At A Glance
Born: June 20, 1945
Where: Springhill, NS
Notable Achievements:
Notable Achievements:
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1980
1975 - Officer Of The Order Of Canada, Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars, 1984 - Companion Of The Order
Of Canada, 1995 - Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Governor General's Performing Arts Award
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Anne Murray was terrified when she made her first public performance at age 15, but the experience convinced
her that singing was to be her life.
Anne Murray was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Her father was the resident doctor in this tiny
coal-mining town, and her mother was and a registered nurse. Having five brothers spurred her onwards
in singing as she "wanted to do something better than they did." As a youngster Canada's "songbird"
enjoyed singing along with her favourites, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Bing Crosby, Patti
Page and Rosemary Clooney. Murray enjoyed a wide variety of music like classical, country, gospel and folk.
Those influences played a big part of this versatile singer's future. For more than 30 years, Anne Murray
has been Canada's most recognizable voice, and one of the world's most successful singing stars. Her voice
is unparalleled and her sound defies description as it effortlessly crosses the folk, country, rock, and pop
labels.
It was her second album, "This Is My Way," that put Murray on the world map with her first big hit, "Snowbird."
In fact, "Snowbird" became one of North America's most played songs in the 1970's and Anne Murray became the
first solo Canadian female artist to be awarded an American Gold Record.
She has recorded 30 albums, has received numerous national and international honours, and has sold millions
of records. Still touring and recording, Murray says, "I think the Walk of Fame is a great idea and I'm
honoured to be part of it."
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