From the Canadian Encyclopedia:Earl (Carlyle) Heywood. Country singer-songwriter, guitarist, broadcaster, b near Exeter, north of London, Ont, 12 Mar 1917, d Brussels, Ont, 17 Sep 2006. Known as 'Canada's No. 1 Cowboy Singer,' (or 'No. 1 Singing Cowboy'), and one of the leading country musicians in Canadian radio, Heywood learned guitar at age 10. He joined CKNX, Wingham, Ont, in 1942 and remained with that station (and its later TV and FM affiliates) as a singer and announcer for more than 40 years, performing for almost 20 years on the weekly CKNX Barn Dance. He was the host for 'Serenade Ranch' from 1946-53. He appeared during the 1950s on such CKNX TV programs as 'The Range Riders Show,' 'Rocking Horse Ranch,' and 'Western Roundup' and sang for many years on 'Circle 8 Ranch.' Heywood performed on CBC Radio and television during the 1950s and 1960s, including playing the guitar and singing on 'Holiday Ranch'.