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Anne Murray

Canadian singer (born )

For other people named Anne Murray, see Anne Murray (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Morna Anne MurrayCC ONS (born June 20, ) is a Canadian retired singer of pop, country, and adult contemporary music, who has sold over 55 million album copies worldwide during her over year career.[1][2][3] Murray has won four Grammys including the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in

Murray was the first Canadian female solo singer to reach No.&#;1 on the U.S.

charts and also the first to earn a Gold record for one of her signature songs, "Snowbird" ().[4] She is often cited as one of the female Canadian artists who paved the way for other international Canadian success stories such as k.d. lang, Céline Dion, and Shania Twain.[5][6] Murray is well known for her Grammy Award-winning number-one hit (in several countries) "You Needed Me", and is the first woman and the first Canadian to win Album of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards for her Gold-plus album A Little Good News.

Besides four Grammys, Murray has received a record 24 Juno Awards, three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards. She has been inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Juno Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame.[7] She is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars in Nashville and has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles and on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.[8]

In , Billboard ranked her 10th on their list of the 50 Biggest Adult Contemporary Artists Ever.[9]

Early life

Morna Anne Murray was born in the coal-mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, to Dr.

James Carson Murray, the town's physician, and Marion Margaret (née Burke) Murray, a nurse involved in community charity work. Anne has five brothers.

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    • Murray's father died of leukemia aged 72 in ; her mother died on April 10, , aged 92 after a series of strokes during heart surgery. Murray's youngest brother Bruce died of pancreatic cancer aged 69 on September 15, [10]

    After expressing an early interest in music, she studied piano for six years. By age 15, Murray took a bus ride every Saturday morning from Springhill to Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, for singing lessons.

    One of her earliest performances was of the song "Ave Maria"[a] at her high school graduation in [10] Following high school, Murray attended Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax for one year. She later studied Physical Education at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. After receiving her degree in ,[11] Murray taught physical education at Athena Regional high school in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, for one year.

    Her brother Bruce Murray released several recordings of his own[12] with several songs on the RPM charts between and [13]

    Career

    Early years

    In , Murray appeared on the University of New Brunswick student project record "The Groove" ( pressed). She sang two songs on the record – "Unchained Melody" and "Little Bit of Soap".

    On the label, her name was misspelled "Anne Murry".[14] While there, she was encouraged to audition for the s CBC musical variety television show Singalong Jubilee, but was not offered a singing position.

    After a summer of singing in local venues across the Maritimes, Murray began teaching physical education at the high school in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

    After one year of teaching, she was cast for Singalong Jubilee. As a regular member of the "Singalong Jubilee" cast, Murray appeared on the Singalong Jubilee Vol. III soundtrack and Our Family Album – The Singalong Jubilee Cast records released by Arc Records. The show's musical director, Brian Ahern, advised Murray that she should move to Toronto and record a solo album.

    Her first album, What About Me, was produced by Ahern in Toronto and released in on the Arc label.

    Chart success, s–s

    "What About Me," the lead single and title cut on Murray's debut album, was written by Scott McKenzie and was a sizable Canadian radio hit. The project covered songs by Joni Mitchell, Ken Tobias, and John Denver.

    After a year-long stint on Arc, Murray switched to Capitol Records in to record her second album, This Way Is My Way, which was released that fall. It featured the single that launched her career, "Snowbird", which became a No.&#;1 hit in Canada. "Snowbird" became a surprise hit on the U.S. charts as well, reaching No.&#;8 on the Billboard Hot in It was also the first of her eight No.&#;1 Adult Contemporary hits.

    "Snowbird" was the first Gold record ever given to a Canadian artist in the United States (RIAA certified Gold on November 16, ).[4][15] As one of the most successful female artists at that time, she became in demand for several television appearances in Canada and the United States, eventually becoming a regular on the hit U.S.

    television series The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour.

    After the success of "Snowbird", Murray had a number of subsequent singles that charted both pop and country simultaneously. During the s and s, her hits included Kenny Loggins's "Danny's Song" () (peaked at No.&#;7 on the Hot ), "A Love Song" (), "He Thinks I Still Care", The Beatles' "You Won't See Me" (); her all-time biggest Hot hit "You Needed Me" (), "I Just Fall in Love Again", "Shadows in the Moonlight", "Broken Hearted Me" (), "I'm Happy Just to Dance With You" (), which hit No.

