Wayne Rostad

Wayne Victor Rostad CM (born October 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario)cite news | title=Wayne Rostad | first=Brian | last=Callahan | publisher=The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador) | date=22 June 2003 | page=B2 ] cite news | title=Rambling with Rostad | publisher=Winnipeg Free Press | date=7 October 2006 | page=G2 ] is a Canadian musician and television presenter.

In 1969, he became a radio host for CJET in Smiths Falls, Ontario. After this, he worked at CKWS-TV Kingston, Ontario, CKBY radio Ottawa, and CJCN radio in Grand Falls, Newfoundland.cite web | url=http://www.cbc.ca/ontheroadagain/host.php | publisher=CBC Television | title=Wayne Rostad: Bio | date=June 2006 | accessdate=2007-02-19 ]

He moved from broadcasting to music in the 1970s, earning a Juno Award nomination in 1981 and recording several albums to date.

Rostad returned to broadcasting in the 1980s, leading to his most prominent work as host of CBC Television's "On the Road Again". During the program's run from 1987 to 2007, he interviewed ordinary people throughout Canada.

Rostad also participates in various charitable events such as telethons for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, among others.

Rostad also serves as a Canadian Forces Honorary Colonel for the 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.

Rostad lives in Pakenham, Ontario with his wife, CFTO-TV personality Leanne Cusack. He has one son, Josh, from a previous marriage.

Awards and recognition

* 1981: nominee, Juno Award for Country Male Vocalist of the Year
* 1988: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor ("Out Our Way")
* 1990: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Host, Interviewer or Anchor ("On the Road Again")
* 1992: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Light Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 1994: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 1995: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 1996: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle Information, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 1999: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 2000: nominee, Gemini Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series ("On the Road Again")
* 2003: appointed Member of the Order of Canada

Discography

* 1979: "Writer of Songs"
* 1984: "Again"
* 1991: "Storyteller"
* 2003: "Christmas in the Valley"

References

External links

* [http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/index.jsp?personality=Rostad%2C+Wayne&program=On+the+Road+Again CBC Television: Wayne Rostad profile 2] , accessed 19 February 2007
* [http://www.myspace.com/waynerostad MySpace: Wayne Rostad] , accessed 19 February 2007