On this episode of 97 South’s “Storytellers” podcast host Paul McGuire site down with Country recording artist, songwriter, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Gord Bamford. Born in Australia and moving to Canada at age five, Gord was inspired by his father, a music artist, to pursue a career in country music. His 26 CCMA awards make him the most awarded male Country artist in Canadian history. Beyond his music industry success, Gord's philanthropic efforts have raised nearly $6 million for over 63 children’s charities across Canada, earning him the CCMA Humanitarian of the Year and the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award. With his unique blend of traditional and modern country, Gord's artistry and revival-like live performances inspire fans and communities alike. Join us as we celebrate a quarter century of Gord Bamford’s remarkable contributions to music and life and talk about his upcoming “Just Getting Started” tour on the occasion of 25 years as a recording artist.

<p>On this episode of 97 South’s “Storytellers” podcast host Paul McGuire site down with Country recording artist, songwriter, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Gord Bamford. Born in Australia and moving to Canada at age five, Gord was inspired by his father, a music artist, to pursue a career in country music. His 26 CCMA awards make him the most awarded male Country artist in Canadian history. Beyond his music industry success, Gord's philanthropic efforts have raised nearly $6 million for over 63 children’s charities across Canada, earning him the CCMA Humanitarian of the Year and the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award. With his unique blend of traditional and modern country, Gord's artistry and revival-like live performances inspire fans and communities alike. Join us as we celebrate a quarter century of Gord Bamford’s remarkable contributions to music and life and talk about his upcoming “Just Getting Started” tour on the occasion of 25 years as a recording artist.</p>

Storytellers by 97 South Song Sessions features well-known media host, Paul McGuire, in conversations with top songwriters about the creation of their hit songs and the art, craft and career of songwriting. This year’s guests include Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams), Kim Mitchell, Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Marc Jordan (Rod Stewart) and Corb Lund.
 
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