Deborah Cox is becoming the latest member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The singer will be inducted this spring as part of the 2022 Juno Awards, and she will perform as part of the live awards show on May 15 at Toronto's Budweiser Stage.
A press release notes that Cox is the first Black woman to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She said in a statement:
I feel incredibly grateful to experience this true milestone moment. Music has always been about community for me, and I am so thankful to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and CARAS [the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences] for not only recognizing myself, but my family, friends and loving fans who have supported me and helped make my dream possible for the past 25+ years. As the first Black woman to become an inductee, I am honoured to have the chance to show our younger generations that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to with hard work, dedication and passion. I hope that my music can continue to bring peace, happiness and comfort to anyone who might need it, and empower people of all ages to follow their dreams and believe in themselves.
Cox began her career as a backup vocalist with Céline Dion before striking out on her own. She scored a hit with her 1998 sophomore album One Wish, which included the massive hit "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," as well as "We Can't Be Friends." She's also an actor, having recently appeared on Station Eleven, and she's planning her seventh album for 2022.
Junos CEO Allan Reid said in a statement, "Deborah is a multi-dimensional artist who has been entertaining and captivating audiences around the world for over 25 years. Her resounding voice and powerful performances have made her an international icon. We are so privileged to celebrate her talent and can't wait to see her inspire audiences this spring in her hometown of Toronto."
Tickets for the Juno Awards are on sale now.
A press release notes that Cox is the first Black woman to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She said in a statement:
I feel incredibly grateful to experience this true milestone moment. Music has always been about community for me, and I am so thankful to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and CARAS [the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences] for not only recognizing myself, but my family, friends and loving fans who have supported me and helped make my dream possible for the past 25+ years. As the first Black woman to become an inductee, I am honoured to have the chance to show our younger generations that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to with hard work, dedication and passion. I hope that my music can continue to bring peace, happiness and comfort to anyone who might need it, and empower people of all ages to follow their dreams and believe in themselves.
Cox began her career as a backup vocalist with Céline Dion before striking out on her own. She scored a hit with her 1998 sophomore album One Wish, which included the massive hit "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," as well as "We Can't Be Friends." She's also an actor, having recently appeared on Station Eleven, and she's planning her seventh album for 2022.
Junos CEO Allan Reid said in a statement, "Deborah is a multi-dimensional artist who has been entertaining and captivating audiences around the world for over 25 years. Her resounding voice and powerful performances have made her an international icon. We are so privileged to celebrate her talent and can't wait to see her inspire audiences this spring in her hometown of Toronto."
Tickets for the Juno Awards are on sale now.
