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Ronnie Prophet
Canadian American country musician and comedy performer (1937–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald Lawrence Victor Prophet (26 December 1937[2] – 2 March 2018)[3] was a Canadian-American country musician and comedy performer.
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He was born in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada.[1] In his childhood, Prophet lived in Calumet, Quebec, and began performing at local venues in his youth.[2] His successful musical career in the United States began in the mid-1960s.[2] Prophet also performed in numerous Canadian television productions in the 1970s including Grand Old Country and The Ronnie Prophet Show.[citation needed]
From 1997, he was based in Branson, Missouri, United States, and was married to musician Glory-Anne Carriere.[4]
Prophet died on 2 March 2018 at his home in Tavares, Florida, following cardiac and kidney failure. He was 80.[5]
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Awards and recognition
- 1978: winner, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1979: winner, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1980: nominee, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1984: winner Canadian Country Music Duo of the Year with Glory-Anne Carriere
- 1984: winner Canadian Country Music Entertainer of the Year
- 1985: Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame
- 1987: nominee, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1999: inductee, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame
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Singles
Singles with Glory-Anne Carriere
Guest singles
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References
External links
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