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  • Topless protestor who stormed Juno Awards stage pleads guilty to mischief, fined $600 | Globalnews.ca

    Topless protestor who stormed Juno Awards stage pleads guilty to mischief, fined $600 | Globalnews.ca

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    The Canadian Press

    Posted May 31, 2023 8:32 am

    Updated May 31, 2023 11:09 am

    A woman who protested topless onstage at the Juno Awards in Edmonton in March says she has agreed to pay a $600 fine.

    Casey Hatherly, who goes by the name Ever, says she pleaded guilty to a charge of trespassing.

    The environmental activist, who initially faced a charge of mischief, walked onto the Junos stage while Canadian musician Avril Lavigne was introducing a performance.

    Messages written on the protester’s bare torso read “land back” and “save the Greenbelt,” referring to Ontario’s decision last year to open a protected area of land for housing.

    Hatherly says $100 of her fine will go to a victims support group.

    She says the timing of her fine is interesting, with the Alberta provincial election having wrapped up on Monday.

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    “Why would I wanna give $500 to this province that literally just elected an oil lobbyist while a third of the province is on fire?” she said in a phone interview, referring to Premier Danielle Smith. “What do they want my money for? Do they need to throw it in the fire?”

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    The activist, who is involved with a climate advocacy group called On2Ottawa, says they are planning more action.

    “It’s only May, and how much of this country is actually on fire right now?” she says. “People are not paying attention and I definitely don’t think the work is over.”

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  • Topless Junos protester wants drastic climate action | Globalnews.ca

    Topless Junos protester wants drastic climate action | Globalnews.ca

    The woman who went on stage topless at the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday said she did it to bring attention to the loss of natural carbon-capturing areas across Canada.

    Ever Hatherly, 37, (legal name Casey Hatherly) appeared in Edmonton court on a mischief charge Wednesday and said the stunt created international buzz around climate change.

    “That’s part of why I do my environmental activism topless — because it’s good for headlines,” said Hatherly, who is from Vancouver.


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    Topless protester crashes Junos stage on live TV


    Messages written on the Hatherly’s bare torso read “Land back” and “Save the Greenbelt,” referring to Ontario’s decision last year to open a protected area of land for housing.

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    “The Greenbelt is one of our amazing carbon sinks in Canada,” said Hatherly.

    “We also have the old growth forests in B.C. which are being logged as we speak.”


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    Hatherly said her group On to Ottawa is heading to the capital to demand a citizen’s assembly – a randomly selected group of Canadians that would be convened to discuss an issue – on climate action.


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    Climate change protester explains reasoning for topless Junos stage crash


    “We have such a short amount of time to make these drastic actions,” she said.

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    Protestor Ever Hatherly, 37, (legal name Casey Hatherly) interrupts Avril Lavigne speaking onstage at the 2023 JUNO Awards at Rogers Place on March 13, 2023 in Edmonton, Canada.

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    Hatherly said her original plan was to crash a musical performance by Avril Lavigne, until she found out Lavigne wouldn’t be performing.

    “When she came up on stage to present an award, we just kind of went for it… for the headline, we knew that would get a great headline,” she said.

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    Hatherly said she has done topless protests before for climate action and she doesn’t mind that the stunt might have attracted negative attention.

    “Like a lot of people want to know if Avril flicked my titty,” she said while laughing. “It’s OK that people are talking about the wrong thing right now, because it happened two days ago and people are still asking questions.”

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    Hatherly said she is headed back to B.C. Wednesday night.

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  • Topless fan crashes Junos broadcast as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year | Globalnews.ca

    Topless fan crashes Junos broadcast as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year | Globalnews.ca

    A wildly unpredictable Juno Awards unfolded on Monday as a topless protester charged the stage, leading to some feisty words from Avril Lavigne, while an absent the Weeknd emerged the top winner this year.

    With a few twists and turns, Canada’s biggest celebration of music did away with its typically tame proceedings shortly after the broadcast got underway.

    Lavigne was interrupted by a topless woman who leapt on the stage wearing pasties on her breasts and “land back” painted on her arm.

