Thursday July 17, 2008
Anne Murray Fan Fair Day - August 3
Anne will be in Springhill, NS on Sunday August 3 for Anne Murray Fan Fair
Day.
The Anne Murray Centre is pleased present to 'A Casual Interview with Anne
Murray' with guest interviewer Michael Posner.
Anne Murray fans will have a rare opportunity to get up close and personal
with the Canadian super star as she talks about her iconic career and life.
The dayšs events will also include a fan fair of displays and kiosks. Both
events will take place at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre
in Springhill, NS.
To purchase tickets and reserved seating for 'A Casual Interview with Anne
Murray' contact the Anne Murray Centre (902-597-8614) or Email Rosemary at:
amcmarketing@eastlink.ca .
Click here for more details about Anne Murray Fan Fair Day
Friday June 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Day Anne!
Congratulations on your latest award, the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award presented last night at the 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) Awards dinner the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York -
Link: Song Writers Hall of Fame
Friday May 16, 2008
Anne Honored by Songwriter's Hall of Fame
Anne will receive the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award from the Songwriter's Hall of Fame on June 19 in New York City. The award recognizes performers who have had a substantial number of hit songs for an extended period of time. Anne has sold more than 54 million albums and notched more than 20 No. 1 hits. Her signature songs include "Snowbird," "You Needed Me," "I Just Fall in Love Again," "Could I Have This Dance," "A Little Good News" and "Just Another Woman in Love."
Sunday May 11, 2008
Plates for Parkinson's
Anne is participating again this year in Plates for Parkinson's an on-line auction of celebrity autographed plates in benefit of Parkinson Society Maritime Region. Each plate features a tulip, the symbol of the Parkinson Society and the celebrity signature.
Tuesday May 8, 2008
In an exclusive diary, Anne details the beginning of her first cross Canada tour in 12 years. Read it in today’s issue of the National Post newspaper or on-line at
Tuesday April 15, 2008
Anne's coast to coast Canadian tour starts today in Moncton, NB. Her 21 city, 27 concert run will end in Toronto, ON on May 23rd. Anne looks forward to seeing you on the road as she travels across Canada.
Wednesday April 9, 2008
Sunday night's broadcast of The 2008 JUNO Awards on CTV was the most-watched program of the night on Canadian television with 1.45 million viewers. Up 56% compared to last year's broadcast (925,000), it was the second most-watched JUNO Awards ever on CTV, according to BBM Nielsen Media Research, since Shania Twain hosted from Ottawa in 2003.
A detailed audience analysis based on preliminary overnight research indicates that the two-hour awards special was watched in all or in part by 4.3 million Canadians in total - the audience peaked at 1.7 million viewers when Anne took to the stage with Sarah Brightman and Jann Arden.
For Juno footage and coverage and interviews click on these links:
Wednesday April 2, 2008
Tune into CTV Television April 6th at 7pm ET for Canada’s 37th Annual Juno Awards.
Anne will be joined by Jann Arden and Sarah Brightman for duet performances during the broadcast. Hosted by Russell Peters, The 2008 Juno Awards airs on Sunday on CTV from Calgary’s Pengrowth Saddledome.
Both Jann and Sarah are featured guest performers on Anne’s most recent album, Duets: Friends & Legends – a collection of Anne’s greatest hits re-recorded as duets with some of her favourite women of song.
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Anne Murray Friends & Legends, the television special will air on CBC TV in Canada on Monday March 24 at 8:00pm ET.
Anne Murray Friends & Legends is an intimate journey with Anne and some of the world's top female vocalists. Featuring a rare behind the scenes peek into the recording studio, candid interviews with Anne and her duet partners and dazzling performances of Anne's best loved songs.
With special appearances by ... Jann Arden, Martina McBride, Nelly Furtado, Olivia Newton-John, k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris, Celtic Woman, Dawn Langstroth and Celine Dion.
Tuesday March 11, 2008
If you missed Anne and Rick Mercer on the road in Florida on the Mercer Report tonight, you can watch it here :
Rick Mercer Report
Thursday March 6, 2008
News from the Road
Rick Mercer met up with Anne on tour in Florida this past week. Watch the Rick Mercer Report on CBC TV on Tuesday March 11, 2008 at 8:00pm to see Anne and Rick on the road!
Monday February 17, 2008
Juno Update - Congratulations Anne!
Anne has received an additional Juno nomination.
Juno organizers say a complicated formula used to determine nominees incorrectly factored in digital sales, resulting in omissions in two categories.
As a result, Anne is now up for best album of the year, against releases by Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Feist and Michael Buble. She's also up for pop album of the year.
Anne will share the stage on The 2008 Juno Awards, in a special performance, with two of the featured artists on the legendary songstress' latest release Duets: Friends & Legends – featured artists are to be announced at a later date. The Junos will be telecast on CTV (Canada) on Sunday April 6, 2008.
Saturday February 9, 2008
Anne Murray – Exclusive “Signings & Sightings” - Appearance and CD signing Sunday, February 10, 9:30pm – Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
Spin Street very proudly presents Anne Murray in celebration of the release of her fabulous new Duets: Friends & Legends CD in an extremely rare and exclusive personal appearance following her live performance in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday night, February 10, 2008 at 9:30pm.
