COWBOY TRAIL:
Estate of Ian Tyson & Guest Consignors

Bidding closes: Tuesday, August 20th - 7 p.m. MT

This is a special opportunity for all Ian Tyson fans to own a piece from the legendary country music singer, songwriter and cowboy!

Ian Tyson was one of Canada’s most acclaimed folk and country music artists. A former rodeo rider, he enjoyed great success as part of the duo Ian and Sylvia with his then-wife, Sylvia Tyson. They are best known for “Four Strong Winds,” a 1963 folk anthem written by Ian. It is considered one of the best and most influential Canadian songs of all time. “Four Strong Winds” was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003.

Tyson received many awards, including a Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (1989), the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1992), the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame (2000), the Prairie Music Hall of Fame (2001), Mariposa Folk Festival Hall of Fame (2006) and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). Ian Tyson was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1994, received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 2003, and was inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2006. In 2010, Tyson was honoured with the Canadian Museum of History's Resonance Award for lifetime contributions to Canadian music. He also received honorary degrees from Athabasca University (1993), the University of Calgary (2001) and Thompson Rivers University (2007).

Showroom Previews

Noon to 4 pm on the Following Days

  • Sunday, August 18th
  • Monday, August 19th
  • Tuesday, August 20th

If you unable to attend the previews we invite you to watch our video walkthrough.

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