Ronnie Prophet

Ronald Lawrence Victor Prophet (26 December 1937 – 2 March 2018) was a Canadian-American country musician and comedy performer.

He was born in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. In his childhood, Prophet lived in Calumet, Quebec, and began performing at local venues in his youth. His successful musical career in the United States began in the mid-1960s. Prophet also performed in numerous Canadian television productions in the 1970s including Grand Old Country and The Ronnie Prophet Show.

From 1997, he was based in Branson, Missouri, United States, and was married to musician Glory-Anne Carriere.

Prophet died on 2 March 2018 at his home in Tavares, Florida, following cardiac and kidney failure. He was 80.

Awards and recognition

 * 1978: winner, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
 * 1979: winner, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
 * 1980: nominee, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
 * 1984: winner Canadian Country Music Duo of the Year with Glory-Anne Carriere
 * 1984: winner Canadian Country Music Entertainer of the Year
 * 1985: Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame
 * 1987: nominee, Juno Award, Country Male Vocalist of the Year
 * 1999: inductee, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame