2019 Inductees
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Sainte-Marie and her songs have always been about so much more than mere awards and hit recordings. As a spokesperson for societal, environmental and Indigenous issues, she proves the power of songs to influence attitudes.
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Stan Rogers
A born musical story-teller, songwriter Stan Rogers was a man big in stature with an authoritative, warm baritone voice to match. His original songs, rooted in Canadian history, made him a national hero through the 1970s until his tragic sudden death in 1983.
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Eddie Schwartz
Confidence, persistence, hard work: these qualities have driven Eddie Schwartz’s stellar career as a pop-rock songwriter and producer. And add versatility to that list, since Schwartz has also written hit songs for heavy metal, disco, blues, roots and R&B recording artists.
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Upcoming Events 2019
  • Song Induction
  • Induction Ceremony
  • Other
01 Apr
 Buffy Sainte-Marie Induction
SOCAN Awards (Toronto, ON)
05 May
 Peter's Dream Induction
East Coast Music Awards (Charlottetown, PE)
05 May
 Stan Rogers Induction
East Coast Music Awards (Charlottetown, PE)
09 May
 Eddie Schwartz Induction
Canadian Music Week (Toronto, ON)
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April 18, 2019

“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Songwriter, Musician and Industry Advocate Eddie Schwartz to be inducted to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame during Canadian Music Week

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April 16, 2019

Songwriting Legend, Stan Rogers, and Maritime Masterpiece “Peter’s Dream” by Lennie Gallant to be Inducted to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

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