- Nelly Furtado to induct Sarah McLachlan at the 2024 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Ceremony will feature performances by Lights, Tom Cochrane, and other inductees.
- Event to be streamed live on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel with backstage coverage by Keshia Chanté.
Nelly Furtado will celebrate the legendary Sarah McLachlan’s contributions to Canadian music by inducting her into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on September 28, 2024.
The prestigious ceremony at Massey Hall in Toronto will be filled with notable performances, including appearances by Lights, Tom Cochrane, and Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor.
Canadian Icons Unite: Sarah McLachlan to Be Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
This year’s Hall of Fame event also coincides with other milestones for McLachlan, such as the upcoming release of a Lilith Fair documentary and a new album. Moreover, she will be commemorated with a Canada Post stamp, which will be unveiled at her music school in Vancouver. The event, hosted by Marie-Mai, will also feature live performances from other Canadian artists, showcasing the diversity of the country’s music scene.
Lights, another Canadian artist, joins the roster of performers, ensuring the event will be packed with dynamic performances. The lineup is rounded out by Tom Cochrane, who will also be inducted this year, and Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, who have made lasting contributions to Canadian music. Amazon Music’s Twitch stream will make the event accessible to a global audience, with Ottawa-born Keshia Chanté covering the backstage action.
Alongside the ceremony, Sarah McLachlan will receive recognition from Canada Post with a commemorative postage stamp. This honor will be unveiled at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music in Vancouver, further cementing her place in Canadian music history. Her ongoing work, including new music and the Lilith Fair documentary, shows that she continues to shape the music industry while championing female voices.
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame biannual event consistently celebrates the best of Canadian music. With artists like Sarah McLachlan and Nelly Furtado at its forefront this year, the ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion for fans and artists alike. The performances and honors presented reflect the importance of Canadian musicians in the global landscape.
Sarah McLachlan’s induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame marks another peak in a career filled with iconic music and advocacy. With Nelly Furtado presenting the honor, the event underscores the powerful connections and mutual respect within the Canadian music community.
“The more we celebrate the work of Canadian songwriters, the more we elevate the voices that shape our culture.” – Sarah McLachlan
