George Fox (musician)
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George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane
, Alberta
, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.
His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts. In subsequent years, "Goldmine", “No Trespassing”, “Mustang Heart”, “I Give You My Word”, “What's Holding Me
” and “Breakfast Alone” would also become top 10 singles and signature songs. He has also written a book of short stories depicting ranch life entitled "My First Cow".
Awards include the Canadian Country Music Awards 'Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times) and the Juno Award
s 'Country Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times). George acted as host of the CCMA Awards television show from 1991 to 1994. In 1995, his home town of Cochrane named a new street "George Fox Trail" in his honor.
George and his wife Monica live near Ancaster
in southern Ontario
with their two daughters.
Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane is a town in the Canadian province of Alberta. The town is located 18 km west of the Calgary city limits along Highway 1A. With a population of 15,424 , Cochrane is the second largest town in Alberta and one of the fastest growing communities in Canada...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.
His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts. In subsequent years, "Goldmine", “No Trespassing”, “Mustang Heart”, “I Give You My Word”, “What's Holding Me
What's Holding Me
"What's Holding Me" is a single by Canadian country music artist George Fox. Released in 1995, it was the first single from his album Time of My Life. The song reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in April 1995.-Chart performance:...
” and “Breakfast Alone” would also become top 10 singles and signature songs. He has also written a book of short stories depicting ranch life entitled "My First Cow".
Awards include the Canadian Country Music Awards 'Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times) and the Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
s 'Country Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times). George acted as host of the CCMA Awards television show from 1991 to 1994. In 1995, his home town of Cochrane named a new street "George Fox Trail" in his honor.
George and his wife Monica live near Ancaster
Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster is a picturesque and historic community located on the Niagara escarpment, within the greater area of the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This former town was founded officially in 1793 and was one of the oldest European communities established in present day Ontario along with Windsor...
in southern Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
with their two daughters.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | CRIA Cria A cria is the name for a baby camelid such as a llama, alpaca, vicuña, or guanaco. It comes from the Spanish word cría, meaning "baby". Its false cognate in English, crya , was coined by British sailors who explored Chile in the 18th century and were quick to describe the camelids onomatopoeically... |
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| CAN Country | CAN Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
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| 1988 | George Fox George Fox (album) George Fox is the debut album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada in 1988. The album peaked at number 16 on the RPM Country Albums chart and was certified gold by the CRIA.-Track listing:... |
16 | — | Gold |
| 1989 | With All My Might With All My Might With All My Might is the second studio album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada in 1989. The album peaked at number 84 on the RPM Top Albums chart and was certified gold by the CRIA.-Track listing:... |
— | 84 | Gold |
| 1991 | Spice of Life Spice of Life Spice of Life is the third studio album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada on May 28, 1991... |
23 | — | |
| 1993 | Mustang Heart Mustang Heart Mustang Heart is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada in 1993. The album peaked at number 7 on the RPM Country Albums chart and was certified gold by the CRIA.-Track listing:... |
7 | — | Gold |
| 1995 | Time of My Life Time of My Life (George Fox album) Time of My Life is the fifth studio album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada in 1995. The album peaked at number 4 on the RPM Country Albums chart and was certified gold by the CRIA.-Track listing:... |
4 | — | Gold |
| 1998 | Survivor Survivor (George Fox album) Survivor is the sixth studio album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada on May 19, 1998. The album includes the Top 10 single "I'm Gone."-Track listing:#"I'm Gone" – 3:07... |
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| 1999 | George Fox Christmas | — | — | |
| 2004 | Canadian | * | * | |
| 2006 | With All Due Respect | * | * | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart * denotes unknown peak positions |
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Compilation albums
| Year | Album | CRIA Cria A cria is the name for a baby camelid such as a llama, alpaca, vicuña, or guanaco. It comes from the Spanish word cría, meaning "baby". Its false cognate in English, crya , was coined by British sailors who explored Chile in the 18th century and were quick to describe the camelids onomatopoeically... |
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| 1997 | Greatest Hits 1987–1997 Greatest Hits 1987–1997 Greatest Hits 1987–1997 is the first greatest hits album by Canadian country music artist George Fox. It was released by Warner Music Canada on March 4, 1997... |
Gold |
| 2005 | The Essentials George Fox |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | |||
| 1988 | "Angelina" | 8 | — | George Fox |
| "Long Distance" | * | — | ||
| 1989 | "RBJ" | 35 | — | |
| "Goldmine" | 9 | — | ||
| "No Trespassing" | 10 | — | With All My Might | |
| 1990 | "Bachelor Girl" | 4 | — | |
| "Lime Rickey" | 10 | — | ||
| "With All My Might" | 5 | 28 | ||
| 1991 | "Fell in Love and I Can't Get Out" | 10 | — | Spice of Life |
| "I Know Where You Go" | 20 | — | ||
| "Here Today, Here Tomorrow" | 10 | — | ||
| 1992 | "Spice of Life" | 21 | — | |
| "Clearly Canadian" | 9 | — | Mustang Heart | |
| 1993 | "Mustang Heart" | 5 | — | |
| "Breakfast Alone" | 5 | — | ||
| "Honest Man" | 5 | — | ||
| 1994 | "No Hasta La Vista Tonight" | 5 | — | |
| "Wear and Tear on My Heart" | 4 | — | ||
| 1995 | "What's Holding Me What's Holding Me "What's Holding Me" is a single by Canadian country music artist George Fox. Released in 1995, it was the first single from his album Time of My Life. The song reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in April 1995.-Chart performance:... " |
1 | — | Time of My Life |
| "First Comes Love First Comes Love (song) "First Comes Love" is a single by Canadian country music artist George Fox. Released in 1995, it was the second single from his album Time of My Life. The song reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in July 1995.-Chart performance:... " |
1 | — | ||
| "Time of My Life" | 10 | — | ||
| 1997 | "I Give You My Word" | 7 | — | Greatest Hits 1987-1997 |
| "The Night the Barn Burned Down" | 17 | — | ||
| 1998 | "I'm Gone" | 6 | — | Survivor |
| "Do the Math" | 17 | — | ||
| "Survivor" | 22 | — | ||
| 1999 | "How Do I Get There From Her" | 21 | — | |
| 2004 | "High Toned Years" | — | — | Canadian |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart * denotes unknown peak positions |
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Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "No Trespassing" | |
| 1991 | "I Know Where You Go" | |
| 1995 | "What's Holding Me" | |
| "First Comes Love" | Sara Nichols | |
| 1997 | "I Give You My Word" | |
| 1998 | "Do the Math" | |
| "Survivor" |
External links
- George Fox official website
- [ Allmusic biography: George Fox]
- Canadian Encyclopedia of Music: George Fox