Terry Kelly

(Canada)

Website: www.terry-kelly.com

Terry's enthusiasm for life and sheer determination have gained him recognition as an award winning singer, song-writer and performer, as well as an accomplished athlete, performer and a professional speaker.

Terry has amassed a total of seven East Coast Music Awards, has been nominated for a JUNO for Country Male Vocalist and has earned two final ballot nominations at the Canadian Country Music Awards in the categories of "Single" and "SOCAN Song of the Year". The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) presented Terry Kelly with the 2005 CCMA Humanitarian Award. Album Of The Year.

In 2003, Terry was appointed to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada. He has received an Honourary Doctorate of Arts from Saint Mary's University, an honourary Doctor of Civil Law from University of King's College and has received the King Clancy Award, a highly coveted award presented to Canadians who have increased public awareness about the potential of disabled people.

Terry has performed his original music in places as far away as Australia and Spain; and has shared the stage with such artists as Rita MacNeil, The Rankin Family, Faith Hill and Ray Charles.

As part of Abilities Arts Festival 2005, Terry Kelly performed at the festival's opening ceremonies, as well as at a matinee performance for children and youth with disabilities.