Canadian icon and international singer, Anne Murray has had a remarkable career, spanning decades of standout achievements and accolades. From her humble beginnings in Nova Scotia, flight to fame and enduring contributions to the world of music, her signature voice and time-honoured music are woven into many people’s homes and hearts. Murray has released 32 studio albums and 15 compilation albums; her catalogue has surpassed 1 billion global streams (and counting) and has sold over 55 million albums worldwide.
Murray became the first Canadian solo female artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. charts, earn a Gold-certification following the release of her breakout single “Snowbird”, and the first female artist to win ‘Album of the Year’ at the US Country Music Awards for the Gold-certified album, A Little Good News. An industry trailblazer effortlessly moving between pop, country, and adult contemporary formats and paving the way for Canadian artists to conquer global stages — Céline Dion, Shania Twain, KD Lang, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan, among others following in her footsteps.
Throughout her illustrious career, Murray received four Grammys, a record-holding 26 JUNOs (holding the title of most awarded artist in JUNOS history), three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards. She is a Companion of the Order of Canada — the highest honour that can be awarded to a Canadian civilian — and in 2007, Canada Post issued a limited-edition Anne Murray Stamp. Now, Murray will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 JUNO Awards, a significant moment as Murray will be the first artist recipient being awarded for the first time since Pierre Juneau, The JUNO Awards’ namesake was celebrated in 1989.
Murray has been inducted into various commemorative Hall of Fames including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award from the American Songwriters Hall of Fame. She also has stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Nashville’s Walkway of Stars.
Beyond her record-breaking success both in Canada and across borders, Murray has been involved with many philanthropic endeavours and the opening of the Anne Murray Centre in 1989, a charitable foundation and museum, remains one of her proudest moments, which she continues to oversee. Anne Murray continues to be an industry ground breaker, cementing her legacy as one of Canada’s most celebrated and influential artists
