Legendary singer PAUL RODGERS (BAD COMPANY, FREE, QUEEN) is scheduled to make an appearance at Canadian Music Week 2012, which runs from March 21st - 25th in Toronto, Ontario.

His career spans 43 years and counting. Within them, he has formed and led three of rock's legendary bands - Free, Bad Company and THE FIRM - along with his own career to worldwide success. He has written, recorded, produced and released 30 albums which have gone on to sell over 90 million in total. His songs have left an indelible mark on music - topping several charts and winning numerous awards - while his voice has earned him acclaim as one of Rock's greatest singers. A consummate writer and performer, he has recorded and/or performed with the who's who of rock - including Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Brian May, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Slash, Nils Lofgren, Charlie Watts, Bryan Adams, Motown's Sam Moore, and The Four Tops while continuing to tour internationally.

On Saturday, March 24th, 2012, platinum selling singer, songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Paul Rodgers will entertain CMW attendees with an intimate performance and revealing tales behind his classic hits during Kings And Queens Of Songwriting: Songwriters In The Round.

According to Thenownewspaper.com, Rodgers became a Canadian citizen in Surrey this past Friday morning (October 21st).

The vocalist was among dozens of people given Canadian citizenship during an hour-long ceremony at the Central City tower.

Reading from a lyric sheet, Rodgers led attendees in a version of 'O Canada' during the event.

"To be honest with you, I know most of the words (to O Canada), and I think I can get by," Rodgers told the Now before he sang. "I don't know the English national anthem too well, either. I'll be doing my own version (laughs)."

Rodgers, who lives with his wife, Cynthia, at homes in the Crescent Beach area of Surrey and in Summerland, has called Canada home for some 14 years.

"It may not be my native land, but Canada is surely now my home," he said. "

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