Orval William Prophet (31 August 1922 – 4 January 1984) was among the first Canadian country music performers to achieve a career of international scope.
[3] During World War II, Prophet worked on his family's farm since health limitations precluded him from military service.
[3][6][7] This made Prophet among the earliest Canadian country music artists who recorded in a Nashville studio.
[2] In April 1954, Prophet became a million-selling artist in terms of record sales following successful songs such as "Going Back to Birmingham", "Judgement Day Express" and "Beautiful Bells".
[2][6] Other appearances included CBC Television's The Tommy Hunter Show and at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.