Artists
This “Summer of ’69” singer is one of Canada’s biggest rock legends.
Bryan Adams
His first hit single was “Baby,” released when he was just 15.
Justin Bieber
who sang: “Is it too late now to say sorry?”
Justin Bieber
This famous Newfoundland folk song begins with the line “I’s the b’y that builds the boat.”
“I’s the B’y”
This Toronto singer’s song “Blinding Lights” became a global TikTok dance trend in 2020.
The Weeknd
Known for “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,” this pop-punk queen is from Ontario.
Avril Lavigne
This singer’s “Call Me Maybe” became a global sensation.
Carly Rae Jepsen
“I threw a wish in the well, don’t ask me, I’ll never tell…”
Carly Rae Jepsen (“Call Me Maybe”)
This St. John’s band is known for their hit “Ordinary Day” and is one of Newfoundland’s most famous groups.
Great Big Sea
This Canadian pop star from Pickering made the TikTok hit “Stitches” go viral years after its release.
Shawn Mendes
This singer of “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” is known as the “Queen of Country Pop.”
Shania Twain
Born in Toronto, this artist often calls his hometown “The 6.”
Drake
who sang “Life is a Highway”?
Tom Cochrane
This traditional Newfoundland instrument is often heard in kitchen parties and Irish-inspired music.
Accordion (or fiddle)
This Canadian singer-songwriter from Calgary had her song “You Broke Me First” explode on TikTok in 2020.
Tate McRae
This Nova Scotia artist’s hit “Run to You” earned her international fame
Anne Murray
This singer from Pickering, Ontario, wrote “Stitches” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back.”
Shawn Mendes
“I’m like a bird, I’ll only fly away…”
Nelly Furtado
This Newfoundland singer-songwriter won a Juno Award and is known for songs like “Saltwater Joys.”
Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
This Norwegian-Canadian artist’s song “We Fell in Love in October” was used in lots of TikTok videos.
Girl in red
Known for poetic lyrics and a deep voice, this Montréal singer wrote “Hallelujah.”
Leonard Cohen
This pop singer from Victoria, B.C. won “Canadian Idol” in 2004.
Kalan Porter
“Ahead by a century” was sung by this beloved Canadian rock band.
The Tragically Hip
This Newfoundland folk song tells the story of fishermen trapped on the ice near Fogo in 1898.
“The Greenland Disaster” (or “The Greenland Whale Fisheries,” depending on the version)
This Canadian singer-songwriter’s TikTok hit “Fingers Crossed” gained international attention in 2021.
Lauren Spencer-Smith