Draft:Riq Turner
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[edit]**Riq Turner** is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and former Town Councilor from Perth, Ontario. He is best known as the bassist / vocalist of the Canadian country band **Ambush**. Over the years, Turner has earned multiple nominations from the **Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)** and has gained recognition for his contributions to both music and his local community.
## Early Life and Career
Turner hails from **Perth, Ontario**, where he developed a passion for music at an early age. He joined the country band **Ambush**, which rose to prominence in the Canadian country music scene during the 2000s.
## Musical Achievements
**Ambush** has been nominated for several prestigious Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards, including:
- **2008**:
- *All Star Band - Bass*: Riq Turner (Ambush)
- *CMT Video of the Year*: "In This Room" (Ambush)
- *Group or Duo of the Year*: Ambush
- **2007**:
- *Group or Duo of the Year*: Ambush
- *Independent Group or Duo of the Year*: Ambush
- **2006**:
- *Independent Group or Duo of the Year*: Ambush [^4]
In addition to CCMA nominations, Turner and Ambush won the **2006 CMT Canada Reality TV show "Plucked"**, receiving a grand prize of $35,000. [^1]
Turner’s songwriting achievements include a nomination for the **2010 Canadian Radio Music Award (Country)** for Ambush's hit *"Take My Picture"*, which he co-wrote. [^3]
Notably, Turner's song **"Small Town"**, from Ambush's 2009 self-titled album, was featured in the **2022 NBC/Peacock mini-series "Joe vs Carole"**. The song appeared in episode 2, titled *"Sanctuary"*. [^5]
## Endorsements
Throughout his career, Turner has secured endorsements from notable brands, including:
- **Taylor Guitars**
- **Dingwall Bass Guitars**
- **Avalon Preamps**
- **Rode Microphones**
- **AKG Wireless Systems**
- **Garrison Guitars**
## Community Involvement
Beyond his musical career, Turner has been deeply involved in community service in **Perth, Ontario**. He played a significant role in several local projects, including:
- Helping to build a splash pad.
- Renovating two playgrounds.
- Assisting a community pool renovation in **Smiths Falls**.
From **2014 to 2018**, Turner served as a **Town Councilor** for Perth. During this time, he was a member of several local committees, including:
- The **Board of Directors for the Perth Chamber of Commerce**.
- The **Civic Improvement Plan**.
- The **Recreation Advisory Panel**.
- The **Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Steering Committee**.
## Personal Life
Riq Turner continues to reside in **Perth, Ontario**, where he remains active in both the music industry and his community.
## References
1. [Country band Ambush wins $35,000 in CMT reality show 'Plucked'](https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/historic/2006/11/14/country-band-ambush-wins-35000-in-cmt-reality-show-plucked) – Winnipeg Free Press, November 14, 2006.
2. [Ambush (band)](https://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Ambush_(band)) – Wikipedia.
3. [B.C. bands dominate Fans' Choice Awards](https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/b-c-bands-dominate-fans-choice-awards-1.952735) – CBC News, March 12, 2010.
4. [Canadian Country Music Association – Past Award Winners](https://members.ccma.org/cgi/page.cgi/past_award_winners.html?meta_nominee=ambush&meta_category=&meta_year=&meta_year=&type=award§ion_id=1&log=do_search_form) – CCMA Awards Database.
5. [Riq Turner – Tunefind Artist Profile](https://www.tunefind.com/artist/riq-turner) – Tunefind,