Rory Gardiner

Ottawa, Ontario

Birth Date: Mar 13

Please describe your unique qualifications that make you an ideal candidate for the CMT Summer Job:
First off, I live and breath country music. I am always up to date on current events, tours, and gossip in the Canadian country spot light. I have had the opportunity to meet a great number of popular artists over the years, and although a little star struck, have been able to remain composed, and have intelligent conversation with most of them, however upon meeting Shania, I nearly passed out. Last, but not least, I fell in love with the entire staff at CMT, as a finalist on Karaoke Star Season 1, would love to work with them again.

If you got to meet your biggest country idol, who would it be and what would you ask them/tell them:
I would ask Garth why he broke my heart, and the hearts of everyone when he announced his retirement. I would get Keith Urban to show me some cool guitar chords. I’d ask Paul Brandt what he gargles with each morning to maintain such a deeeeeep vocal tone.

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