Premier Congratulates Gordie Sampson on Grammy Win

Premier Rodney MacDonald today, Feb. 12, offered congratulations to Cape Breton native Gordie Sampson for winning his first Grammy award in Los Angeles last night.

"The depth of Gordie's musical talent is surpassed only by the quality of his character, and this award, in my mind, is a tribute to both," said Premier MacDonald. "Gordie's hard work and dedication to his craft inspires everyone who knows him, and it is so appropriate that the award comes on the eve of the East Coast Music Awards where other talented East Coast musicians, like Gordie, will be recognized."

Mr. Sampson, whom the premier is proud to call a friend, played with the premier and Glenn Graham on the double ECMA award-nominated album "Traditionally Rockin" in 1998.

"Hopefully this is the first of many Grammy Awards for Gordie, and can serve as an excellent example of success for all of the aspiring, talented writers, musicians and producers we have here on the East Coast of Canada."