Entertainment in Canada is a diverse topic. With so many artists and entertainers, Canada has built up quite its reputation on an international stage.
This article will explore 4 Canadian entertainers that are worthy of your attention.
1. Drake
Drake is a Canadian-born rapper, singer, and actor. Drake first rose to prominence as a cast member in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001-2008. He released his debut album Thank Me Later in 2010, which he followed up with Take Care in 2011, and Nothing Was The Same In 2013.
Drake’s most recent album is Certified Lover Boy. The album broke several records, including the one-day streaming record on Spotify and the Apple music platform. Drake has won multiple awards throughout his career, including four Grammy Awards, with his album Certified Lover Boy being nominated for 2022 Grammy awards.
2. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is another Canadian-born artist. He first started releasing music on Myspace before becoming an international pop star in 2010 when his single One Time broke the record for most views of a video online within 24 hours of its release.
Since then, Justin has released several other albums, including Under the Mistletoe, Believe, and Purpose to name a few. His newest album, Justice was released earlier this year, with many songs already hitting high positions on music charts worldwide. Justin has won multiple awards over his career, including American Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and Grammy Awards, among others.
3. The Weeknd
The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. His career started in 2011 with the release of his first mixtape House Of Balloons, followed by several others, including Thursday and Echoes of Silence.
His most recent album After hours was released in early 2020. The Weeknd has won many awards over his career from various ceremonies such as Juno Awards.
4. Shania Twain
Shania Twain is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in the 90s with her second album The Woman In Me, which sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
Her third studio album, Come On Over, went on to become one of the best-selling albums by a female act going 19 times platinum. Shania has won many awards throughout her career, including Grammy Awards and American Music Awards, among others.
Canada has built up quite a reputation for being a nation full of talented artists and entertainers. Whether you enjoy rap, hip-hop, pop, or rock there are plenty of Canadians making waves in the industry.
