Ron Hynes
| Ron Hynes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 7, 1950 St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Died | November 19, 2015 (aged 64) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Genres | Folk, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1972–2015 |
| Labels |
World Records (1972) Grand East Records (1978) Lost Island (1990) EMI (1993) Borealis Records (2003) |
| Website | Hynesite.org |
Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland. He was especially known for his composition "Sonny's Dream," which has been recorded worldwide by many artists and was named the 41st greatest Canadian song of all time on the 2005 CBC Radio One series 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.
Hynes was born in St. John's in December 1950, and raised in Ferryland. He was a founding member of The Wonderful Grand Band, one of Newfoundland's most popular performing groups, and has released seven solo albums. His debut album, Discovery, released in 1972, was the first album composed of totally original content by a Newfoundland artist. Hynes is a seven-time East Coast Music Awards winner, and past Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards nominee. He was named Artist of the Year ('92) and was presented with the prestigious Arts Achievement Award (2004) by the Newfoundland/Labrador Arts Council. In 2002, Hynes received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Memorial University in St. John's in recognition of his original songwriting and his contribution to the cultural heritage of Newfoundland. In 2006, Hynes was honored as the recipient of the St. John’s Folk Arts Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Widely regarded as one of Canada's premiere singer-songwriters with a career spanning over 30 years, Hynes' songs have become part of the fabric of Newfoundland culture. His self-titled album was released in early 2006 to critical acclaim. His work is also known outside the province; Hynes' songs have been covered worldwide by over 100 artists, including Emmylou Harris, Valdy and Christy Moore.
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