George Canyon
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George Canyon | |
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| Birth name | Frederick George Lays |
| Born | August 22, 1970 Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Origin | Fox Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Country music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group, Reiny Dawg |
George Canyon (born Frederick George Lays, August 22, 1970) is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known for his hit singles and his participation in the second season of the Nashville Star talent competition.
Early life[edit | edit source]
George Canyon was born in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, and grew up in the small community of Fox Brook. He developed an interest in music at a young age and began performing locally.
Career[edit | edit source]
Music[edit | edit source]
George Canyon's music career took off after he competed in the second season of Nashville Star in 2004, where he finished as the runner-up. This exposure led to a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
He has released several albums, including:
- One Good Friend (2004)
- Somebody Wrote Love (2006)
- Classics (2007)
- What I Do (2008)
- Better Be Home Soon (2011)
- I Got This (2016)
- Southside of Heaven (2018)
His hit singles include "My Name," "Drinkin' Thinkin'," and "I Believe in Angels."
Acting[edit | edit source]
In addition to his music career, George Canyon has also pursued acting. He has appeared in several television series and films, including:
Personal life[edit | edit source]
George Canyon is married and has two children. He is also known for his advocacy work for diabetes awareness, having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes himself.
Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]
George Canyon has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including:
- Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards
- Juno Awards
Discography[edit | edit source]
- One Good Friend (2004)
- Somebody Wrote Love (2006)
- Classics (2007)
- What I Do (2008)
- Better Be Home Soon (2011)
- I Got This (2016)
- Southside of Heaven (2018)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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