Trivia

Near the end of his life, Roy Orbison was very close friends with her. One of his last recordings was a cover version of "Crying", sung by both of them as a duet.

She appeared on the first cover of "Entertainment Weekly" magazine, dated February 16, 1990.

Ranked #33 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.

She has won several music awards: the Grammy, MTV Video Award, American Music Award and the Juno (Canadian Grammy).

Siblings: John (b. c. 1950) Jo Ann (b. c. 1955) Keltie (b. c. 1958)

She was awarded the OC (Officer of the Order of Canada) by Governor General of Canada on November 14, 1996 and Invested on April 16, 1997. She is one of Canada's top singers/songwriters whose dramatic and original style has given a new dimension to contemporary music. She has played an important role in the recognition and development of both Canadian country and popular music and has had a significant influence on the careers of our musicians. Dedicated to her country and to encouraging home-grown talent, she continues to promote a Canadian presence on the airwaves and the tour circuit in North America and around the world. She lives in Los Angeles, California USA.

Received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario on June 3, 2008.

Reportedly does not use capital letters in her name as a tribute to poet E.E. Cummings.

Enraged Alberta cattle farmers in the mid 1990s, when she did a commercial urging people not eat beef and become a vegetarian.

Family heritage is reportedly Dutch, English, Icelandic, Irish, Scottish, German Jewish, and there is also a rumor in the family claiming Cree background. Her surname, Lang, is of German derivation, and means long or tall.

Winner of the 1995 Brit Award for International Female Solo performance.

Family religious affiliation at time of her birth was protestant; Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Educated in Consort, Alberta, Canada.

Attended the special dinner at Sony Studios in Los Angeles to honour the singer and activist Sting as MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. The evening celebrated Sting's contribution to popular music, and honoured his charitable work with Amnesty International and the Rainforest Foundation. Other stars in attendance included Kylie Minogue, Elton John and Dido. (6 February 2004).

She was awarded the 2002 Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General. She lives in Montclair, United States.

She was awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Father - Adam Frederick Lang (commonly known as Fred) Mother - Audrey occupation - teacher (Parents married around 1945-194? - shortly after WWII).

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