GEORGE CANYON AND AARON PRITCHETT ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF A COAST-TO-COAST COWBOY CHRISTMAS FOR 2026
September 8, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – Following the success of their inaugural cross-country holiday run last year, Canadian country stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are bringing A Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas back for a second season. Presented by Children Believe, the 30+ date tour will travel from Summerside, PEI to Sidney, BC between November 12 and December 22, pairing holiday favourites with the chart-topping songs and unmistakable live energy that have defined Canyon and Pritchett’s careers. With a rolling announcement of select tour dates already underway, tickets for all remaining dates will go on sale Friday, September 11 at 10 a.m. local time. “The 2025 Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas Tour was such a success that my great friend George Canyon and I knew we had to do it all again in 2026! We’ll be bringing back all the holiday spirit, along with some of our biggest hits from the last two and a half decades. We’re also incredibly proud to welcome Children Believe back for another year and continue supporting the meaningful work they do around the world. I can’t wait to hit the road with George again and celebrate the season with country music fans
across Canada!” says Pritchett. “The first Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas Tour was such an amazing experience for me! Sharing the stage every night with my longtime friend Aaron was truly something special — there was magic on stage every night. I can’t wait to do it all again in 2026, creating more stories and memories across this beautiful country during my favourite time of year. Having Children Believe join us again makes this tour even more meaningful, and we’re honoured to help share their message with audiences across Canada. Part 2 is going to be something very special, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone!” says Canyon. Throughout the evening, Canyon and Pritchett will share the stage for a mix of Christmas standards, career-defining hits and stories from the road, bringing the easy chemistry of their longtime friendship to audiences in theatres and venues across the country. Together, the two artists bring more than five decades of Canadian country music to the stage, along with multiple JUNO, CCMA and ECMA awards and catalogues filled with fan favourites. Children Believe returns as presenting sponsor after joining the tour for its first national run in 2025, helping make the second edition even more meaningful. “We’re honoured to be back on the road with George and Aaron this Christmas,” says Michael Carmody, Chief Marketing & Development Officer at Children Believe. “Last year, this partnership brought our story to thousands of Canadians from coast to coast, and getting to know George and Aaron, and seeing how deeply they believe in this work, made coming back an easy decision. We hope fans will pick up their tickets early, enjoy two of Canada’s finest country artists, and stop by the Children Believe booth to learn how they can help children around the world build brighter futures.”
For more information on tour dates and to purchase tickets, please visit georgecanyon.com or aaronpritchett.com.
A COAST-TO-COAST COWBOY CHRISTMAS 2026 TOUR DATES
November 12, 2026 – Summerside, PEI – Harbourfront Theatre
November 13, 2026 – Saint John, NB – Imperial Theatre
November 14, 2026 – Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Playhouse
November 15, 2026 – Moncton, NB – Capitol Theatre
November 16, 2026 – Halifax, NS – Casino Nova Scotia
November 17, 2026 – Pictou, NS – deCoste Performing Arts Centre
November 20, 2026 – Sherbrooke, QC – Hope Church
November 21, 2026 – Ottawa, ON – Algonquin Commons Theatre
November 22, 2026 – Pembroke, ON – Festival Hall – L’Equinoxe
November 26, 2026 – Atikokan, ON – St. Patrick’s School
November 27, 2026 – Fort Frances, ON – Townshend Theatre
November 28, 2026 – Sioux Lookout, ON – Sioux North High School
November 29, 2026 – Dryden, ON – Dryden Centre for the Performing Arts
November 30, 2026 – Red Lake, ON – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102
December 2, 2026 – Melfort, SK – CJVR Performing Arts Theatre
December 6, 2026 – Winkler, MB – P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall
December 7, 2026 – Virden, MB – The Aud Theatre
December 8, 2026 – Winnipeg, MB – Club Regent Event Centre
December 11, 2026 – Regina, SK – Casino Regina Show Lounge
December 13, 2026 – Fort Macleod, AB – Empress Theatre
December 14, 2026 – Medicine Hat, AB – Hillcrest Church
December 15, 2026 – Edmonton, AB – Casino Yellowhead
December 16, 2026 – Camrose, AB – Bailey Theatre
December 17, 2026 – Calgary, AB – Deerfoot Inn & Casino
December 18, 2026 – Cranbrook, BC – Key City Theatre
December 19, 2026 – Vernon, BC – Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre
December 20, 2026 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
December 21, 2026 – Duncan, BC – Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
December 22, 2026 – Sidney, BC – Mary Winspear Centre
MY COUNTRY, a new memoir from George Canyon, available today!
November 8, 2022 - From Juno and Canadian Country Music Award winner George Canyon comes a heartfelt and candid memoir charting his humble beginnings in rural Nova Scotia, the hard-won success he found under the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, and the life lessons learned on and off the road that ultimately led him home.
A Platinum Award–winning country musician known for hits such as “Good Day to Ride” and “I Want You to Live,” Canyon spent his childhood in Pictou County Nova Scotia among a close-knit family. And while he was always drawn to music, whether it was the hymns he belted out from the church pew or the old guitar on which he strummed his first notes at the tender age of five, his ambitions lay in a career as an astronaut.
