Johnny Reid - Merritt, British Columbia
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Come with us and visit Merritt's Walk of Stars. Included is this mural: "Out of the Blue" of Johnny Reid.
Waymark Code: WMMCBC
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/30/2014
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Merritt, British Columbia is nicknamed the "Country Music Capital of Canada"
Annually for the last 12 years Merritt hosts the Mountain Music Festival. The festival draws over 15,000 fans that come to Merritt to enjoy the music of some of Country Music biggest stars.
Johnny Reid: John Kirkland Reid was born August 21, 1974 in Lanark, Scotland, UK. He is a Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and entertainer and his smash hit song, "Out of the Blue" is featured in this "blue" mural with some of the lyrics.
"It's Up To You to Pass It Down.
What Goes Around Always Comes Around
Right Out of the Blue"
He was nominated for the 2008 Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year for Kicking Stones. In 2008 and 2009 he was named Male Artist of the year; CCMA Awards.
With multiple Juno and CCMA Awards, No. 1 albums, radio singles, videos, and sold out tours the Scottish born, Canadian raised soul singer is an extraordinary talent, unique in his field, making him one of the most-loved artists in Canada.
City: Merritt
Location Name: CIBC
Artist: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Media: Painted on brick wall
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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