Anne will be meeting fans and signing copies of her latest CD, Duets: Friends & Legends, at the Spin Street Stage, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun Concourse, Uncasville, CT.
Wednesday February 6, 2008
Anne will perform on The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV (Canada).
Anne's Canadian Tour has been extended. Check Anne's schedule regularly as we add new dates.
Tuesday February 5, 2008
"Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends," has been nominated for a Juno in the "Pop Album of the Year" category - Congratulations Anne!
Sunday January 23, 2008
NEW YORK, NY -- Anne Murray's new all-star collaborative album, Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, debuted this past week at #8 on Billboard's Country chart and at #42 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.
Released by Manhattan/EMI America Records on January 15, Duets: Friends & Legends, a 17-track collection of Anne's top hits and favorites newly recorded as duets with some of the world's top female recording artists, also bows at #3 on Billboard's Internet chart.
Wednesday January 16, 2008
Friends & Legends jumped back up to Number 3 on Canada's Top 100 Albums this week!
Monday January 14, 2008
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, now certified double platinum in Canada will be released in the U.S. tomorrow, Tuesday January 15.
Friends & Legends was Number 6 on Canada's Top 100 Albums last week.
Saturday January 12
Contest Winners! Congratulations to Pauline from Titus, AL, Maurice from Ottawa, ON and Pearl from Victoria, Australia who have each won a copy of Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, personally autographed by Anne for correctly answering the question - Where did the album debut on the Top 200 Soundscan Chart in Canada? Answer - #4. Our three winners were randomly drawn from all correct answers received. Thanks to all of you who participated in the contest!
Friday January 4
Happy New Year from annemurray.com !
Didn’t receive an autographed Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends CD under your tree this Christmas? Well let’s start 2008 with a contest to win a CD from Anne.
You could win one of three copies of Anne’s Duets CD, personally autographed for you by Anne. Email anne@annemurray.com or click on the “Contact” button above with the correct answer to the following:
Duets: Friends & Legends, Anne's 35th studio album, was released in Canada on November 13. Where did the album debut on the Top 200 Soundscan Chart in Canada?
On your email entry please indicate “Duets Contest 2008” in the subject line and include your full name and mailing address. All entries must be received by 9.00 a.m. EST on Friday January 11, 2008. Hint – the answer to this question can be found on this site.
A random draw will be held and three winners, who have correctly answered the question, will be chosen. Each of these three winners will receive an “Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends” CD personally signed for them by Anne. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE!
You can read Anne’s interview on-line with reporter Bernard Perusse in the Montreal Gazette - click here.
Friday December 21
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends remains at Number 3 on Canada’s Top 100 Albums this week!
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends is available at retailers in Canada, the Anne Murray Centre On-Line Store (link above) and through annemurrayduets.com (link below).
Digital Catalogue
Anne’s entire catalogue is now available digitally on-line for the first time ever, from 1969’s This Way Is My Way to Anne’s latest release Duets: Friends & Legends.
Digitally inclined fans can now ensure their Anne Murray music collection is completely up-to-date with all of her classics and latest releases. Follow the link on annemurrayduets.com.
Thursday December 13
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends is Number 3 on Canada's Top 100 Albums this week!
Tuesday December 11
Congratulations Anne!
Duets: Friends & Legends has been certified Platinum in only three weeks!
Duets: Friends & Legends, Anne's 35th studio album, was released in Canada on November 13. The album debuted at #4 on the Top 200 Soundscan Chart in Canada, her highest debut in over 20 years.
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends will be released internationally in the New Year, including the U.S. on January 15.
Canadian Tour Update
Anne has partnered with the ‘Raise-A-Reader’ campaign for her Canadian tour which will benefit from every ticket sold.The ‘Raise-A-Reader’ campaign is the brainchild of CanWest and has raised over $10M for literacy beneficiaries across Canada since its inception in 2002 - for more information about 'Raise-A-Reader' click here.
December 5
The tour will begin in Moncton, New Brunswick in April and end in Victoria, British Columbia in May.
A consummate entertainer, Anne’s quick wit and easy sense of humour find their place on stage alongside a string of hits such as “A Little Good News,” “Love Song,” “Could I Have This Dance,” “Danny’s Song” and of course, “You Needed Me.”
This Canadian tour encompasses a lifetime of music and memories – an opportunity to share in the magic that is simply, Anne.
Tickets are on sale now. Information on the Canadian tour and
U.S. tour dates can be found in the ‘Schedule’ above.
Anne was on stage at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto on November 26th at the sixth annual Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto’s signature fundraiser, It's Always Something. With the support of the performers, the volunteers and everyone who attended, the organization reached their intended $500,000 goal for the first time in its history. The funds will be a tremendous help and make a huge difference in the cancer community.
The star-studded cast had the sold-out house on its feet, featuring performances by Russell Peters, Great Big Sea, Craig Lauzon, Eric McCormack, Elvira Kurt, Bob Martin, Melody Johnson, Cirque Sublime, I Quattro, aka Subliminal, Shawn Byfield, Eugene Levy, Kurt Browning and a memorable duet performance by Nelly Furtado and Anne.
