits |
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Holiday albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Home for Christmas |
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Singles[edit]
1990s[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [16] |
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| 1999 | "Her Everything" | — | George Canyon |
| "Enough Said" | 71 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
2000s[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [17] |
US Country [18] |
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| 2000 | "Way Too Much" | — | — | George Canyon |
| 2004 | "Good Day to Ride" | — | — | |
| "I'll Never Do Better Than You" | — | — | One Good Friend | |
| 2005 | "My Name" | — | 44 | |
| "Who Would You Be" | — | — | ||
| "One Good Friend" | — | — | ||
| 2006 | "Somebody Wrote Love" | — | — | Somebody Wrote Love |
| "Drinkin' Thinkin'" | — | — | ||
| 2007 | "I Want You to Live" | 76 | — | |
| "Ring of Fire" | — | — | Classics | |
| 2008 | "Seven Spanish Angels" | — | — | |
| "Just Like You" | 64 | — | What I Do | |
| 2009 | "All or Nothing" | 99 | — | |
| "Let It Out" | 86 | — | ||
| "Betty's Buns" | 92 | — | ||
| "In Your Arms Again" (with Crystal Shawanda) | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
2010s[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [19] |
CAN [17] |
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| 2010 | "I Believe in Angels" | — | 85 | What I Do |
| "Pretty Drunk Out Tonight" | — | — | ||
| "Better Be Home Soon" | — | 87 | Better Be Home Soon | |
| 2011 | "Surrender" | — | 98 | |
| "Sunshine" | — | 96 | ||
| "When Love Is All You've Got" (with Richard Marx) | — | — | ||
| 2012 | "Saddle Up" | — | — | N/A |
| "Rhinestone Cowboy" | — | — | Classics II | |
| 2013 | "Pancho and Lefty" (with Jim Cuddy) | — | — | |
| "Slow Dance" | 14 | 76 | Decade of Hits | |
| 2014 | "Crazy Love" | 41 | — | |
| 2015 | "I Got This"A | TBD | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
- ACurrent single.
Guest singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Story of My Life" | Jordan McIntosh |
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Her Everything" | |
| "Enough Said" | ||
| 2000 | "Way Too Much" | |
| 2004 | "I'll Never Do Better Than You" | |
| 2005 | "My Name" | Shaun Silva |
| "One Good Friend" | Margaret Malandruccolo | |
| 2006 | "Somebody Wrote Love" | |
| "Drinkin' Thinkin'" | ||
| 2007 | "I Want You to Live" | |
| "Ring of Fire" | ||
| 2008 | "Seven Spanish Angels" | |
| "Just Like You" | ||
| 2009 | "Let It Out" | |
| "Betty's Buns" | ||
| 2010 | "I Believe in Angels" | |
| "Better Be Home Soon" | Oswaldo Quiroz/Warren P. Sonoda | |
| 2011 | "Surrender" | Blake Horobin |
| "When Love Is All You've Got" (with Richard Marx) | ||
| 2012 | "Saddle Up" | Warren P. Sonoda |
| 2013 | "Pancho and Lefty" | |
| "Slow Dance" (live) | ||
| "Home for Christmas" (with Aaron Pritchett, One More Girl and Jordan McIntosh) |
Stephen Lubig | |
| 2014 | "Story of My Life" (with Jordan McIntosh) |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Juno Awards[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- 2004 – winner, Music Industry of Nova Scotia, New Artist Recording of the Year – for the album George Canyon
- 2004 – winner, Music Industry of Nova Scotia, Country Recording of the Year – for the album George Canyon
- 2005 – winner, The East Coast Music Awards, Galaxie Rising Star
- 2005 – winner, The East Coast Music Awards, Country Recording of the Year – for the album One Good Friend
- 2005 – winner, The East Coast Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year
- 2005 – winner, Canadian Radio Music Awards, Best New Group or Solo Artist (Country) for his single Good Day To Ride
- 2005 – winner, Music Box Awards (Paris, France), New Artist Male US/Canada
- 2005 – winner, 2005 Nova Scotia Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence, Ambassador Award
- 2006 – winner, ECMA, Entertainer of the Year
- 2007 – winner, ECMA, Entertainer of the Year
- 2007 – winner, ECMA, Country Recording of the Year
- 2007 – winner, ECMA, Video of the Year, for the video Drinkin' Thinkin'
- 2007 – nominee, ECMA, Best Album of the Year, for the album Somebody Wrote Love.
- 2008 – winner, ECMA, Entertainer of the Year
References[edit]
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This biographical article relies too much on references to primary sources. (June 2008) |
- ^ Hooper, Roxanne (2009-06-26). "The sky's not the limit for George Canyon". Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ a b "Canyon honoured by air force cadets". The Chronicle Herald. December 24, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ url=http://www.georgecanyon.com/about
- ^ YouTube - Suzie McNeil - China-Canada: Hand in Hand
- ^ YouTube - George Canyon sings in Mandarin - Hand in Hand
- ^ "Meet Col. Canyon, the country star". CBC. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
- ^ "Dead link". The Official Community of George Canyon. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "George Canyon named 2014-15 Flames anthem singer". CalgaryFlames.com.
- ^ George canyon @ IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1663615/
- ^ "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – George Canyon – One Good Friend". Music Canada.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – George Canyon – Somebody Wrote Love". Music Canada.
- ^ "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – George Canyon – Better Be Home Soon". Music Canada.
- ^ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Country Singles". RPM. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ "George Canyon Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
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