Dan Carson was part of the respected on-air trio The Odd Squad on Country 105. yyc
Carson was part of the popular close-knit morning show crew at Country 105, along with Robyn Adair, Charley West, Ray Grover, Doug Veronelly and Roger Rhodes.“We called ourselves the Odd Squad because Dan was the odd one, and he would take on any challenge with joy. He was funny, unique and had such an interesting take on things,” said Adair.
The Odd Squad was also nominated, a handful of times, for the Personalities of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music Association and the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tenn. They won the Country Music Association’s International Broadcasters of the Year Award in 2015. “Dan was always thrilled with the nomination because it was recognition not only in Canada but in the U.S. too. We were very lucky to be very successful while we were a team, and he was a huge part of that,” said Adair.Carson’s charity efforts most notably included the Country 105 Caring for Kids Radiothon for the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
“Dan Carson was more than just a radio host. For decades, he resonated with listeners, bringing joy and laughter. Dan’s unique ability to connect with people made him a beloved figure, and his passing will be deeply felt,” said Greg Johnson, the program director for Country 105.OBITUARY: Shocked to learn this morning of the passing of Dan Carson, longtime public address announcer at Stampeder football games. On Saturday, I saw him as he went to his position in the announce booth.
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