Wayne Victor Rostad, CM (born 28 October 1947 in Ottawa,

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) is a Canadian musician and television presenter.

Career

In 1969, he became a radio host for

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. After this, he worked at CKWS-TV in Kingston, CKBY radio in Ottawa, and CJCN radio in

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. He moved from broadcasting to music in the 1970s, earning a Juno Award nomination in 1981 and recording several albums to date. Rostad returned to broadcasting in the 1980s, leading to his most prominent work as host of CBC Television's '' On the Road Again''. During the program's run from 1987 to 2007, he interviewed ordinary people throughout Canada. Rostad also participates in various charitable events such as telethons for the

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and the

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, among others. He founded the Gatineau Clog Music Festival which took place at Tucker Lake in Low, Quebec. Rostad also served as a Canadian Forces Honorary Colonel for the 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.

Personal life

Rostad currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario. He has one son, Josh, from a previous marriage.

Awards and recognition

* 1981: nominee, Juno Award for Country Male Vocalist of the Year * 1988: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (''Out Our Way'') * 1990: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (''On the Road Again'') * 1992: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Light Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1994: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1995: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1996: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1999: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 2000: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 2002: Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame * 2003: appointed Member of the

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* 2010: inducted into the

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Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

CBC Television: Wayne Rostad profile 2
accessed 19 February 2007
Wayne Rostad
on MySpace, accessed 19 February 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:Rostad, Wayne Living people 1947 births Canadian country singer-songwriters Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian television hosts Members of the Order of Canada Musicians from Ottawa