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 2008. 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. In 2013, he had role on the movie Coming Home for Christmas and Hallmark channel's One Starry Christmas. Politics In 2014, Canyon briefly ran for the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in the newly created riding of Bow River before withdrawing from the race later that year. On August 21, 2019, Canyon was announced as the Conservative candidate for the riding of Central Nova for the federal election later that year, ultimately coming second to Liberal incumbent Sean Fraser. Band Jay Buettner (Guitar) Michael Lent (Bass) Adam Dowling (Drums) Mike Little (Keyboard & Accordion) Discography Awards and nominations Juno Awards Canadian Country Music Association Awards Other awards 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 External links George Canyon at Canadian Bands 1970 births Calgary Flames Canadian country singers Juno Award for Country Album of the Year winners Living