    64 on the Hot and #23 on the Country chart, The Monkees' No.&#;1 hit "Daydream Believer", "Could I Have This Dance" from the Urban Cowboy motion picture soundtrack (), "Blessed Are the Believers" (), "Another Sleepless Night" (), "A Little Good News" (), "Just Another Woman in Love", "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do", and "Time, Don't Run Out on Me" ().

    She performed "O Canada" at the first American League baseball game played in Canada on April 7, , when the Toronto Blue Jays played the Chicago White Sox at Exhibition Stadium.[16] She reprised the Canadian national anthem prior to the first World Series game held in Canada, Game 3 of the World Series at the SkyDome.[17] Following the last game at Maple Leaf Gardens, she concluded the arena's closing ceremony by singing "The Maple Leaf Forever" at centre ice wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey.

    Murray was a celebrity corporate spokeswoman for The Bay, and she also did commercials and sang the company jingle ("You Can Count on the Commerce") for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).[18]

    Murray's last Hot hit was "Now and Forever (You and Me)" from ; it was also her last No.&#;1 on both the American and Canadian country charts.

    s–s

    Murray's last charting single in the U.S. was 's "Everyday", which appeared on Billboard's Country Singles chart. In , Murray signed on with a new manager, Bruce Allen. She recorded her first live album in , and in , she released What a Wonderful World, a platinum inspirational album,[4] which went to No.&#;1 Contemporary Christian, No.&#;4 Country and No.&#;38 pop.

    Murray's last charting single in Canada was the title track "What a Wonderful World" in

    Murray was briefly mentioned in the Oscar-nominated satirical song "Blame Canada," which appeared in the film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Although the tune contained the line "With all their hockey hullabaloo/And that bitch Anne Murray, too", the singer indicated that she was not offended by the song (although she did turn down a chance to sing it at the Oscars telecast that year, pleading a prior commitment).

    Where was anne murray born and raised Just standing at the pit head, waiting for days on end for them to find people. Just standing at the pit head, waiting for days on end for them to find people. Anne also has the distinction of being the first Canadian solo female artist to receive a gold record in the U. Addresses: Residence — Yonge St.

    She released Country Croonin' in , the follow-up to her successful album, Croonin'. In , she released I'll Be Seeing You in Canada only, which features a collection of songs from the early 20th century to the mids. The American version, titled All of Me, features a bonus disc containing many of her hit singles.

    The album is dedicated to her friend Cynthia McReynolds who died of cancer.[10]

    On December 26, , Murray joined other Canadian music stars in the Canada for Asia Telethon, a three-hour, tsunami relief concert broadcast on CBC Television (January 13, ) to support CARE Canada's efforts. Bryan Adams and Murray closed the show with a duet, "What Would It Take".[19]

    On October 10, , Murray announced that she would embark on her final major tour.

    She toured in February and March in the U.S. on the "Coast-to-Coast – One Last Time" tour followed by a run in April and May in Canada.[20][21] Murray's final public concert was held at the Sony Centre in Toronto on May 23, [22][23]

    The studio album Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends was released in November in Canada and January in the U.S.

    The album comprised 17 tracks that included many of Murray's biggest hits over her four-decade career, re-recorded as duets with other established, rising, and – in one case – deceased female singers. These artists included Céline Dion, Shania Twain, k.d. lang, Nelly Furtado, Jann Arden, Québec's Isabelle Boulay, Murray's daughter Dawn Langstroth, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, Shelby Lynne, Amy Grant, Carole King, the Indigo Girls, Irish sextet Celtic Woman, Dusty Springfield, and Sarah Brightman.

    The duet with soprano Brightman was of her hit song, "Snowbird".

    Anne Murray Duets: Friends and Legends was recorded in four cities – Toronto, Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles. According to Billboard magazine, the album reached No.&#;2 on the Canadian pop album charts and was certified Double Platinum in Canada after merely two months, representing sales of over , units.

