Michel benac biography

We are pleased to present the CMAOntario Board of Directors, and as always wish to acknowledge the Founding President Rob MacArthur and Founding Patron Linda Wright for their definitive roles in the Country Music Association of Ontario. As well we would like to thank Past Presidents Sam Arraj, Cathie Faint, Bruce Good, Barry Haugen, and Heather Ostertag  for their dedicated contributions towards building this organization, and all of our past directors.

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Nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter le Conseil d'administration de CMAOntario et, comme toujours, nous souhaitons remercier le président fondateur Rob MacArthur et la présidente d'honneur fondatrice Linda Wright pour leur rôle déterminant dans l'Association de musique country de l'Ontario. Nous tenons également à remercier les anciens présidents Sam Arraj, Cathie Faint, Bruce Good, Barry Haugen et Heather Ostertag pour leur contribution dévouée à l'édification de cette organisation, ainsi que tous nos anciens directeurs.

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Bio: Born in Vanier, Ontario, Michel Bénac is a Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter, known as the leader of the band LGS. In 1991, Michel founded Purple Hive Music Group / LaFab Music. Since 1999, LGS has released 6 albums and Michel has made a name for himself on the French-Canadian music scene. He was nominated for a 2009 JUNO's award and has received 13 Gold Trille awards. Prior to LGS, Michel was the frontman for Michael B and the Power, where he worked with his friend Gilles Godard in Nashville. In addition to music production, Michel hosted the television show RadArt for 3 seasons, Vendredi tout est permis on Radio-Canada and the radio show du retour on Unique FM. He served as vice-president of the APCM for 4 years, was a member of the ANIM board for 2 years and president of the St-Jean Festival in Ottawa. Michel currently serves as 1st Vice President on the Board of the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario).

LGS (band)

Canadian band

LGS
(Swing)

OriginCanada
GenresNéo-trad
Years active1999 (1999)–present
LabelsLaFab Musique
Members
  • Michel Bénac
  • Jean-Philippe Goulet
Past membersBobby Lalonde
Websitewww.lgsband.com

LGS standing for Le Groupe Swing is a Canadiannéo-trad band of Franco-Ontarian origins. The band started as Swing before change of name in 2017. The two main members of Swing are Michel Bénac and Jean-Philippe Goulet.

Biography

Michel Bénac

Singer and musician, Michel Bénac, is a Franco-Ontarian and the main singer for Swing. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario and still lives in the same city. Michel’s mother is Louise, his father is Michel Bénac and he also has a brother named Christian Mathurin and a sister Jocelynne Bénac. Michel Benac Jr. was a voice student of Cantor Stephen Chaiet of the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing of America).

Jean-Philippe Goulet

The other musician and singer for Swing is Jean-Philippe Goulet. He was born in Rimouski, Quebec. Goulet, a mu

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