First though, he had to learn to fly a plane on earth. Following a rich family tradition, as soon as he turned 12 Canyon joined the Air Cadets. But just two years later, his big dreams of becoming a pilot came crashing down when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease that meant a lifetime of monitoring his diet, testing his sugar levels, and taking insulin. With limited treatment options available in the 1980s, the diagnosis ruled out the air force. Devastated as he was, deep down Canyon knew that there was a greater plan for his life.
When a snap decision to audition for a musical led to an offer to join a local country band, everything changed — Canyon found his calling. It would be years of hard work and sacrifice, touring dive bars across the country and working multiple jobs, but with the unwavering support of his family and his deep sense of faith, Canyon got his big break in 2004 when he landed a spot on the reality television singing competition Nashville Star. From there, he was catapulted onto the world stage.
With his natural gift for spinning a good tale and his signature humour and honesty, Canyon recounts his musical journey from small-town Nova Scotia to the big city of Nashville, Tennessee, and how his life came full circle when he returned to Canada — this time, to the wide plains of Alberta. At its heart, My Country is a love song to a way of life that’s rooted in family, faith, and place, and a reminder to never give up on your dreams.
PRAISE FOR MY COUNTRY
“An incredible life story. From overcoming the challenges of Type 1 diabetes to fulfilling his dreams of becoming a real-life cowboy and country music star, George Canyon is one of Canada’s finest, and My Country is an awe-inspiring memoir.”
- JOHNNY REID, multiplatinum-selling artist, Juno and CCMA Award winner.
“I’ve always respected George as a performer, peer, and friend. This memoir gave me new insight into his artistry, his relationships, and his motivations. It’s a remarkable read, and if anyone is facing obstacles in their life and they’re looking for inspiration and guidance, I would highly recommend this book!”
- CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON, singer-songwriter, multiple Juno, CCMA, and ACM Award winner
“An inspirational read for anyone, especially those who need the motivation to pursue their dreams—at all costs. From George’s struggles to his stardom, he remains grounded, humble, and kind. Sure, he may cheer for the wrong Alberta NHL team, but I have always admired George as an artist and family man. After reading this book, I have a new level of respect and admiration for him.”
- BRETT KISSEL, platinum-selling artist, Juno and CCMA Award winner
MY COUNTRY, a new memoir from George Canyon, available today!
November 8, 2022 - From Juno and Canadian Country Music Award winner George Canyon comes a heartfelt and candid memoir charting his humble beginnings in rural Nova Scotia, the hard-won success he found under the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, and the life lessons learned on and off the road that ultimately led him home.
A Platinum Award–winning country musician known for hits such as “Good Day to Ride” and “I Want You to Live,” Canyon spent his childhood in Pictou County Nova Scotia among a close-knit family. And while he was always drawn to music, whether it was the hymns he belted out from the church pew or the old guitar on which he strummed his first notes at the tender age of five, his ambitions lay in a career as an astronaut.
First though, he had to learn to fly a plane on earth. Following a rich family tradition, as soon as he turned 12 Canyon joined the Air Cadets. But just two years later, his big dreams of becoming a pilot came crashing down when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease that meant a lifetime of monitoring his diet, testing his sugar levels, and taking insulin. With limited treatment options available in the 1980s, the diagnosis ruled out the air force. Devastated as he was, deep down Canyon knew that there was a greater plan for his life.
When a snap decision to audition for a musical led to an offer to join a local country band, everything changed — Canyon found his calling. It would be years of hard work and sacrifice, touring dive bars across the country and working multiple jobs, but with the unwavering support of his family and his deep sense of faith, Canyon got his big break in 2004 when he landed a spot on the reality television singing competition Nashville Star. From there, he was catapulted onto the world stage.
With his natural gift for spinning a good tale and his signature humour and honesty, Canyon recounts his musical journey from small-town Nova Scotia to the big city of Nashville, Tennessee, and how his life came full circle when he returned to Canada — this time, to the wide plains of Alberta. At its heart, My Country is a love song to a way of life that’s rooted in family, faith, and place, and a reminder to never give up on your dreams.
PRAISE FOR MY COUNTRY
“An incredible life story. From overcoming the challenges of Type 1 diabetes to fulfilling his dreams of becoming a real-life cowboy and country music star, George Canyon is one of Canada’s finest, and My Country is an awe-inspiring memoir.”
- JOHNNY REID, multiplatinum-selling artist, Juno and CCMA Award winner.
“I’ve always respected George as a performer, peer, and friend. This memoir gave me new insight into his artistry, his relationships, and his motivations. It’s a remarkable read, and if anyone is facing obstacles in their life and they’re looking for inspiration and guidance, I would highly recommend this book!”
- CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON, singer-songwriter, multiple Juno, CCMA, and ACM Award winner
“An inspirational read for anyone, especially those who need the motivation to pursue their dreams—at all costs. From George’s struggles to his stardom, he remains grounded, humble, and kind. Sure, he may cheer for the wrong Alberta NHL team, but I have always admired George as an artist and family man. After reading this book, I have a new level of respect and admiration for him.”
- BRETT KISSEL, platinum-selling artist, Juno and CCMA Award winner