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'It's Glenn Gould & it's Canada': Why Elton John said 'yes' to this award
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May 10, 2026
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0:33Now PlayingDavid Furnish, manager and husband to Elton John, says the Glenn Gould Prize Gala 'ticked off every box' for why the British musical icon said yes to accepting the award in Toronto on May 9.
The ceremony is meant to recognize a lifetime contribution of enrichment through the arts.
#eltonjohn #music #canada
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