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Bruce Cockburn

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Born May 27, 1945 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Bruce Douglas Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor. His song styles range from folk to jazz-influenced rock and his lyrics cover a broad range of topics including human rights, environmental issues, politics, and Christianity.

Awards & recognition

  • Juno AwardRoots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo · 2012
  • Juno Humanitarian Award · 2006
  • Officer of the Order of Canada · 2002
  • Canadian Music Hall of Fame · 2001
  • Juno AwardRoots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo · 2000
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  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1982
  • Member of the Order of Canada · 1982
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1981
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1980
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1973
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1972
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1971
  • Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame
  • CASBY Award
  • Governor General's Performing Arts Award
  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
  • Juno AwardRoots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo · 2012 · nominated
  • Juno AwardRoots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo · 2004 · nominated
  • Juno AwardSongwriter of the Year · 2000 · nominated
  • Juno AwardRoots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo · 2000 · nominated
  • Juno AwardSongwriter of the Year · 1992 · nominated
  • Juno AwardEntertainer of the Year · 1989 · nominated
  • Juno AwardVideo of the Year · 1987 · nominated
  • Juno AwardEntertainer of the Year · 1987 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1982 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1981 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1980 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1979 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1978 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1975 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1974 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1973 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1972 · nominated
  • Juno AwardFolk Artist of the Year · 1971 · nominated

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