George Canyon

George Canyon is defendingFrom the Ashesby Jesse Thistle onCanada Reads2020.

Canada Reads2020 will take place July 20-23.

• Meet theCanada Reads 2020contenders

About George Canyon

George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada's biggest country music stars in the early 2000s. He has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awardsand ECMA Awards. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums and was recently presented a certified platinum award for his debut album One Good Friend. His country hits includeJust Like You, I Believe in Angels, Daughters of the Sun, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many more. He is also a highly regarded humanitarian, strong supporter of the military, the national spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada. George is a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan and is currently in his sixth season singing the national anthem for the Calgary Flames home games.

Interviews with George Canyon

Jesse Thistle and George Canyon on Canada Reads 2020

5 years ago

Duration 5:57

Country singer George Canyon will defend Jesse Thistle's memoir From the Ashes on Canada Reads 2020. Ahead of the debates, the musician and first-time author chatted about what it was like to write a very personal book.

More from George Canyon

Canada Reads panellist George Canyon

5 years ago

Duration 0:58

'We need to come together more as the nation we once were,' says Canada Reads panellist George Canyon

George Canyon

13 years ago

Duration 12:04

George speaks with singer George Canyon about the perception of country music, his wife and kids and his faith in God.

George Canyon | Better Off In Love | First Play Live

7 years ago

Duration 3:54

George Canyon performs 'Better Off In Love' for CBC Music First Play Live.

George Canyon | Slow Dance | First Play Live

7 years ago

Duration 4:37

George Canyon performs 'Slow Dance' for CBC Music First Play Live.

George Canyon turns to the classics

12 years ago

Duration 4:14

Country singer, actor and humanitarian George Canyon tells CBC's Laura Thompson why he returned to the classics for his latest album.

TheCanada Reads2020 contenders

• Alayna FenderdefendingSmall Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Clubby Megan Gail Coles
• Akil AugustinedefendingRadicalizedby Cory Doctorow
• Amanda Brugel defendingWe Have Always Been Hereby Samra Habib
• Kaniehtiio HorndefendingSon of a Tricksterby Eden Robinson
• George CanyondefendingFrom the Ashesby Jesse Thistle