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

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) is a Canadian musician and television presenter.

Career

In 1969, he became a radio host for CJET in

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. After this, he worked at

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, CKBY radio in Ottawa, and CJCN radio in

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. He moved from broadcasting to music in the 1970s, earning a

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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

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'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

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Personal life

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

Awards and recognition

* 1981: nominee,

for Country Male Vocalist of the Year * 1988: nominee,

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for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (''Out Our Way'') * 1990: nominee,

for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor (''On the Road Again'') * 1992: nominee,

for Best Host in a Light Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1994: nominee,

for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1995: nominee,

for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1996: nominee,

for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 1999: nominee,

for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series (''On the Road Again'') * 2000: nominee,

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
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Wayne Rostad
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