Tom Cochrane

Tom Cochrane (born May 14, 1953) is a Canadian singer and songwriter, whose story-telling songs have earned him the nickname "The thinking man's rocker". Perhaps his best known song is the hit single "Life Is a Highway".

Awards

Tom Cochrane has been nominated for and received a number of awards in the music industry.

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Juno Awards

Cochrane has received seven Juno Awards:

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• 1997 - Best Album Cover (Songs of a Circling Spirit)
• 1992 - Songwriter of the Year
• 1992 - Male Vocalist of the Year
• 1992 - Single of the Year ("Life Is A Highway")
• 1992 - Album of the Year (Mad Mad World)
• 1987 - Composer of the Year
• 1987 - Group of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)

Cochrane has also been nominated for the following Junos:

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• 2000 - Best Male Artist
• 1996 - Male Vocalist of the Year
• 1996 - Album of the Year (Ragged Ass Road)
• 1993 - Songwriter of the Year
• 1993 - Best Selling Album (Mad Mad World)
• 1993 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year
• 1992 - Producer of the Year ("All The King's Men")
• 1990 - Group of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)
• 1990 - Album of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider - Victory Day)
• 1990 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)
• 1989 - Group of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)
• 1989 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)
• 1987 - Composer of the Year
• 1987 - Canadian Entertainer of the Year (Tom Cochrane & Red Rider)

SOCAN Awards

Tom Cochrane has also received the following awards from SOCAN:

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• 2003 - National Achievement Award
• 2003 - Classic Award ("Life Is A Highway")
• 1997 - Pop Music Award ("Dreamer's Dream" and "Wildest Dreams")
• 1996 - Pop Music Award ("I Wish You Well")
• 1993 - Pop Music Award ("No Regrets")
• 1992 - Pop Music Award ("Life Is A Highway")