Growing up in the coal mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, Anne Murray, Canada's
Snowbird and First Lady of Song, began to indicate the magnitude of her talent at an early age, singing constantly by the age of seven. At age 15 she began to take voice lessons and gave her first public performance at her grade 11 graduation ceremony. After her rendition of
Ave Maria she noticed people crying in the audience, at which time she knew her voice must be special.
Having sold over 50 million records, Anne has won dozens of awards, many of which are displayed at the Anne Murray Center, which has welcomed over 400,000 guests since opening in 1989. They include Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Gemini Awards, as well as a number of Juno Awards. Many of her Gold and Platinum record awards are also in the centre's collection, as are such things as a few of her many Hall of Fame Inductee awards.
One may even watch a session with Anne and and Rick Mercer on
You Tube, originally aired on CBC March 11, 2008.
Anne Murray Centre
The Anne Murray Centre pays fitting tribute to the achievements of Springhill's internationally acclaimed singing superstar. A series of award winning three dimensional and audio-visual displays feature awards, memorabilia and highlights of her exciting career together with a special exhibit of the dramatic story of her hometown........Springhill.
Fans of Anne Murray will get a new piece of her history at the centre named for the Springhill recording sensation. Anne was awarded the 2006 CMPA Legacy Award and inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for her contributions to Canadian songwriters and the song writing industry in general. This will be one of the many changes that people re-visiting the centre will notice this year. The gift shop features quality souvenirs and treasures from Atlantic artisans.
Anne MurrayFor over 30 years, her unique voice and heartwarming style have made her a household name. She led the way for a generation of Canadian divas. Over the years, Murray's recordings have seldom been off the charts. She has sold close to 50 million albums and has won many awards. However, Anne Murray is more than just a Canadian icon. Her warm voice and well-loved songs have become woven into the fabric of our lives. Those requiring additional information on the centre can visit The
Anne Murray Centre for more.
From the Town of Springhill