Michelle Wright honored in Chatham-Kent [Video]

Chatham-Kent welcomed Canadian country music legend Michelle Wright home for the holidays with two unique tributes, highlighting her connection to the community.

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer grew up in Merlin, a town within the municipality.

During her visit Friday, she took part in a ceremony unveiling a snowplough named in her honour — “Snow Wright.”

The plough’s name was chosen through a community contest that engaged hundreds of residents.

“Every now and then, the community reaches out and creates an opportunity to make me feel special,” Wright said. “This is just another one of those ideas.”

The musician reflected on her time growing up in the area, sharing memories of snowy days along the 14th concession and the roads near Morpeth and Merlin.

“Every time I come home and I’m driving around these streets and these roads, it’s like part of my DNA,” she said. “There’s a …