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Sarah McLachlan Canada Post commemorative stamp unveiled in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Gazing at her newly unveiled commemorative Canada Post stamp, musician Sarah McLachlan says she feels deeply proud to be Canadian.

Sep 17, 2024 6:48 PM Read more >

Juno Awards backtrack on shelving reggae, children's and Christian/gospel categories

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are reversing course on their plan to shelve three awards after strong blowback from the music community.

Sep 17, 2024 1:29 PM Read more >

Allison Russell to make Broadway debut as she joins cast of 'Hadestown'

Grammy-winning Canadian songstress Allison Russell is getting pulled into the underworld – on Broadway. Russell is set to play Persephone in "Hadestown," a musical reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Sep 17, 2024 10:26 AM Read more >

Drake to receive 2024 SOCAN songwriter of the year award

TORONTO — While many believe Drake came up short in his lyrical feud with Kendrick Lamar, he's claimed a major victory at the 2024 SOCAN Awards.

Sep 17, 2024 7:31 AM Read more >

Charlotte Cardin, Allison Russell, eight others compete for Polaris Music Prize

TORONTO — Albums from 10 acclaimed Canadian acts — including Charlotte Cardin, the Beaches and Allison Russell — will compete for the Polaris Music Prize tonight.

Sep 17, 2024 6:24 AM Read more >

Q&A: The Beaches' Jordan Miller on giving Thunder Queens a spotlight at Polaris prize

TORONTO — Landing on the Polaris Music Prize short list was an honour for Toronto band the Beaches, but lead singer Jordan Miller also saw it as a chance to do something different.

Sep 16, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Ontario's Josh Ross wins big while k.d. lang rocks with The Reclines at CCMAs

EDMONTON — Josh Ross and his whisky-soaked ballad of heartbreak and hope took home top honours Saturday as k.d. lang got the band back together at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Ross, from Burlington, Ont.

Sep 14, 2024 7:53 PM Read more >

Nelly Furtado to induct Sarah McLachlan at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony

TORONTO — Nelly Furtado will give Sarah McLachlan her laurels at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony later this month.

Sep 13, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Opry debut, CCMA award nominations invigorate Canadian country star Jade Eagleson

EDMONTON — Jade Eagleson didn't think he could be any more passionate about music, but he says he's found another gear. The country singer-songwriter from Bailieboro, Ont.

Sep 11, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp.

Sep 10, 2024 3:46 PM Read more >