Tommy Hunter

Singer/songwriter Tommy Hunter was one of the most enduring, best-loved performers in Canadian country music. He was born and raised in London, Ontario and became interested in country music at age nine. He made his professional debut at age 12 at a theater in Woodstock, Pennsylvania; two years later, he was playing guitar at local dances. At age 16, he left home to play in country clubs all over North America, making his CBC radio debut in 1952. Four years later, he was performing with the Sons of the West. When the band auditioned for a new CBC-TV series, Country Hoedown, in...