"Up Close & Personal" with Anne Murray, hosted by Martina McBride – Radio
If you missed Anne’s interview with Martina McBride you can hear it here – log in and listen
Anne's interview with Jian Ghomeshi on Q on CBC Radio One from November 12 can be heard here
- Anne Murray Interview with John Donabie - Listen to Anne's interview with CFRB's Jon Donabie here
- Canoe.ca on-line read here here
- Toronto Star interview on-line here and the Entertainment section of the Saturday Star November 10 newspaper
- Le Journal de Montréal interview on-line here
Watch Anne on THE HOUR With George Stroumboulopoulos - Originally broadcast on Thursday November 8 - CBC Television. See it here.
To see Anne and producer Phil Ramone's interview with Marci Ien originally broadcast in November on CTV's Canada AM, it is available on-line at www.ctv.ca - click here to see the interview.
Here is the link to a recent Canadian Press story about Anne's new release.
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends is a collection of Anne’s most classic songs re-recorded as duets with some of the finest women of song. The album offers a wide variety of some of Anne's favourite female voices including: Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Nelly Furtado, Isabelle Boulay, k.d. lang, Celtic Woman, Carole King, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, Jann Arden, Shelby Lynne, Sarah Brightman, Celine Dion, Amy Grant, Indigo Girls, Dusty Springfield and Anne's daughter, Dawn Langstroth. Dawn and Anne’s son, Will Langstroth provided back-up vocals on some tracks.
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends was produced by one of the most respected and prolific music producers in the world, Phil Ramone (Tony Bennett, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel), who has 32 Grammy nominations and 12 Grammy Awards to his name.
Songs include "You Needed Me," "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do," and "Danny's Song." Anne teamed up with Olivia Newton-John for Cotton Jenny. Also included is a duet of "I Just Fall In Love Again" with the late Dusty Springfield, using Dusty’s original 1979 recording. In 1979, both Anne and Dusty Springfield recorded the song " I Just Fall In Love Again," with Anne 's rendition reaching no. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Anne a Juno for “Single of the Year” in 1980. With the blessing of the Springfield family and estate, a version of this song combining Dusty's original recording will also be featured on this package. Releasing an album with this type of sisterly theme wouldn't seem complete for Anne without Dusty's inclusion. They were friends until her passing in 1999.
The CD was recorded in Los Angeles, Nashville and Toronto.
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends is sold on-line at www.annemurraycentre.com now - in the Anne Murray Centre Store or contact the Anne Murray Centre by email - amcentre@eastlink.ca or call 902-597-8614.
We've included photos from the sessions where Anne and her guests were able to sing their duets together in the same studio. Photos from these recording sessions are in the "Postcards From The Road" area of the site.
June 2007
THE ANNE MURRAY STAMP - Canada Post has announced that Anne will be honoured on a Canadian postage stamp, to be issued June 29, 2007 . Anne is being recognized along with three other iconic Canadian recording artists - Paul Anka, Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell.
The Anne Murray stamp will be issued until June 2008.Canada Post explains: “These four stars established themselves on the world stage in an era when the Canadian music industry struggled to compete with its American counterpart, and paved the way for the opportunity – and phenomenal success – experienced by our stars of today.”
These limited edition stamps are available for sale through the Anne Murray Centre Gift Shop in Springhill, online through the Anne Murray Centre Store and in post offices across the country. The stamps can also be ordered online by following the links at Canada Post's website www.canadapost.ca, or by calling toll-free: 1-800-565-4362 (Canada and the United States), or 902-863-6550 (from other countries).
Contact the Centre for details by email at amcentre@eastlink.ca.
"I'LL BE SEEING YOU" / "ALL OF ME" - Anne's 34th studio album I'll Be Seeing You was released in Canada in 2004. In the United States, it was released in early 2005 under the title "All of Me". The American version includes two discs. The first CD contains all the songs from "I'll Be Seeing You", a collection of classics from the early 20th century through to the mid 1940's. These fifteen songs were chosen by Anne, as being among her all-time favourites. Disc 2 is a collection of some of the best-loved songs that Anne has recorded over the years."I'll Be Seeing You" can be purchased in music stores across Canada, or you can order your copy of this CD, as well as a wide selection of Annešs other music, including Anne's latest release Anne Murray Duets Friends & Legends through the Anne Murray Centre Store. The CD "All Of Me" is available in music stores throughout the U.S.
ANNE MURRAY CENTRE DONOR RECOGNITION PROGRAMME – Fans continue to make generous donations to the Anne Murray Centre Donor Recognition Programme. The Anne Murray Centre is grateful to all of Anne’s fans that have contributed to this programme. For a complete list of these very generous fans, please click here. If you would like to make a donation, either in your name or on behalf of a friend or family member, or to learn more about the exciting incentives being offered as part of this programme, please click here.
The Anne Murray Centre, in Anne's hometown of Springhill, NS is a non-profit association and is a registered Canadian charity. All of the revenue generated from the operation of the Centre is used to provide employment for local people and for the ongoing maintenance of the Centre.