Jim Burns (8)

Jim Burns got his start in country music with the Capital Co-op Jamboree in the Teacher's College Auditorium on Queen Street in 1949. During this period, Jim was often a guest performer on CFNB radio. In May 1955 he formed his own band and booked his first personal appearance which was held in Tabusintac and drew a capacity crown. He made several guest appearances with his personal friend, the late Kid Baker and Hal Lone Pine on the Kid Baker Show and on occasion shared the stage with Hal Lone Pine in the State of Maine. He also performed with Fred McKenna and George Beck in Nova Scotia in the late 1950's. Jim has also appeared on radio and television shows over the years including, The Earl Mitton Show, Maritime Farmers, The Diamond Trio Show and The Capital City Jamboree. In 1977 he released three singles. The single entitled “Three Times a Fool” stayed on the CFNB charts for a total of nine consecutive weeks. Jim founded the Capital City Jamboree on April 3, 1982 at the Playhouse in Fredericton and that production is still in operation under the name of the New Brunswick Country Showcase. Jim is a regular performer as well as Producer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Through his work with the New Brunswick Country Showcase, Jim has provided newcomers to the field of country music with an opportunity to be seen and heard by an audience in a professional setting. On January 3, 1993 Jim was awarded a Governor General's 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for his years of service to the community and the Province through the New Brunswick Country Showcase and other productions. (From: https://www.nbcmhf.com/1993)