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SHE'S A SQUARE



Ray St. Germain

Ray St. Germain was born in the St. Vital suburb of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on July 29, 1940.  Nicknamed Winnipeg's Elvis, he began his professional career at age 16 and released his first recording, "She's A Square", in 1958.

Notable events:
  • 1979 to 1992 - Writer, producer, and host of the nationally syndicated, award-winning, Big Sky Country on Global Television
  • 1985 - Aboriginal Order of Canada
  • 2005 - Autobiography published, "I Wanted to Be Elvis, So What Was I Doing in Moose Jaw?"
  • 2010 - Inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour by the Canadian Country Music Association
  • 2013 - Order of Manitoba
  • 2013 - Lifetime Achievement Award from the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards

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Recorded in 1958 at Arbuthnot Studios in St. Boniface,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Lenny Breau (guitar), Reg Kelln (drums), Shadow Saunders (bass)
Backup vocals by The Swingtones
Published by Gordon Lightfoot for Ardo Music


Ray St. Germain
Honourary Street Name

On June 7, 2024  Ray St. Germain, a Winnipeg-born Métis country music legend, performed a song alongside his family and fans Friday as the street in the St. Vital neighbourhood where his childhood home is located was given the honourary name Big Sky Country Way, after St. Germain’s national network television show, which ran for 13 seasons.






Ray St. Germain
Ray St. Germain July 29, 1940 - June 25, 2024

It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, the legendary Ray St. Germain. After several years of Parkinson’s, he passed away quietly at Deer Lodge Care Home, surrounded by family and dear friends.  Special thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge for their compassionate care and dedication to respectfully caring for our wonderful Ray.

I was blessed to have 50 years with my amazing husband Ray St. Germain. Together, we spent our lives filled with music, love, and laughter with our five children: Chrystal (and Rob), Catherine (and Mike), Ray Jr. (and Leandrea), David, and Sherry, along with our grandchildren Jeff (and Justin), Jordan, Catie (and Andre), Cody, Eva, Jay, and Gemma, and great grandchildren Bash, Brooks and Liam.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all our relatives, family, and friends who have been a part of our journey. Your support and love have been a source of strength for us. We especially want to thank Manitoba Metis Federation MMF President David Chartrand and Ray’s Metis Hour X 2 co-host Naomi Clark for their unwavering support and love.

We are deeply grateful to all the musicians who have shared the stage with Ray, contributing to his unforgettable performances and his television series. Your collaboration has not only brought joy to our lives but has also been instrumental in recognizing his numerous awards throughout his illustrious career. 

Funeral & Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 6th, with details to follow.

With Love and Gratitude, Glory St. Germain & family.

Glory St. Germain as posted on FACEBOOK, June 25, 2024


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