I actually think that Canyon has become better with time. To me, it seemed he was putting in too much of a 'fake twang' to it. Now he still sounds like a country singer, but much more natural. I think he sounds a lot better. I went from highly disliking him to actually liking him well now.
Also, I don't mind the cowboy thing. Why is it something that people feel the need to cringe about? Cowboy culture is rather cool, especially for Europeans (and probably other continents as well). No, it doesn't mean you are a small, backwards hick town where you absolutely must date at least 2 of your cousins during your lifetime. Calgary has that history, and they have it in a setting with the mountain backdrop, with large swaths of prairie, and large dangerous animals roaming around. What's not to like about it? Calgary is a modern and vibrant city, so it isn't like all the buildings are cowboy hats and boots. Just enjoy it.
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