Hank Horton/ Wins Big At The 2005 CAMA
Hank had his share of struggles and challenges in pursuit to his goal in country music and his perseverance paid off when his first album titled “Honky Tonk Heartache Blues” won the highly coveted “Best Country Album” of the year award at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in Toronto, Saturday, November 25, 2005.
HANK HORTON/Takes Home (2) APCMA Awards
On November 3, 2006 at the MTS Centre, Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, Hank once again proved too his fans that voted for him, that he is the true spirit of country music. Hank took home second most trophies, winning two (2) awards. He won for “Best Country CD” and “Best Songwriter”.
More than 5,000 people from around the world voted online to nominate and choose their favorite artist. The awards were handed out in front of a crowd of more than 3,000 people at the Winnipeg MTS Centre, during a classy and impressive nationally televised awards ceremony. Thanks to all the fans that voted across Canada and elsewhere in the world.
Hank Horton & Wildwood Country consist of five (7) musicians whose high performances are known for packing clubs in their home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Hank’s whose original music is described as traditional country is marking the landscape of Canada and elsewhere in the world.
Irvin McIvor/Manager of :"Hank Horton & Wildwood Country", can be reached at E-mail: irvman@hotmail.com or,
Tel: 1-204-298-4125 or 1-204-283-4124. For bookings, please ask for a promo electronic kit.
For more information:
Hank Horton
3-192 Anderson Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2W1W2
Tel: 1-204-586-5655
E-mail: sirhank_2@hotmail.com
Web site: www.hankhortonproductions.com
Genre: Pure Country(The True Spirit Of Country Music)
A traditional country singer,songwriter and performer who is well known for his playful stage presence and staggering songwriting skills. He formed his locally acclaimed band known as “Wildwood Country”. Hank began to pursue his solo career full time and effortlessly after he assembled a powerful band to back him on stage. However, no matter what the mood, Hank will always be seen wearing a smile, a born entertainer. Hank’s personable demeanor on and off stage has long been a trademark of his music, and he has therefore, created a loyal fan base that he refers to as his friends instead of his fans, therefore, it is no surprise that his town of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, loves his music. Fans across Canada and around the world love his music. When asked why people love his music and the answer we get from Hank is that “I strive to connect personally with the audience by performing in front of the fans and making them happy”.
Hank plans to spend more time writing,performing and promoting his most recent recordings. Hank has written songs for a wide range of audiences, and some he admits we're written solely for himself. Hank has been around for a while and hopes to be for a long time to come. Hank is proud to be a singer, songwriter and performer of "Traditional Country Music", and will definitely give you the listener "The True Spirit Of Country Music" where ever his performing.
Discography:
Hank is currently promoting his music with two albums and 20 original songs he wrote.
A BRIEF STORY OF HANK HORTON
October 19, 2006
Singer/Songwriter “Hank Horton” was born and raised in a small Northern Community of Duck Bay, Manitoba, Canada, and at age eight (8) became fascinated with country music and country music became an integral part of his life. He has since evolved into a very inspirational artist and possesses the qualities of becoming a strong influence in the Country Music Industry. Hank’s life is so intertwined with his music that he distills a unique style that blends pure country with pure emotion. He penned and recorded twenty (20) original heartfelt songs that reminiscent of love, heartaches, happiness and the struggles in everyday life. Yes, Hank had his share of struggles and challenges in pursuit to his goal in country music and his perseverance paid off when his latest album titled “Honky Tonk Heartache Blues” won him the highly coveted “Best Country Album” of the year award at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in Toronto, Saturday, November 25, 2005. Hank is the true spirit of country music and his unique voice is a simble of today’s traditional country music. Hank’s first release hit the charts in March 2004 with a song he wrote about his girlfriend titled “I’ve Told You Leona”. With success came increased creative freedom and with Hank’s mainstream songwriting and recording efforts continue to do extremely well. Another album titled “A World Of Many Heartaches” will be released January 1, 2007 to the general public and for radio airplay. He has since appeared and has been interviewed by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Native Communication Incorporated (NCI) 105.5 FM, University of Winnipeg CKUM 95.9 FM, CFRY 920 AM 93.1 FM, and numerous other radio stations throughout Manitoba. As a songwriter, Hank brings a fresh and unique perspective into country music be paying attention to his fans, and then focusing his writing efforts at what the fans want to hear and adds his own personal experiences. Hank’s primary influences are Country Music Legends, Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Ray Price, Buck Owens, Red Sovine, Bill Anderson and Stonewall Jackson, just to name a few. Hank brings his unique and modern perspective into his music in a Nashville country style. The true spirit of Country Music lives in the heart of Hank Horton. Yes, he is unique in every part of the word, confident and yes, the best is yet to come.
Acknowledgement
Wayne Parenteau
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