Hamilton-born Daniel Lanois will receive a well-deserved Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Achievement. His stellar career includes his own amazing recordings as well as producing U2, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and other luminaries. Congratulations!
Other recipients for this year include actress/director Sarah Polley and Eric Peterson from TV's Corner Gas. Those honoured receive a a commemorative medallion and $25,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Click here for the CBC story, which includes an interview with Daniel.
Click here for Daniel's page on the awards web site.
Video below courtesy of House of Grouse
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