Tommy Detamore: The Quiet Force Behind Country Music | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Country music mourns the loss of Tommy Detamore, a legendary pedal steel guitarist, producer, and mentor who shaped the sound of modern country. At 70, he was celebrated as “Dr. Tom” and “Steelman,” recently honored with a “Hero Of Western Swing” award for his decades-long impact — from founding Cherry Ridge Studio to working with icons like Sunny Sweeney and Jesse Daniel. Tributes poured in as artists recalled his guidance, creativity, and the profound influence he had on their careers. Though funeral plans are underway and the cause of death remains private, Detamore’s legacy endures…