K.D. Lang To Be Inducted Into Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame
K.D. Lang is set to be inducted into the 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at an exclusive ceremony during Country Music Week in Edmonton, Alberta over Sept. 11 – 14.
Edmonton-born singer-songwriter Lang has enjoyed a career spanning over four decades, and has appeared alongside musical icons like Tony Bennett, Elton John, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison and Bonnie Raitt. In 2014 Lang made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated musical After Midnight. In 2016, she united with Neko Case and Laura Veirs to create Case/Lang/Veirs, a collaborative album, and in 2017 celebrated the 25th anniversary of her Platinum-selling breakthrough album, Ingénue, with tours in Australia, Canada, the U.S. and the United Kingdom/Ireland. In 2021, she released Makeover, a collection of classic dance remixes that reimagined some of her most-loved songs from 1992-2000, highlighting her ability to evolve while staying true to her artistic roots.
Lang was a fixture in country music in the ’80s. Two of her four Grammy wins are in country categories, included Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 1989 with her and Orbison’s “Crying” and Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1990 with her “Absolute Torch and Twang.” She also garnered ACM nominations for Top New Female Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist.
In addition to her Grammy awards, Lang has amassed a collection of accolades including eight JUNO Awards, 10 CCMA Awards (including three consecutive wins for Album of the Year and two consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards,) a BRIT Award, an AMA, a VMA and four GLAAD awards. She was recognized in 1996 with Canada’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and received the Alberta Order of Excellence Award in 2021 and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.
“I am beyond thrilled, and frankly pleasantly surprised to be honored in this way,” says Lang. She adds, “My love for the prairies, the people and our culture underscore every ounce of my inspiration. Not without its complexities, I might add. Such is life. I am so stoked to be coming to Edmonton to bask in this celebration… with deepest gratitude.”
“We are excited to announce the incomparable K.D. Lang as our 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Artist inductee,” shares Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “A true Canadian icon and trailblazer in country music and beyond, K.D. embraced the genre with unparalleled passion, and her extraordinary talents have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of our nation. We proudly honor her incredible legacy and outstanding contributions, and can’t wait to celebrate her induction in Edmonton this September.”
