ICYMI - Canadian Music Icon Stompin' Tom Connors Was Inducted Into Canada's Walk of Fame

Members of Stompin' Tom Connors family including his widow Lena Connors (left) and sons Tom Jr. (second from left) and Taw Connors (right), along with Tom Jr.'s wife Jessica Roselle (second from right)

TORONTO, ON - On November 15, one of Canada's most prolific and iconic artists, Stompin' Tom Connors, was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame during the Beyond Famous Gala at Toronto's Liberty Grand. The intimate evening featured a Stompin' Tom tribute video from Ron MacLean and Don Cherry, with a special performance of "The Hockey Song" by Whiskey Jack. Tom Connors Jr. was on hand, along with members of the Connors family, to accept the honour and unveil Stompin' Tom's new star that will have a permanent place of display in the streets of Toronto.

"My father as most of you know, was one of the proudest Canadians I ever knew. In his honour I would like to say something that he would have probably said; there is no way that he could have done this without the help of his wife, Lena Connors, sons, family, friends and his band members but, most of all, all of his fellow Canadians across this country," said Taw Connors. 

June 30, 2017 saw the release of the Stompin' Tom Connors 50th Anniversary album (ole label group / Anthem Legacy), which will also be available on vinyl December 8. The album includes an introduction from NHL Legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, as well as all of Stompin' Tom's timeless classics. The album also features four new renditions from notable Canadian Country stars including; The Jim Cuddy/Polley Family Band, Corb Lund, George Canyon and Whiskey Jack.

Pre-order the Stompin' Tom Connors 50th Anniversary vinyl edition here.