Fans flock to see Canyon

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George Canyon was at the grand opening of the Canadian Tire in Greenwood October 28 to meet with fans. This also concluded his "Someone Wrote Love" tour in his home province, after stops in Halifax and Yarmouth earlier in the week.

BY ANDREW FOOTE

The new Canadian Tire store in Greenwood thought of a good way to stir up interest for its grand opening October 28: book country music star George Canyon.

Country music fans young and old came from all over the Valley to meet canyon, get his autograph and buy his music in person - proving the popularity the music enjoys amongst all kinds of people.

When asked about the wide range of fans country music attracts, Canyon replied, "It always has because it's family-oriented music and it appeals to all age groups."

The majority of people waiting in the line that snaked through most of the store were fans since Canyon (real name Fred Lays) finished second in the internationally-televised Nashville Star talent contest in 2004.

"I've been a fan of his since he started on Nashville Star. He's great," said Rita Joudrey of Berwick, and most people seemed to share her views.

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