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Thomas James Hunter, "Tommy," singer (b at London, Ont 10 Mar 1937). Known as Canada's Country Gentleman, Hunter and his weekly CBC-TV show have long been important in Canadian country music. He got his start on Main Street Jamboree on CHML Radio in Hamilton in 1953, and by 1956 was a rhythm guitarist on CBC-TV's Country Hoedown, which in 1965 was replaced by the Tommy Hunter Show.
Airing for 27 seasons, it was one of the longest-running network variety shows, and provided national exposure for Canadian country singers. The show was picked up by the American cable Nashville Network and became a staple of that network for 10 years. Hunter won the Juno Award from 1967 to 1969 as Canada's best male country singer. In addition to his country recordings, he has released several albums of gospel readings and music. He was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association's Hall of Honour in 1984 and awarded the Order of Canada in 1986 for his contributions to Canadian music. In 1990, Hunter was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame "Walkway of Stars" in Nashville and in 1996 was awarded the Order of Ontario. In 1999 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Ontario Country Music Association. Hunter is still actively recording and performing, and all his earlier records have been reissued. In 1985 he wrote My Story with Liane Heller.
 Hunter, TommyAiring for 27 seasons, the Tommy Hunter Show was one of the longest-running network variety shows, and provided national exposure for Canadian country singers (CBC).
 Country Hoedown Country Hoedown with King Ganam And His Sons of the West, The Hames Sisters, Tommy Hunter, Tommy Common, Lorraine Foreman and Gordie Tapp (left to right). The show ran from 1956 to 1965, when it was succeeded by the The Tommy Hunter Show.
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RICHARD GREEN
Links to Other Sites
Tommy Hunter
The official website for Tommy Hunter, Canada's "country gentleman," features a biography, a discography, and much more.
Canadian Country Music Association
This website celebrates Canada's lively country music scene. Check out the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, links to country music stars, and events listings.
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