Wayne Rostad

Wayne Victor Rostad, CM (born 28 October 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario)[1][2][3] is a Canadian musician and television presenter.

Wayne Rostad
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Rostad appearing at Almonte Puppet Festival, 2006
Background information
Born(1947-10-28)28 October 1947
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Musician, television presenter

Career

In 1969, he became a radio host for CJET in Smiths Falls. After this, he worked at CKWS-TV in Kingston, CKBY radio in Ottawa, and CJCN radio in Grand Falls, Newfoundland.[4] He moved from broadcasting to music in the 1970s, earning a Juno Award nomination in 1981 and recording several albums to date. Rostad returned to broadcasting in the 1980s, leading to his most prominent work as host of CBC Television's On the Road Again. During the program's run from 1987 to 2007, he interviewed ordinary people throughout Canada. Rostad also participates in various charitable events such as telethons for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, among others. He founded the Gatineau Clog Music Festival which took place at Tucker Lake in Low, Quebec. Rostad also served as a Canadian Forces Honorary Colonel for the 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.[5]

Personal life

Rostad currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario. He has one son, Josh, from a previous marriage.[1]

Awards and recognition
  • 1981: nominee, Juno Award for Country Male Vocalist of the Year
  • 1988: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (Out Our Way)
  • 1990: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (On the Road Again)
  • 1992: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Light Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 1994: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 1995: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 1996: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 1999: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 2000: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series (On the Road Again)
  • 2002: Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 2003: appointed Member of the Order of Canada
  • 2010: inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame[3]

Discography

Albums
Year Album CAN Country
1979 Writer of Songs 14
1984 Wayne Rostad Again —
1991 Storyteller —

Singles
Year Single Chart Positions Album
CAN Country CAN AC
1972 "November Rain" 26 22 single only
1979 "Willie Boy" 9 24 Writer of Songs
1980 "Rideau Street Queen" 20 —
1981 "King of Fools" 5 — Wayne Rostad Again
1983 "Summer Rose" 36 —
"Again" 45 —
1991 "Schubenacadie Tinsmith Man" 17 — Storyteller

References
  1. Callahan, Brian (22 June 2003). "Wayne Rostad". The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador). p. B2.
  2. "Rambling with Rostad". Winnipeg Free Press. 7 October 2006. p. G2.
  3. "Wayne Rostad biography". Canadian Country Music Association. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  4. "Wayne Rostad: Bio". CBC Television. June 2006. Archived from the original on 6 January 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  5. "Fly Past - This Week in Contact" (PDF). The Contact. 44 (6). CFB Trenton. 13 February 2009. p. 4. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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