Charlie Major He's more Mellencamp then Merle. His lyrics champion the 'Blue Collar Hero' in a manner that resonates of Springsteen, and other roots rock legends, but it is in the country music format that Charlie Major finds his home. Rising to the forefront of the Canadian Music scene in the early to mid nineties, Charlie had a heyday at radio as he became the first Canadian artist in history to score a BDS #1 with his debut single "I'm Gonna Drive You Outta My Mind." Nine more chart topping hits would follow, and Charlie would criss cross North America headlining major tours and connecting with his fans at fairs and festivals. But as the saying goes "fame comes with a cost" and it wasn't long before a major US label signed Charlie, moved him and his family to Nashville and told him his sound needed to change and become "more country." They thought his records might sell better if he appeared on the album cover in a Stetson, and added more fiddles and steel guitars to his edgy songs. What the label did not know was that even though Major might sellout concerts, he was not the type of guy who 'sells out' his career. Charlie's integrity to remain true to his fans, himself and his music was immovable and so he relinquished the dream of the big US record deal and returned to his homeland where he continues to be embraced. Nearly a decade later Charlie is as successful as ever, and doing things his way. His latest single and video "Make it Right" features Mike Holmes from the HGTV smash Holmes on Homes. He has sold nearly half a million records won 3 junos and 7 CCMA's, but you wouldn't know it to meet him, and he would not tell you. He wears the cloak of humility, just like the hardworking folks that he represents in his music. Truly a Canadian legend and one of the accomplished 'nice guys' in the game, Charlie would not have it any other way.