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Terry Kelly

b. 1955

Canadian singer

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About Terry Kelly

Born 1955. Terry Kelly is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, athlete and entertainer.

Terry Kelly, CM (born 1955) is a Canadian country/folk music artist, athlete and professional speaker. Kelly has released six studio albums and charted eleven singles on the RPM Canadian country singles chart. In addition to award nominations from the Juno Awards and the Canadian Country Music Association, Kelly has also won seven East Coast Music Awards. In 2003, Kelly was inducted into the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour within the Canadian system of honours. He sang the Canadian National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver and also sang at the official installation ceremony of the 28th Governor General of Canada (David Lloyd Johnston) in 2010.

Early life At the age of one, Kelly was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous condition that left him blind. As a child, he had both of his eyes removed. He became the third blind person in the world to run a sub five-minute mile. The following year, Kelly received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Laws from the University of King's College. from the Canadian Country Music Association. Kelly travelled to Afghanistan in 2007 to perform for Canadian troops.

A Pittance of Time

Kelly's most recent single, "A Pittance of Time", was released in 2003. The song inspired a musical production, Two Minutes of Silence - A Pittance of Time. The song was motivated by an interaction Kelly observed at a drug store on November 11, 1999.

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Important facts

Born
1955, St. John's
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Halifax School for the Blind, St. Mary's University
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada

People in Terry Kelly's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Terry Kelly?

Canadian singer

When was Terry Kelly born?

Terry Kelly was born in 1955 in St. John's.

What is Terry Kelly's occupation?

Terry Kelly is a musician, singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, athlete and entertainer.

What nationality is Terry Kelly?

Terry Kelly is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Terry Kelly

Β· Wikidata: Q7704603

Β· DBpedia: Terry Kelly (singer)

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