George Canyon

Fox Brook, Nova Scotia

George Canyon (born Frederick George Lays, August 22, 1970) is a country music singer. He was the runner up on the second season of Nashville Star in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia (where he still owns land) before he moved west. After the competition for Nashville Star 2 ended, he received many accolades from fans and the industry alike. These include the top 5 hit "My Name", a Juno Award for Best Country Recording of the Year (for his album One Good Friend), and, four Canadian Country Music Awards Nominations (CCMAs) including Male Vocalist of the Year and the Fan Choice Award. His first role of note as an actor was as "Head Forest Ranger" in several episodes of the popular Showcase television series Trailer Park Boys in 2007. - Wikipedia