Ron Hynes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ron Hynes
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1950(1950-12-07)
Age	74
Date Of Death	November 19, 2015, St. John's, Canada
Birthplace	St. John's
Country	Canada
Birth City	Newfoundland and Labrador
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Ron Hynes Biography

Ron Hynes is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on December 7, 1950 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. 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 had starred on screen and stage as an actor/writer in numerous roles dating back to the 1970s, including The Bard of Prescott Street, “Wonderful Grand Band”, The Best of CODCO, Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave, The Island Opry Show, The Lost Island Opry, Secret Nation, Anchor Zone and Dooley Gardens.

Ron Hynes Net Worth

Ron Hynes is one of the richest Singer-Songwriter from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ron Hynes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ron Hynes was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 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.

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Who is Ron Hynes Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Toril Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Ron Hynes celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Ron Hynes

1. Ron Hynes was a Canadian folk singer-songwriter.
2. He was born on December 7, 1950, in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
3. Hynes wrote the iconic song “Sonny’s Dream.”
4. He released his debut album “Discovery” in 1972.
5. Hynes won numerous awards for his music and songwriting.
6. In 2010, he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
7. Hynes passed away on November 19, 2015, at the age of 64.
8. His music is known for its storytelling and emotional depth.
9. Hynes’ legacy continues to influence Canadian folk music today.
10. He is often referred to as the “man of a thousand songs.”

Did Ron Hynes write his own music?

With a songwriting career that spans more than 30 years , Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee.

How old was Ron Hynes?

64 years (1950–2015)

Who was Ron Hynes?

Ron Hynes was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 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.

Who recorded Sonny's Dream?

Ron Hynes

Was Ron Hynes married?

His association with EMI ended in 1997, but in the same year he and his wife Connie released 11:11 Newfoundland Women Sing Songs By Ron and Connie Hynes.