Farewell to Canada’s Country Gentleman

Farewell to Canada’s Country Gentleman

The life and career of Tommy Hunter, the humble musician and host who defined a generation of Canadian television Many Canadians of a particular age likely have fond memories of The Tommy Hunter Show. The long-running TV variety show appealed to young and old alike. It featured great country and bluegrass musical acts, launched what seemed like a thousand careers—and did it all with plenty of smiles and subtle touches of humour. The focal point …

Public visitation set for London country music icon Tommy Hunter

A public visitation is scheduled for later this week for country music legend Tommy Hunter, the London icon who died at age 89 on July 2.

George Fox remembers Tommy Hunter as a mentor and friend

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame artist George Fox shared this photo with Canadian country legend Tommy Hunter following news of Hunter’s passing on July 2, 2026. Fox reflected on Hunter’s influence and the importance of appearing on The Tommy Hunter Show for Canadian country artists..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame musician George Fox is remembering the influence of coun…

Country Music Mourns the Loss of the “Country Gentleman,” Dead at 89

CANADA - JUNE 11: Mississauga; a new song by country musician Tommy Hunter; is recorded yesterday by Hunter and a chorus comprising Mayor Martin Dobkin; city councillors and 20 well-known residents of the new city; including hockey players and Miss Mississauga. Hunter; who lives in Mississauga himself; wrote the song to celebrate Mississauga's becoming a city on Jan. 1. Come on out to Mississauga; it's the greatest place around; is the opening o…

Classic Country Singer Dead at 89: RIP to Tommy Hunter

Tommy Hunter, a classic country singer known as “Canada’s Country Gentleman,” has passed away. He was 89 years old. According to CBC, Hunter died on Thursday of natural causes at a retirement home in London, Ontario. Entertainment promoter and manager Brian Edwards confirmed the news. It was reported that his family and rescue dog were at his bedside at the time of his passing. Born in March 1937, Hunter began his country music career in the lat…

Canadian Country Legend Tommy Hunter Passes

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Tommy Hunter died on Thursday (July 2) at [...] The post Canadian Country Legend Tommy Hunter Passes appeared first on MusicRow.com.