NASHVILLE, TN. (Universal South) - Universal South's Canadian cowboy George Canyon won a Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent of Grammy) last night (Apr. 2) in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the title track of his debut album, "One Good Friend." Canyon won Canada's highest country honor against a heavy field consisting of Shania Twain, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Paul Brandt, and Terri Clark. This 34-year-old Canadian cowboy has become an overnight sensation in Canada in the past six months. "One Good Friend" is nearing gold (50,000 units) there. In 2004, Canyon placed second in USA Network's "Nashville Star" talent search. In September of that year, he received the Rising Star Award at the Canadian Country Music Awards. Canyon-from Pictou County, Nova Scotia-hosted the 2005 East Coast Music Awards in February, taking home top country artist, new artist and entertainer honors.
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