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Ian Tyson

Canadian singer-songwriter (1933-2022) · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Ian Dawson Tyson was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote many folk and cowboy songs, including "Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia. as well as a solo act after the duo split up in 1975.

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Governor General's Performing Arts Award2003
Member of the Order of Canada
Alberta Order of Excellence

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Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2022 · aged 89

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