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**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://en.wikipedia.org/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&section_id=1&log=do_search_form) – CCMA Awards Database.

5. [Riq Turner – Tunefind Artist Profile](https://www.tunefind.com/artist/riq-turner) – Tunefind,