Growing up in Eastern Ontario (South of Ottawa), Canada, Cory M. Coons has been passionate about music since his early teen years. In 2015, he was nominated at the "Producer's Choice Honors", (formerly Los Angeles Music Awards), in the "Rock Artist Of The Year" category. In 2014, Coons won the Producer's Choice Honor for "Studio Album Of The Year" for his Independent EP "Share A Little Time." Coons also received nominations for "Male Singer/Songwriter" and "Record Of The Year." Cory's eclectic influences include a collection of genres like Melodic Rock and Roots-Rock, blended with hints of Country-Rock. He is a respected freelance guitar instructor in the local St. Lawrence Seaway Valley and at Rock My House Music Centre in Kemptville, ON. Cory has opened and performed alongside internationally recognized Canadian artists like April Wine, Kim Mitchell, Glass Tiger & David Wilcox. Cory M. Coons has been riding a wave of success following the release of his latest album, "The Long Road Home." The Ron Nevison-produced album has been receiving critical praise, earning Coons two Radio Music Awards. The singles, "Long Road (Dead Man's Dream)" and "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough" have been climbing national radio airplay charts. Coons also received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Indie Music Hall of Fame for the latter single's chart performance.