10 Successful Canadian Female Singers
Canada has produced some of the best-selling and most influential female singers in music history. Here’s a look at ten of the country’s most commercially successful artists.
1. Celine Dion
Celine Dion has sold over 250 million records over more than three decades, making her one of the best-selling music artists in history. Her Las Vegas residency was among the most successful in history, and she has also built a business portfolio spanning fragrances, beauty products, and hospitality ventures.
2. Shania Twain
Shania Twain has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time. Known for blending country and pop, she has released numerous studio albums since 1993 and has also worked in acting, fashion, and television.
3. Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne first rose to prominence in 2002 with her debut album “Let Go,” which sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. She has since released multiple studio albums, earned numerous American Music Awards and Juno Awards, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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4. Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan has been a major figure in the Canadian music scene since the mid-1990s, winning three Grammy Awards and 14 Juno Awards. She founded the Lilith Fair music festival, which celebrated women in music, and has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
5. Jann Arden
Jann Arden is best known for hit singles including “Insensitive” and has won eight Juno Awards. Beyond music, she has built a career in television and radio hosting, acting, and writing.
6. Anne Murray
Anne Murray has recorded over 25 albums and sold more than 54 million records worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards, three Juno Awards, and two American Music Awards, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1993. She has also been an advocate for environmental conservation and women’s rights.
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7. Kiesza
Kiesza, from Calgary, became known internationally for her 2014 hit single “Hideaway.” She has earned multiple Juno Award nominations and wins, and has collaborated with artists including Skrillex, Diplo, Mark Ronson, and Duran Duran.
8. Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen became a global sensation with her 2012 single “Call Me Maybe,” which earned her Billboard Music Award, Juno Award, and American Music Award recognition. She has continued to build a strong following through touring and songwriting.
9. Diana Krall
Diana Krall, known for her jazz and pop-influenced sound, has released sixteen studio albums and toured with artists including George Benson, Willie Nelson, and Tony Bennett. She has won multiple Grammy Awards and holds both the Order of Canada and the Officer of the Order of Canada. She is married to musician Elvis Costello, with whom she has two children.
10. Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette has sold over 75 million albums worldwide since her breakthrough 1995 release “Jagged Little Pill,” which produced enduring hits including “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know.” She remains one of the most successful and awarded female artists Canada has produced.
