RUDY GUNN
Hailing from a small farm town in the Netherlands, Rudy Gunn’s journey to the heart of country music is as unique as the sound he creates. His deep-rooted love for country music can be traced back to his mother, a former country singer in Europe, who ignited the flame of passion within him. Now calling Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, his home, Rudy’s music bridges the gap between two worlds, much like his own story.
He was the lead singer of a rock band called “One Way Street” as well as a country band called “Grand River Country” from 2006 until 2010 while simultaneously working as a Radio DJ for Corus Entertainment in Kitchener, Ontario. While he was working as a radio announcer he started DJ-ing local clubs which later led to a massive career. His radio career took off and he relocated to Alberta where he continued playing with various bands and continued his Professional DJ Career as “The World’s Only Cowboy Spinner.” Rudy has performed as a touring country artist and DJ all over Canada, the US, and Europe.
He has worked alongside bands such as: Trooper, April Wine, Honeymoon Suite, Nazareth, Aaron Goodvin, Owen Riegling, MacKenzie Leigh Meyer, David Wilcox, Dr. Hook, Bret Michaels (of Poison), Prism, Aaron Pritchett, Julian Austin, Hey Romeo, Foreigner, Shane Yellowbird and many more.
In 2017 Rudy announced he was taking a break from being a touring act to focus on personal development. After a 5-year hiatus he is now back performing as a touring country artist and focusing on writing and releasing new original music. With his first three singles, “Queen of the Bar Stool Rodeo”, “Slow Down” and “When You’re Tipsy” Rudy has stirred a whirlwind of excitement across continents, especially within the line-dance community. From Canada to the US, Australia to Europe, Rudy’s music knows no borders.
His sound, a captivating 90’s country hybrid, evokes nostalgia and strikes a chord with the true country crowd. Rudy Gunn’s voice takes you back to the golden era of country music while adding a new modern twist. Rudy has always been known to bring a highly energetic show and his calendar is filling up quickly for the upcoming season. You can catch him playing at country bars, casinos, rodeos, and festivals all over Canada in 2025.
