A Canadian music icon is being recognized for her life’s work. On Friday, it was announced that the late Rita MacNeil will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame during the 2021 East Coast Music Awards on May 6.
RELATED: ‘Let Your Backbone Slide’ To Be Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame MacNeil, who passed away in 2013, left an incredible legacy in Canadian music, often writing songs about Nova Scotia, and reaching an audience across the country and around the world. “Through her lyrics and songwriting, Rita allowed us into her heart and soul,” said Vanessa Thomas, executive director, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. “The love between songwriter and audience was mutual.
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