    The album was the second-highest debuting CD on the Billboard Top albums chart for the week ending February 2, It entered the chart at No.&#;42, making it her highest-charting U.S. CD release since 's What a Wonderful World, which peaked at No.&#;38 on the Top and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4] Also for the week ending February 2, , the CD debuted at No.&#;8 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and at No.&#;3 on its Top Internet Albums chart.[24] Murray was nominated for the Juno Award for Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.[25][26]

    Murray's album What a Wonderful World was re-released in July in North America as a song package.

    A new Christmas album, titled Anne Murray's Christmas Album with bonus DVD was released in October Sony BMG Music also released an Elvis Presley Christmas album, titled Christmas Duets on October 14, , featuring a virtual duet of "Silver Bells" with Murray.[10][page&#;needed][27]

    Murray retired from both recording and performing after the issue of her final Christmas album in , later explaining, "I did it for 40 years and that's long enough to do anythingI wanted to go out still singing well, and not having to make excuses."[28] Despite continuing offers to take part in live concert appearances, duets and other recording activities, Murray has remained firmly retired since then, and insists she hasn't second-guessed the decision for a moment: "I was one of those who couldn't.

    I have too much trouble settling for less."[29]

    Television

    Murray has had five highly rated U.S. specials on CBS (over 40 million viewers each) and several Canadian specials on CBC including Anne Murray in Nova Scotia, Intimate Evening with Anne Murray, Anne Murray RSVP, A Special Anne Murray Christmas, Legends & Friends, Greatest Hits II, What a Wonderful World, Ladies Night Show, Anne Murray in Walt Disney World and Anne Murray's Classic Christmas.

    Her television special, Family Christmas, garnered a 43 per cent share on CBC with million viewers.[30]

    She has appeared on The Johnny Cash Show, The Bobby Vinton Show, Solid Gold, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Family Guy, The Midnight Special, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Dean Martin Summer Show, Singalong Jubilee, Dinah!, The Today Show, Dolly!, The Mike Douglas Show, Christmas in Washington, Boston Pops, The Helen Reddy Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, CNN, Perry Como's Christmas in New Mexico, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Night of a Stars, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The Pat Sajak Show, Royal Canadian Air Farce and Good Morning America.

    Her CBC special Anne Murray: The Music of My Life broke ratings records for a Thursday night, with more than 7 million Canadian viewers tuned in. She also appeared on ABC-TV's American Bandstand, and on regional US dance/variety programs. On August 25, , Murray appeared on the TV program Canadian Idol as a mentor.[31]

    Anne Murray: Full Circle, a documentary film by Adrian Buitenhuis and Morgan Elliott, was broadcast by CBC Television in [32]

    Personal life

    In , Murray released her autobiography, All of Me, and embarked on a city book signing tour, starting in Nashville on October 27, , and ending in Ottawa on November 24, The tour also included a special In Conversation interview with Michael Posner at the International Festival of Authors in Toronto on October 30, [33]

    She is Catholic.[34]

    Her nephew Paul Murray was lead singer of the s Canadian alternative rock group Sandbox.[35]

    Marriage and children

    In , Murray married Bill Langstroth, music producer and longtime host of Singalong Jubilee.[36] They had two children – William (born ) and Dawn (born ).

    Dawn is a singer-songwriter and artist who has recorded with her mother a number of times, including the duet "Let There Be Love" in for Murray's What a Wonderful World album. Murray and Dawn were featured in a mother–daughter duet of "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" on Murray's hit U.S. CD (released in late in Canada), Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends.

    Murray and Langstroth separated in and divorced the following year.[37][38] Langstroth died in May [39]

    In January , Murray and Dawn performed at a benefit concert for Sheena's Place, an eating disorder treatment centre in Toronto. Both have spoken publicly about Dawn's struggle with anorexia nervosa, which developed when she was 10 years old.

    Dawn has since sought treatment and continues to pursue a career in music.[37]

    Murray lived in Thornhill, Ontario, for over 40 years, from the late s through [40] In , she returned to live in her home province of Nova Scotia, settling in Halifax.[29]

    Philanthropy and support for causes

    Murray kept close ties with her hometown, Springhill, Nova Scotia, located about an hour east of Moncton, New Brunswick, and 2 hours north of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

    The Anne Murray Centre, located in Springhill, opened on July 28, , and houses a collection of memorabilia from both her personal life and professional career in a series of displays. A registered Canadian charity, the centre aims to foster tourism in the area and promote awareness of the music of Nova Scotia and Canada. All the revenue generated from its operation is used to provide employment for local people and for its ongoing maintenance.[41]

    Murray was involved in the construction of the Dr.

    Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill, Nova Scotia. She served as the honorary chair of the fundraising campaign to replace the town arena that collapsed after a peewee hockey game in Named for her parents, the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre sports an NHL-size ice sheet with seating for people, a walking track, multi-purpose room, community room with seating for up to , and a gym.

    The Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre has become an integral part of the Springhill community since opening on September 15, [42]

    Murray was involved in a variety of charitable organizations. In addition to being the Honorary National Chairperson of the Canadian Save The Children Fund,[43] she served as a spokeswoman for many charities throughout her career – most recently Colon Cancer Canada.

    On May 20, , Colon Cancer Canada launched the inaugural Anne Murray Charity Golf Classic. Over C$, was raised through the event.[44]

    On February 12, , Murray was one of the eight Canadians who carried the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.[45]

    Murray was a public supporter of Canadian environmentalist and geneticist David Suzuki's Nature Challenge.[46]

    Hobbies

    A longtime golf enthusiast, Murray made history in October at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, by becoming the first woman to score a hole in one on the yard, par 3, 17th hole at the Kaluhyat Golf Club.[47] On May 11, , Golf For Women magazine named Murray the world's best female celebrity golfer, noting her 11 handicap.[48]

    Discography

    Main article: Anne Murray discography

    Since , Murray has released 32 studio albums and 15 compilation albums.

    Studio albums

    Bibliography

    Awards and honours

    Main article: List of awards received by Anne Murray

    Anne Murray won four Grammys (including one in the pop category), three American Music Awards, three CMA Awards, and a record 24 Juno Awards.

    In , Murray received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts.[49]

    Murray was ranked No.&#;24 in Country Music Television's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music in [50]

    Murray was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in and promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in ,[51] the second highest honour that can be awarded to a Canadian civilian.

    She was also one of the first recipients of the newly established Order of Nova Scotia in [52]

    In , the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame chose her and Leonard Cohen as recipients of the Legacy Award for their contributions to and support of the Canadian songwriting industry. Murray was recognized for her support of Canada's songwriters, through her performances and her recordings.[53]

    On June 29, , Canada Post issued the limited edition Anne Murray stamp.

    She was recognized along with three other Canadian recording artists: Paul Anka, Gordon Lightfoot, and Joni Mitchell.[54]

    On May 20, , Anne Murray was granted an honorary degree by Mount Saint Vincent University.[55]

    Grammy Award Nominations/Wins:

    • – Best New Artist; Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Female, "Snowbird"
    • – Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, "Danny's Song"
    • – Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, Love Song (WON)
    • – Record of the Year, "You Needed Me"; Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, "Walk Right Back"; Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, "You Needed Me" (WON)
    • – Best Recording for Children, Anne Murray Sings for the Sesame Street Generation
    • – Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, "Could I Have This Dance" (WON)
    • – Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, "A Little Good News" (WON)
    • – Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, Heart Over Mind; Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do"

    Billboard Top Year-End Rankings:

    • - "Snowbird" - #42
    • - "Danny's Song" - #36
    • - "You Won't See Me" - #54; "A Love Song" - #80
    • - "You Needed Me" - #63
    • - "I Just Fall in Love Again" - #72
    • - "Daydream Believer" - #61; "Broken Hearted Me" - #92

    Notes

    1. ^The part of the source available online does not say which version of "Ave Maria" this was, but the best-known ones are those by Bach/Gounod and by Schubert.

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    Further reading

    • Millard, Bob (). "Anne Murray". In The Encyclopedia of Country Music. Paul Kingsbury, Editor.

      Anne murray born in bethlehem Contents move to sidebar hide. In Murray gave birth to a daughter, Dawn. With the awards came a new self-confidence. Radio Other.

      New York: Oxford University Press. pp.&#;–2.

    • Grills, Barry () Snowbird: The Story of Anne Murray. Kingston, ON: Quarry Press.
    • Livingstone, David () Anne Murray: The Story So Far. Scarborough: Prentice Hall Canada, Inc.

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