Close up of Canadian singer Anne Murray
She broke down barriers as a female musician in a male-dominated industry — and inspired a generation of singersPosted: Dec 07, 2021 5:34 PM EST | Last Updated: January 6, 2022Anne Murray is one of Canada's most prolific and best-loved musicians. The Nova Scotia artist, who first topped the charts in 1969 with, broke down barriers every step of the way and inspired a generation of singers that followed.
Along with the many love songs she's known for, you'll find melodies about a coal mine disaster, the joys of having children and an airline tragedy.The birth of Murray's son, William, took her off the road for a while. Though it put her career at a standstill, she loved the experience of being a mom. "He was a lot more important to me than any music career," she said.
A few years later, when she expressed interest in taking a break to expand her family, a room full of men at her record label tried to persuade her to wait. It was too late though. "I knew very well I was pregnant," remembered Murray, chuckling. "My daughter Dawn was born 1979, and that was a moment of empowerment."3 years agoAnne Murray put her family first and was already pregnant with her second child when record executives suggested delaying expanding her family.
So the second time around, Murray fought back, which was unheard of in the 1970s. She insisted on just one nightly performance, and soon other big acts — like Dolly Parton and Elvis — followed her lead, forever changing Vegas residencies.According to Murray's musical director, Pat Riccio, when the singer turned in a children's album to Capitol Records in the late '70s, the label's president said, "This is Anne Murray — she's a superstar.
It wasn't the only time following her instincts paid off. In 1993, she self-financed a 1950s-inspired album called
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