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Canadas Walk of Fame Hometown Stars, presented by Cineplex, is a new initiative beginning this year, providing inductees with an additional opportunity to celebrate their induction in their hometown with a plaque mounted at a special location of their, or their families, choice.
Stompin Tom Connors will be honoured by Canadas Walk of Fame on Canada Day this year.
The plaque will be unveiled at the second annual Stompin Tom Festival at 4 p.m. at the Stompin Tom Centre. Members of his family will be onsite for the unveiling. Connors was inducted into Canadas Walk of Fame on Nov. 15, 2017, at the Beyond Famous Gala in Toronto.
Stompin Tom is a Canadian treasure, so it really is fitting that we are able to unveil his Hometown Star on Canada Day, said Jeffrey Latimer, chief executive officer of Canadas Walk of Fame.
We are really excited to bring Canadas Walk of Fame to more people across Canada. As part of our 20th anniversary, we are building a stronger national platform to celebrate our shared Canadian identity and spirit – and Stompin Tom was truly a reflection of both.
Canadas Walk of Fame is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by undergoing a significant transformation designed to deepen its commitment, broaden its impact and build a more meaningful national platform.
The event is open to the public.
Tickets to the festival can be purchased by visiting the second annual Stompin Tom Festival website at the above posted website.
Stompin Tom at a glance
•Stompin Tom Connors, hailed as the unofficial Canadian poet laureate, is credited with writing more than 300 songs with total sales in excess of four million copies.
•With his homespun and fiercely patriotic brand of music, Connors rich musical legacy includes Canadian country chart topping hits Bud the Spud, Lukes Guitar, The Bridge Came Tumbling Down, Sudbury Saturday Night, The Hockey Song and many more.