The Canadian Country Music Association's 2010 Male Artist of the Year is Canada’s answer to pure country.

The way Gord Bamford lives his life transcends through his music. His songwriting ability allows him to craft songs of love, family, hanging out with the boys and then illustrate them vividly in his lyrics. He’s sincere, hard-working and it shows. He’s as comfortable playing in front of 35,000 screaming fans opening for George Strait at the Calgary Stampede as he is playing for an intimate group in rural, Ontario.

Gord has been making country music a priority for the past 16 years, and he continues to define his place in Canadian Country music as one of the business’ premiere singer/songwriters. Released on April 6, 2010, Day Job is already Gord’s best-selling album to date. It was named the 2010 CCMA Album of the Year, and Gord and Nashville’s Byron Hill were named as the 2010 CCMA Producer of the Year. The video from Day Job was awarded the 2010 CCMA CMT Video of the Year. Of the 13 songs on the album, Gord wrote 11 of the tracks.

In addition to his devotion to country music, Gord is a steadfast family man, working tirelessly to find ways to give back. The Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation and Gord’s annual charity golf tournament has raised just under $500,000 in three years to support central Alberta charities. As a result of his efforts, the Canadian Country Music Association named Gord as its 2010 Humanitarian of the Year.

Family, country music and the western lifestyle make up the fabric of Gord Bamford’s life. It’s also the support of his fans, partnerships and family and friends that keep him grounded.

You only have to read the lyrics of a Gord Bamford song to realize he’s the real deal.