Songwriters from Canada

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    • Alanis Morissette
       Occupation: Singer

      Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress known for her highly emotive and introspective alternative rock music.

      She rose to global fame in the mid-1990s with her critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, Jagged Little Pill, which featured hit singles like "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Ironic." Her music often explores themes of anger, relationships, spirituality, and feminism, delivered with a powerful mezzo-soprano voice and raw, confessional lyrics.

      Throughout her career, she has continued to release albums, often experimenting with different styles while maintaining her signature candid songwriting. She is widely regarded as an influential figure in post-grunge and alternative rock music.

      Alanis Morissette Facebook: 4M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Avril Lavigne
       Occupation: Singer

      Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter, born on September 27, 1984. She is widely regarded as a key figure in popularizing pop-punk music in the early 2000s, often earning the moniker "Pop Punk Queen." Lavigne gained massive international success as a teenager with her 2002 debut album, Let Go, which featured hit singles like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi." Her music is known for blending a punk-influenced rock sound with pop sensibilities.

      Throughout her career, which spans seven studio albums including Under My Skin and The Best Damn Thing, she has explored genres like pop-rock, alternative rock, and post-grunge. Her signature style in her early career included punk fashion elements, such as tank tops with neckties and heavy eyeliner. Beyond music, she has been involved in acting, fashion design with her line Abbey Dawn, and philanthropy through The Avril Lavigne Foundation. She has received numerous accolades, including several Juno Awards and multiple Grammy Award nominations.

      Avril Lavigne Instagram: 14M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 13.4M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 6.4M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Michael Bublé
       Occupation: Singer

      Michael Bublé is a highly successful Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor. He is widely known for his smooth, crooning voice and his modern interpretations of traditional jazz standards and pop classics, often compared to legendary singers like Frank Sinatra.

      Bublé's musical style primarily falls into the genres of traditional pop, big band, swing, and vocal jazz. His popular albums often feature a mix of original songs and covers, bringing a contemporary feel to timeless music.

      Some of his most famous songs include "Home," "Haven't Met You Yet," "Cry Me a River," and his hugely popular, chart-topping holiday album, Christmas, which is a staple during the holiday season.

      In summary, Michael Bublé is recognized globally as a modern-day crooner who has successfully brought the classic sounds of the big band era back into the mainstream.4

      Michael Bublé Instagram: 4.3M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 4.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 3.6M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.9M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Nelly Furtado
       Occupation: Singer

      Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter, born on December 2, 1978, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

      She is known for her musical versatility and experimentation with genres, including pop, R&B, folk, hip hop, world, and Latin. She sings in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

      Her career breakthrough came with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000), which featured the Grammy-winning single "I'm Like a Bird," and the hit "Turn Off the Light." Her third album, Loose (2006), became her best-selling album, spawning chart-topping singles like "Promiscuous," "Maneater," and "Say It Right."

      Furtado has sold over 45 million records worldwide, making her one of Canada's most successful artists. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award. Her parents are Portuguese immigrants from the Azores.

      Nelly Furtado TikTok: 2.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • PartyNextDoor
       Occupation: Singer

      PartyNextDoor is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his blend of R&B, hip-hop, and trap music. His real name is Jahron Anthony Brathwaite.

      He is one of the key artists associated with the OVO Sound record label, co-founded by Drake, and has often been recognized for his moody, atmospheric production and introspective, often emotionally complex lyrics about relationships, fame, and late-night experiences. His music typically features sultry vocals and a darker, more experimental take on contemporary R&B.

      In addition to his solo work, he is a prolific songwriter who has penned hits for other artists, including Rihanna ("Work") and Drake. His popular solo tracks include "Come and See Me" and "Loyal."

      PartyNextDoor Instagram: 6.4M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 2.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 879K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Tate McRae
       Occupation: Singer

      Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer. She first gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on the American reality television series So You Think You Can Dance (2016). She was later signed by RCA Records and went on to release two extended plays (EPs), All the Things I Never Said (2020) and Too Young to Be Sad (2021). The latter was the most streamed female EP of 2021 on Spotify and was preceded by the single "You Broke Me First", which peaked within the top ten of the Canadian Hot 100 and the top twenty of the US Billboard Hot 100.

      Tate McRae Instagram: 8.4M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • The Weeknd
       Occupation: Singer

      The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his versatile style that blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music, often characterized by his distinctive falsetto vocal register and dark, sensual, and explicit lyrical themes, especially in his earlier work.

      He gained initial recognition with the release of three mixtapes in 2011—House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence—which were later compiled into the album Trilogy. His mainstream breakthrough came with his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), which featured the massive hit singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills."

      His subsequent albums, including Starboy (2016), After Hours (2020), and Dawn FM (2022), solidified his status as a global superstar, with hits like "Starboy," "Blinding Lights," and "Save Your Tears." "Blinding Lights" is one of the biggest songs of all time, holding numerous chart records. He is one of the most commercially successful and influential artists of his generation, having won multiple Grammy Awards and other major accolades. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films and the television series The Idol.

      The Weeknd Instagram: 77M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 39M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 17M Followers / Subscribers X: 16.7M Followers / Subscribers
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