Affectionately known as the "Man Of A Thousand Songs", Ron Hynes is widely acknowledged as one of this country’s premiere singer songwriters. He is a five time People's Choice Award winner, five time ECMA winner, a Genie Award winner and a past JUNO and CCMA nominee, with six solo albums and numerous collaborative recordings to his credit. Ron Hynes holds an Honorary Doctorate from Memorial University for his songwriting and contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and was recipient of the prestigious Arts Achievement Award from the Newfoundland Arts Council in 2004. Ron Hynes' latest cd release, Get Back Change, won the 2004 East Coast Music Award for Country Recording Of The Year and Album Of The Year.

The composer of folk classic Sonny's Dream, haunting chronicle Atlantic Blue, heart-touching Godspeed, country radio hits Cryer's Paradise, Man Of A Thousand Songs, and No Kathleen, Ron Hynes has written hundreds of songs during a career that spans more than thirty years. His songs have been covered by artists around the world including Emmylou Harris, Murray McLauchlan, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Valdy, Terry Kelly, Prairie Oyster, Susan Aglukark, The Good Brothers, The Ennis Sisters, John McDermott, Shaye and many more.

Songs of Ron Hynes - Volume 1 contains twenty-six songs by Newfoundland's leading songwriter with historical notes on each song by the author. Includes Sonny's Dream, St. John's Waltz and Atlantic Blue. All songs arranged for vocal and guitar.