    The pop-punk princess appeared blindsided by the crasher and proceeded to swear at her, demanding she get off the stage. The person was quickly escorted away by security.

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    Unfazed, Lavigne moved on to introduce a performance by Punjabi-Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon.


    Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023.

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    She returned later to accept this year’s fan choice award with a few choice words and another expletive: “Nobody try anything this time or the Canadian is going to come out of me and I’ll (mess) a bitch up.”

    The unexpected moment set the tone for an energetic Junos that saw the Weeknd’s smash hit Dawn FM earn him album of the year, adding to four wins he scored at a Saturday industry event, including artist and single of the year for Sacrifice.


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    Juno week adds welcome spark to Edmonton’s music scene


    After pop singer Tyler Shaw announced the Toronto native, born Abel Tesfaye, was absent from the Junos, the crowd expressed their disappointment and began to boo.

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    Tesfaye did send a written statement provided to The Canadian Press by Junos organizers:

    “I am so honoured to be recognized like this from my home country that I love so much. I’m so humbled by all this and could never thank fans enough,” he wrote.

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    Tenille Townes, AP Dhillon added to list of performers for Juno Awards at Edmonton’s Rogers Place

    Other winners included Jessie Reyez who picked up contemporary R&B recording of the year for Yessie as her tearful father looked on and Tobi who won rap album/EP of the year for Shall I Continue?

    Newcomer Preston Pablo, who sings Flowers Need Rain, won breakthrough artist of the year.


    Simu Liu, left, and Ryan Peake of Nickelback perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023.

    Timothy Matwey, The Canadian Press

    Special honourees Nickelback were present throughout the night, even before they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in a pre-recorded message by actor Ryan Reynolds.

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    Guitarist Ryan Peake offered a hand — and a guitar — in an opening bit where Liu showed off his vocal chops with a cover of Nickelback’s Photograph.

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    All of the band took the stage as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ushered them into the Hall of Fame, saying Nickelback is among those who “have changed the game forever.”


    Connor McDavid presents during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023.

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    In his speech, a smitten Chad Kroeger reflected on his band’s humble beginnings in Hanna, Alta., saying they “had no idea what we were doing and most of the time still don’t.”

    “But everything we did led us to this moment right here,” he added.

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    A little later, the band returned to close out the broadcast with a medley of their biggest hits that included more than its share of fiery pyro effects.


    Chad Kroeger of Nickelback performs during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023.

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    After the Junos, the organizers issued a statement saying they take “every step to avoid interruptions” to the program, but that live broadcasts always include risks.

    “We hope tonight’s brief disruption doesn’t take away from the accomplishments of this year’s performers, winners and nominees,” they added.

    Yet, artists continued to buzz about the topless fan backstage, with Lavigne telling the press room she was confident it was “going down as one of the highlights.”

    Liu, who signed off the show saying “sorry about the boobs,” also joked about it backstage: “If you had told me before I hosted there would be someone who would take their shirt off at the Junos, and it wouldn’t be me, I would be shocked.”

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  • What to watch for at this weekend’s Juno Awards in Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

    What to watch for at this weekend’s Juno Awards in Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

    Some of Canada’s top music talents are headed to the Juno Awards in Edmonton this weekend.

    The annual celebration of homegrown music takes place over two nights in Alberta’s capital, with pop singer the Weeknd leading the nominees with six, though he’s not expected to attend.

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    Most of the trophies will be handed out Saturday at a gala dinner for the music industry. The main show airs Monday on television — a shift from the Junos’ usual Sunday night slot in order to avoid overlapping with the Oscars.

    Kim’s Convenience star Simu Liu returns as host of the Junos broadcast, where a handful of marquee awards will be handed out, alongside performances from Jessie Reyez, Tenille Townes and a 50th anniversary tribute to Canadian hip-hop.

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    THE LEADERS

    Among his six nominations, Toronto hitmaker the Weeknd is up for album of the year for Dawn FM, single of the year for “Sacrifice” and artist of the year.

    But he’s only one of many familiar artists in top contention. Calgary newcomer Tate McRae and Napanee, Ont., pop princess Avril Lavigne are tied with five nods each.

    They will compete against each other in four of those categories — single, album, pop album and fan choice.


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    THE TRIFECTA

    Threes, threes, threes across the board! Rarely do the connections align in the way they have for three Juno contenders this year.

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    Rising Montreal producers Banx and Ranx hold three nominations, one of which they share with collaborator Preston Pablo on “Flowers Need Rain,” up for single of the year.

    Pablo is a three-time nominee himself, as is Montreal pop newcomer Reve who earned the accolades in part for her work with Banx and Ranx in the studio.

    All three of them will connect when they perform a medley together on the broadcast.


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    Canadian duo Banx and Ranx on their hit ‘Headphones’


    THE PERFORMERS

    An eclectic selection of other artists is booked to play Monday’s big show, including Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee, hard rockers Alexisonfire, Punjabi-Canadian viral rapper AP Dhillon and Nashville-based country singer Tenille Townes.

    But even with a stacked lineup, one question lingers: will host Simu Liu sing again? Last year, the Marvel star slipped on a guitar for a parody rendition of Lavigne’s hit “Complicated.”

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    Juno organizers won’t say if viewers can expect an encore.

    READ MORE: Tenille Townes, AP Dhillon added to list of performers for Juno Awards at Edmonton’s Rogers Place


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    THE HALL OF FAME

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    Nickelback will remind us of their legendary status when the rockers are inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Ryan Reynolds.

    The actor will appear on Monday’s broadcast in a pre-recorded video message to the band while Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid offers an assist in person.

    The Hanna, Alta., natives will then launch into an explosive medley of their greatest hits.

    On Saturday, Chad Kroeger and his buddies could walk away winners too as they hold their 38th career nomination for Get Rollin’ in the rock album of the year category.

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    JOEL WOOD VS. NORTHERN CREE

    Saturday night is also where one of the friendliest of possible Juno showdowns will take place. Cree musician Joel Wood competes against his own Alberta Indigenous singing group Northern Cree in the traditional Indigenous artist or group of the year category.

    Wood is nominated for his album Mikwanak Kamosakinat, while Northern Cree is in the running for Oskimacitahowin: A New Beginning.

    Joel’s father Steve Wood, another member in Northern Cree, told The Canadian Press it’s “absolutely wonderful” to see both albums vie for a win in the same category.


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  • ‘Music lover’s paradise’: Halifax to host 2024 JUNO Awards at Scotiabank Centre | Globalnews.ca

    ‘Music lover’s paradise’: Halifax to host 2024 JUNO Awards at Scotiabank Centre | Globalnews.ca

    The JUNOs are coming back to Nova Scotia next year for the first time since 2006.

    The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced on Tuesday the JUNO Awards are set to be hosted in Halifax in March 2024.

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    A four-day lineup of JUNO Week events will run from March 20 to 24, 2024, with the award show held the last day at the Scotiabank Centre.

    “Canada’s east coast has long been the home of many incredible musicians,” said CEO of CARAS Allan Reid in a release.

    “We can’t wait to put the JUNO spotlight back on the city’s diverse music scene and celebrate the nation’s best in true Maritime fashion.”

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    Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and Premier Tim Houston said in the release they are thrilled to host the awards show.

    “We are committed to ensure everyone from the musicians to industry professionals and fans leaves Halifax with a song in their heart,” Savage wrote.

    Houston said: “Music and the arts are an integral part of our history as Nova Scotians – we love live music, and we know how to celebrate!”

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    The chair of the Halifax JUNO committee Allegra Swanson said in the release the music scene in Halifax “has grown immensely” since 2006.

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    “Music is at the core of our identity as a region, dating back to our Mi’kmaw ancestors and over 50 historic Black communities across the province,” Swanson said.  “The depth of emerging talent in Halifax is vast and exciting.”

    When the JUNOs were last in the city, iconic Canadian-American actress Pamela Anderson hosted the ceremony.

    Since then, the awards have travelled coast-to-coast.

    This year’s event is being hosted in Edmonton, AB, beginning on Thursday, and Nova Scotia-born Rich Aucoin is one of its presenters.

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  • 2023 Juno Awards nominations: The Weeknd leads the pack with 6 | Globalnews.ca

    2023 Juno Awards nominations: The Weeknd leads the pack with 6 | Globalnews.ca

    The Weeknd is back atop the nominees at this year’s Juno Awards.

    The Toronto-raised pop singer earned six nods across some of the main categories including single of the year for Sacrifice, album of the year with Dawn FM and artist of the year.

    It’s a repeat performance for the hitmaker, born Abel Tesfaye, who most recently was the top Juno nominee two years ago.

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    Other big contenders at Canada’s biggest music awards show include Calgary’s Tate McRae who is tied with Napanee, Ont. native Avril Lavigne with five nominations.

    Country siblings the Reklaws, rapper Nav and pop newcomers Preston Pablo and Rêve all have three nods apiece.

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    The Juno Awards broadcast from Edmonton on March 13.

    On Monday, ahead of the nominations ceremony, Junos organizers revealed the rap album or EP of the year contenders. They include Vancouver’s Boslen, Halifax-based Classified, and three Toronto rappers, Jazz Cartier, Nav and Tobi.

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    Find a list of the nominees in the major categories, below.

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    TikTok Juno fan choice

    Avril Lavigne
    Lauren Spencer-Smith
    MacKenzie Porter
    Preston Pablo
    Rêve
    Shawn Mendes
    Tate McRae
    The Reklaws
    The Weeknd
    Tyler Shaw

    Single of the year

    Bite Me, Avril Lavigne
    Flowers Need Rain, Preston Pablo and Banx & Ranx
    When You’re Gone, Shawn Mendes
    She’s all I Wanna Be, Tate McRae
    Sacrifice, The Weeknd

    International album of the year

    =, Ed Sheeran
    Harry’s House, Harry Styles
    Montero, Lil Nas X
    Midnights, Taylor Swift
    Red (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift

    Album of the year

    Who Hurt You?, Ali Gatie
    Love Sux, Avril Lavigne
    Demons Protected By Angels, Nav
    I Used to Think I Could Fly, Tate McRae
    Dawn FM, The Weeknd

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    Artist of the year

    Avril Lavigne
    Lauren Spencer-Smith
    Michael Bublé
    Shawn Mendes
    The Weeknd

    Group of the year

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    Arcade Fire
    Arkells
    Billy Talent
    Metric
    The Reklaws

    Breakthrough artist of the year

    Dax
    Devon Cole
    Preston Pablo
    RealestK
    Rêve

    Breakthrough group of the year

    Banx & Ranx
    Harm & Ease
    Rare Americans
    Tommy Lefroy
    Wild Rivers

    Songwriter of the year

    Abel Tesfaye: Less Than Zero (co-songwriters Tomoko Yamaguch, Hamada Tetsuro, Daniel Lopatin, the Weeknd); “Out of Time” (co-songwriters Max Martin, Fragogian Josefsson, Axel Hedfors, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Carl Nordstrom, Kevin Duane McCord); Sacrifice (co-songwriters Max Martin, Fragogian Josefsson, Axel Hedfors, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Carl Nordstrom, Kevin Duane McCord).
    Faouzia: Anybody Else (co-songwriters Andre Davidson, Michelle Buzz, Sean Davidson); Puppet (co-songwriters Andre Davidson, Johnny Goldstein, Sean Davidson); RIP, Love (co-songwriters Fran Hall, Jakke Erixson).
    Tate McRae: Chaotic (co-songwriter Victoria Zaro); “Feel Like Shit” (co-songwriters Victoria Zaro, Jacob Hindlin, Russell J Chell); She’s all I Wanna Be (co-songwriter Greogry Kurstin).
    Tenille Townes: The Last Time (co-songwriters Gordon Sampson, Benjamin Goldsmith); When you Need It (co-songwriter Stephen Wrabel); When’s it Gonna Happen (co-songwriters Stephenie Jones, Stephen Wrabel).
    Tobi: Before we Panic (co-songwriters Alex Goose, Eric Hagstrom, John Stephen Sudduth, Kevin Martin, Tony Martin, Stephenie Jones, Stephen Wrabel); Flowers (co-songwriters Alex Goose, Daniele Luppi, Homer Steinweiss, Nick Movshon, Nicole Wray, Leon Michels, Paul Spring); Move (co-songwriters Alex Goose, Jessica Lee Hansell, Jon Bap, Robin Hannibal, Tavon Thompson, Tyler Demorest).

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    Country album of the year

    Way Back, High Valley
    Honkytonk Revival, Jade Eagleson
    Bronco, Orville Peck
    Masquerades, Tenille Townes
    Good Ol’ Days, the Reklaws

    Adult alternative album of the year

    Born Losers, Altameda
    The Garden, Basia Bulat
    Being Somewhere, Dan Mangan
    Colder Streams, the Sadies
    How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars, The Weather Station

    Alternative album of the year

    Blue Rev, Alvvays
    Duality, Luna Li
    Sewn Back Together, Ombiigizi
    The Unraveling of PupTheBand, Pup
    Tongues, Tanya Tagaq

    Pop album of the year

    In the Meantime, Alessia Cara
    Love Sux, Avril Lavigne
    The Loneliest Time, Carly Rae Jepsen
    I Used to Think I Could Fly, Tate McRae
    Dawn FM, the Weeknd

    Rock album of the year

    Otherness, Alexisonfire
    Crisis of Faith, Billy Talent
    Get Rollin’, Nickelback
    Outta Sight, the Sheepdogs
    Explosions, Three Days Grace

    Album francophone de l’année

    Medium plaisir, Ariane Roy
    Mercure en mai, Daniel Bélanger
    Pictura de ipse: Musique directe, Hubert Lenoir
    Crash, Les Louanges
    Chiac Disco, Lisa LeBlanc

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    Rap album/EP of the year

    Gonzo, Boslen
    Retrospected (Acoustic), Classified
    The Fleur Print Vol. 2, Jazz Cartier
    Demons Protected By Angels, Nav
    Shall I Continue?, Tobi

    Dance recording of the year

    Afterglow, Bob Moses and Kasablanca
    Shinigami Eyes, Grimes
    These Nights, Loud Luxury feat. Kiddo
    Ctrl + Alt + Del, Rêve
    Spiral, Rezz

    Contemporary Indigenous artist or group of the year

    Watin, Aysanabee
    Zhawenim, Digging Roots
    Code Red, Indian City
    Beyond the Reservoir, Julian Taylor
    The Crossing, Susan Aglukark

    Music video of the year

    Fraud by Emma Higgins (Jessie Reyez)
    Unholy by Floria Sigismondi (Sam Smith and Kim Petras)
    Have Mercy by Karena Evans (Chlöe)
    Different Than Before by Mayumi Yoshida (Amanda Sum)
    Remember me for Me by Sterling Larose (SonReal and Lily Moore)

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  • New Brunswick-born singer and songwriter Shirley Eikhard dead at 67 | Globalnews.ca

    New Brunswick-born singer and songwriter Shirley Eikhard dead at 67 | Globalnews.ca

    By The Staff


    The Canadian Press

    Posted December 15, 2022 2:40 pm

    Updated December 15, 2022 3:06 pm

    Canadian singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard, whose flirty track “Something to Talk About” gave Bonnie Raitt her biggest hit and a Grammy Award win, has died after a battle with cancer.

    Longtime friend Deborah Duggan says the musician died early Thursday at a hospital in Orangeville, Ont. surrounded by those closest to her. She was 67 years old.

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    Eikhard, born in Sackville, N.B., got her first taste of success in her early teens when Anne Murray recorded her 1971 track “It Takes Time,” making it a Canadian chart hit.

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    A year later, Eikhard’s self-titled debut album, released when she was only 16, gave her another boost. She went on to win Juno Awards for female country artist in 1973 and 1974.

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    Eikhard released several albums in the years that followed, but Raitt’s “Something to Talk About” offered an unexpected twist.

    Originally intended for Murray, the East Coast singer’s producers vetoed the track in the mid-1980s, saying it wasn’t hit-worthy.

    Several years later, it landed in the hands of Raitt, who recorded it for her 1991 album “Luck of the Draw.”

    “Something to Talk About” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year and won Raitt a Grammy for best pop vocal performance for a female artist.

    This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2022.

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