George Leach (musician) facts for kids

George Leach is a talented Canadian musician and actor. He is well-known for his amazing singing and for writing songs.

About George Leach

George Leach was born in 1975. He is from the Stl'atl'imx First Nation. His home community is Lillooet, British Columbia, in Canada.

Music Career Highlights

George Leach released his first album called Just Where I'm At in 2000. After that, he performed at the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. These awards are now called the Indspire Awards.

He won a big award in 2014. It was the Juno Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year. He won it for his album called Surrender. This shows how talented he is in music!

Acting Roles

Besides music, George Leach is also an actor. He has appeared in several TV shows. These include This is Wonderland, North of 60, and PSI Factor. He was also in the show Nikita.

He played a character named Loved by the Buffalo. This was in a six-part TV series called Into The West.

Community Involvement

George Leach also took part in the Canada World Youth program. This was from 1994 to 1995. Through this program, he worked in Elmvale, Ontario. He also worked in Trat, Thailand.

Awards and Recognition

George Leach has won many awards for his music. He has won 3 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards.

• 2000 Best Male Artist of the Year
• 2000 Best Rock Album
• 2013 Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year
• 2013 Best Rock CD for Surrender
• 2013 Single of the Year for "Carry Me"

Music Albums

Here are the albums George Leach has released:

• 2002 Just Where I’m At
• 2013 Surrender

Popular Songs

• 2013 "Carry Me"

Television Appearances

George Leach has acted in these TV shows: