It’s hard to comprehend but it’s an awesome thing to see a kid’s face light up who is really sick and all he wants to do is go to Disneyland. But probably the greatest thing I get to do is interact with a lot of these children and try to make a difference in their lives. It’s always great to get out, play music, be on stage and wake up every morning loving what I do. “Those organizations have had an impact on my life and that’s why we do what we do. The Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation has generated over $3.6 million since its inception in 2008 for children’s charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, numerous children’s hospitals across Canada and MUSICOUNTS. Gord is a man who believes with his whole heart in giving back. Working with him really brought a fresh, new sound to this album and I’m really proud of the results,” said Gord. “Phil and I instantly connected in the studio. The 3-time CCMA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ once again collaborates with distinguished songwriter/producer Phil O’Donnell (Blake Shelton, Tyler Farr, George Strait). Tin Roof, nominated for the 2016 JUNO Country Album of The Year follows the Juno Nominated Country Junkie album and it’s #1 hit song ‘When Your Lips Are So Close’. Bamford’s eighth studio album Neon Smoke was released in early 2018 containing the smash #1 chart topper ‘Dive Bar’ and follows his Tin Roof album, winner of the 2016 CCMA ‘Album of The Year’. Bamford is currently working on his 9th studio album, and recently released it’s first single #REDNEK. He has spent the better part of the last 20 years honing his craft, working to get where he is today. But it is his distinctive sound and songwriting ability that defines Gord Bamford as one of country music’s best neo-traditional artists and like so many others that have come before him Bamford is not an overnight success. NovemWhitecourt, AB – Whitecourt & Woodlands Performing Arts Societyįor additional information about the tour, and to purchase tickets, visit /tour.Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music with an impressive 26 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards, multi JUNO nominations and the only two-time winner out of Nashville’s Country Music Association (CMA) receiving the 2013 & 2015 CMA Global Country Artist award. NovemBragg Creek, AB – Bragg Creek Community Centre OctoRimbey, AB – Peter Lougheed Community Centre OctoFox Creek, AB – Fox Creek Community Hall OctoBirch Hills, SK – The Birch Hills Civic Centre OctoCochrane, AB – Lion’s Club Event Centre SeptemCamrose, AB – Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds Gord Bamford - Kick COVID In The A** Tour Dates: Gord Bamford is one of the most awarded artists in Canadian country music history with an impressive 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards, multiple JUNO nominations, and is the only two-time winner of Nashville’s Country Music Association (CMA) Global Country Artist. The tour follows the success of Bamford’s recent hit single, “Heaven on Dirt” from his 10th studio album Diamonds in a Whiskey Glass. Another round of tour stops in December and January will be announced in the near future. The first leg will feature special guest Duane Steele. The tour will kick off September 25, 2021, at the Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds in Camrose, AB, and hit 14 more cities in Alberta and Saskatchewan through to November. Gord Bamford will be returning to the stage this fall with his Kick COVID In The A** Tour.
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