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Alannah Myles

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About Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles is a multi-platinum selling Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and producer.

List of Alannah Myles's featurings

Bryan Adams, Cher & Johnny Cash

Alannah Myles's age

Alannah Myles is currently 62 years old.

Alannah Myles's country of origin

Alannah Myles is from Canada.

Alannah Myles's real name

Alannah Myles's real name is Alannah Myles.

The Success Story of Alannah Myles

Early Life of Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on December 25th 1958. She is the daughter of Canadian broadcast pioneer William Douglas Byles and actress/comedienne Thantha Campbell. Her early influences included her father's vast record collection which featured songs by artist such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Little Richard. As a child she also absorbed the sounds of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Musical Career of Alannah Myles

Myles began her musical career in the mid-1980s in Toronto. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1989 and released her self-titled debut album in 1990. The album was a success, reaching double platinum status in Canada and platinum status in the United States. The album featured the hit single ""Black Velvet"" which won her the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance in 1991. She followed up the success of her debut album with two more albums ""Rockinghorse"" (1992) and ""A-lan-nah"" (1997).

Collaborations & Awards

During her career, Myles has collaborated with many artists including Bryan Adams, Cher, Johnny Cash and more. She has also been nominated for multiple Juno awards in Canada for her work. In 1995, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame for her contributions to the music industry.

Conclusion

Alannah Myles is a multi-platinum selling Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and producer who has had an impressive career over the past three decades. Her unique blend of blues, rock and soul has made her one of Canada’s most successful female artists. Her success has earned her numerous awards and recognition within the music industry.