Bruce Guthro (August 31, 1961 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter from

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, Nova Scotia. Guthro recorded as a solo artist, and was lead vocalist for the Scottish

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from 1998, until the group retired in 2018. Guthro received several ECMAs ( East Coast Music Awards), and hosted and conceptualized the Canadian TV show ''Songwriters Circle'', on which guests included

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(of the Canadian band Great Big Sea). Guthro was also the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro. He co-produced Dylan's award-winning 2012 debut album ''All That's True'' with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album's songs. Guthro died from cancer on September 5, 2023, five days after his 62nd birthday. On October 4, 2023, he was posthumously appointed a member of the

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for contributions to the music industry, Canadian culture and philanthropy.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Music videos

Samplers

Guest appearances

Awards

References

External links

Bruce Guthro
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Guthro, Bruce 1961 births 2023 deaths Canadian Country Music Association Rising Star Award winners Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian folk singer-songwriters Canadian pop singers Canadian country singer-songwriters Deaths from cancer in Nova Scotia Singers from Nova Scotia Runrig members Members of the Order of Nova Scotia