Episode 359: Pioneers of Country May 11, 2013

Pioneers of Country May 11, 2013 Happy Canada Day! Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Dave always says “you don't have to hail from the South to enjoy and play country music”. A great example is the Canadian love of country music.  One of the great patriots of Canada is Stompin' Tom Connors. So, it is a perfect time to replay our “Tribute to Stompin' Tom” from 2013 when he passed away. Pioneers of Country remembers Stompin’ Tom Connors. Thomas Charles “Stompin' Tom” Connors, OC (February 9, 1936 – March 6, 2013) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singer-songwriters. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, Connors is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of nearly 4 million copies. Connors died at age 77 in his home in Ballinafad, Ontario on March 6, 2013 of renal failure. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!