Oct 8

1971:
Aarons & Ackley release their self-titled debut album.

1977: Hank Snow peaks on Billboard's country chart at #80 with "I'm Still
Movin' On."

1983:
Chilliwack release SEGUE – their greatest hits album.

1984: At the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville,
Anne Murray wins for best new album, for A LITTLE GOOD NEWS. It's the
first time a Canadian takes home the honour.

1985:
Arrows release the album, THE LINES ARE OPEN.

1988:
Frozen Ghost release their sophomore album, NICE PLACE TO VISIT.

1992: The Ottawa Senators open their inaugural NHL season at home at the Civic Centre against
Montreal. Singing the national anthem is
Alanis Morrissette.

1996:
Charlie Major's first two Canadian releases are repackaged in the US
as HERE AND NOW.

1997:
Moxy Fruvous is in Columbus, Ohio for a show at Ludow's.

1997:
Colin James releases his NATIONAL STEEL album.

2002:
Blue Rodeo releases the PALACE OF GOLD lp.

2002:
Crash Test Dummies release the holiday album, JINGLE ALL THE
WAY.

2003:
Carl Dixon releases his live album, ONE VOICE TWO HANDS.

2005:
Leonard Cohen declares bankruptcy, claiming a former business associate
stole millions from him.

2010: Back by popular demand, Johnny Reid is in Bonnyville, Alberta for a second time, after
the first show at the C2 Centre a month earlier sold out in only a couple of days.

2012: "Boardwalk Empire" is on TV. It features the song "My Buddy" by
early 20th century tenor
Henry Burr, argued by some as Canada's first international pop
star.

2012:
Dallas Smith releases the single – the title track to his TIPPIN' POINT
album.

2013: Gord Bamford releases his COUNTRY JUNKIE album.

2014:
The Trews' "Highway of Heroes" is certified gold.

2016:
Danielle French releases her MISS SCARLETT & THE MADEMEN – DARK LOVE
SONGS album.

2017: Kamancello releases the new single and video, "Confrontation."

2018: Tim Neufeld & The Glory Boys release their debut album, HOOTENANNY!

2019: Quebec metal band Loud see their latest single, "Devenir immortel" certified
gold.