Canadian Music News

I don’t know about you but I love Roch Voisine.  The Quebec singer may not be as well known in Western Canada (although, his song "I’ll Always Be There" was pretty darn popular!) but Eastern Canada is very familiar with him. 
If you haven’t heard of him, here’s your chance to get acquainted.  His 15-track album includes covers of "Silver Bells," "I’ll Be Home For Christmas" (my favorite from the album!) and "Little Drummer Boy."
Get a copy of "Christmas is Calling" for your holiday collection!
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I am so happy (SO HAPPY!) for Rufus Wainwright, who has been nominated for a Grammy award in the "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album."
The Canadian icon is up against some pretty stiff competition (Still Unforgettable – Natalie Cole, The Sinatra Project – Michael Feinstein, Noël – Josh Groban and In The Swing Of Christmas – Barry Manilow) but I’m confident that he’s got a good chance.
I’ve got a major love affair going on with Rufus this year so I will be eagerly awaiting the Grammy Awards this year!  If you need proof of why Rufus is so amazing, check …read more

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Sarah McLachlan’s Christmas album, Wintersong is one of my favorites.  It only came out a couple years ago but the songs are so warm and festive that it’s hard to resist. 
From her excellent reworking of John Lennon’s classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" to the amazing (and I mean amazing!) cover of "What Child Is This/Greensleeves," this album is perfect for curling up by a fire with some eggnog or taking a nice peppermint scented soak in the tub.  It’s romantic and elegant and I highly recommend it.
There are 12 tracks in total.  Get Wintersong from Amazon today!
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What’s Christmas in Canada without Rita MacNeil?  That holiday special of hers on CBC has been going for at least 10 years (the one with the Barenaked Ladies and Elvis Stojko, I believe).  I always know it’s time to buy my frozen turkey when I see the commercials for it come on television.
Rita also has a holiday album called Joyful Sounds: A Seasonal Collection which you can purchase from Amazon.com!  She mixes original songs with covers of popular classics like "Adestes Fideles (Joy to the World)" and "Away in a Manger." 
There are 22 tracks on the album which …read more

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As part of our 25 Days of Canadian Christmas series, I will be highlighting a different Canadian Christmas album every day! 
Today’s album is Anne Murray’s Christmas Album (yes, that’s really what it’s called).  The ‘Snowbird’ singer lends her iconic vocals to classics like "Joy to the World," "Jingle Bell Rock" and "White Christmas."  In total, there are 15 great tracks to get you in the holiday spirit.
Pick up a copy of Anne Murray’s Christmas Album on Amazon now!  Also, make sure you come back every day until Christmas to see the featured Canadian holiday album!
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Canadian singer, Alanis Morrissette, made an appearance on Rosie Live last night.  The show, created by Rosie O’Donnell, was supposed to be a throwback to the old variety shows that we used to love (think Sonny & Cher).  I haven’t read one good review and I’m disappointed to say that my PVR didn’t record it and I can’t find many videos online yet. 
Apparently, Alanis sang "a song referencing the 12 Steps in front of… an endless loop of geese flying through a sunset."  Wow… That sounds very unfortunate (yikes!).  If I find a video, I’ll …read more

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Canadian singer/songwriter, Sarah McLachlan, will be recognized at the 2009 Juno Awards in Vancouver for her humanitarian work.  In 1997, she created Lillith Fair with an aim at promoting women in the music industry.  The touring festival raised more than $7 million for charity in just three years. 
Sarah was also given the Order of Canada in 2000 after her work with the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Additionally, she has been active with charities geared towards helping underprivileged children have access to music lessons and mentorship.
McLachlan will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award on March 28, …read more

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The Canadian music legend, Stompin’ Tom Connors, has released his 50th album and I just think that is a remarkable achievement.  I don’t know if I can do 50 pushups but this man has managed to make that many records. 
His latest, The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom, features 16 tracks (12 new) which focus mostly on what it’s like to be a Canadian.  Gotta love that!  It also includes freshly recorded versions of old classics like “The Hockey Song,” “My Hockey Mom” and “The Olympic Song.”  
The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom Tracklisting:1.  The Olympic Song                                                                       2.  The Hockey Song            …read more

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Remember when Nelly Furtado was not making music that sounded over-processed, over-mixed, over-synthesized, over-sexualized or over-Americanized?  Yeah, me too and I miss those days.  Her songs used to have meaningful lyrics and actual melodies. 
Take 2004’s “Try,” for example, from her album Whoa, Nelly! This isn’t my favourite version of this song but it’s still a lot more honest and beautiful than the stuff she’s making now.  What I love is how this song almost starts like it’s going to be acoustic then slowly builds and the emotion is undeniable.  How many times have you felt like all you …read more

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High School Musical star, Vanessa Hudgens, apparently was so excited to meet her idol, Canadian (and international) singing superstar, Celine Dion, that the 19-year-old could not contain her emotions.  She recently admitted: “If it wasn’t for Celine Dion I wouldn’t actually be singing. And when I met her she was so sweet and she actually knew me by my first name.  She walked past and said ‘Bye Vanessa’ and I completely freaked out. I was so excited I think I squealed a bit. Looking back I am so embarrassed.”
Awww!  I think that is pretty cute!
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