Top 20 Folk Singer celebrities in Canada
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Folk Singer celebrities [Updated March 27, 2023].
Neil Young was born
on November 12, 1945
in Toronto, Canada.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: once for his solo career and another time as a member of Buffalo Springfield.
Net Worth 2020: $80 Million
Joni Mitchell was born
on November 7, 1943
in Fort Macleod, Canada.
One of her most famous songs is "Big Yellow Taxi."
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Leonard Cohen was born
on September 21, 1934
in Westmount, Canada.
He spent five years in seclusion at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center in Los Angeles beginning in 1994. He was ordained as a Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk in 1996, taking the Dharma name for silence, Jikan.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Ron Sexsmith was born
on January 8, 1964
in Canada.
Canadian folk singer who was acclaimed in 2002 for his album Cobblestone Runway and who starred in the 2010 musical documentary Love Shines. Ron Sexsmith has recorded thirteen solo albums since 1991's Grand Opera Lane.
Ron Sexsmith's songs have been covered by many artists like
Katie Melua and Mari Wilson.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Feist was born
on February 13, 1976
in Canada.
He music has been featured in popular shows such as Grey's Anatomy, The Inbetweeners, and Parenthood. She wrote "Fire in the Water" for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
Net Worth 2020: $3 Million
Denny Doherty was born
on November 29, 1940
in Halifax, Canada.
He embarked on a career as an actor later in life, appearing on shows like Pit Pony and Trailer Park Boys.
Sylvia Tyson was born
on September 19, 1940
in Canada.
She wrote the hit song "You Were on My Mind," which has been covered countless times.
Dan Mangan was born
on April 28, 1983
in Canada.
He earned a Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Song for "Wants," which was featured in the 2014 film The Valley Below. In addition to his music career, he has been a contributing writer for publications like The Guardian and Huffington Post Canada.
Ben Caplan was born
on June 4, 1986
in Hamilton, Canada.
His music ranges from poetic ballads to frenetic gypsy anthems with depth and musicianship in each song.
Aidan Knight was born
on October 23, 1986
in Victoria, Canada.
Folk singer and songwriter known as being the namesake and lead singer for the eponymous experimental Canadian folk band. He has also performed with various other folk and indie rock bands, including The Zolas and Hannah Georgas.
In 2010, he released his debut album, Veriscolour. It featured 9 total songs, all written and arranged by him.
Mo Kenney was born
on June 5, 1990
in Canada.
She received the SOCAN Songwriting Prize for the best song recorded by an independent Canadian musician for her song "Sucker" in 2013.
Ellen Joyce Loo was born
on March 27, 1986
in Canada.
She participated in the musical competition Original Music 2000.
Jeremy Fisher was born
on December 15, 1976
in Hamilton, Canada.
He has gained attention for the singles "High School," "Cigarette," and "Remind Me."
Alan Doyle was born
on May 17, 1969
in Canada.
He has composed music for television on the CBC comedy Hatching, Matching, and Dispatching and in film for the movie Young Triffie's Been Made Away With. He also wrote and performed a song for an episode of Law & Order.
Ryan McMahon was born
on October 19, 1979
in Ladysmith, Canada.
He won Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year at the Vancouver Island Music Awards in 2012.
Skip Spence was born
on April 18, 1946
in Canada.
He suffered from schizophrenia and drug addiction, but ultimately died in his early fifties from lung cancer.
Sarah Harmer was born
on November 12, 1970
in Canada.
She co-founded the PERL organization, designed to help protect the Niagara Escarpment from a gravel development.
Oscar Brand was born
on February 7, 1920
in Canada.
He won the prestigious Peabody Award in 1982 for his broadcast of The Sunday Show on National Public Radio.
Ken Tobias was born
on July 25, 1945
in Canada.
During the early 1970s, his song "Stay Awhile" reached number seven on American music charts and number one on Canadian charts.
David Myles was born
on May 12, 1981
in Canada.
He made the biggest rap single in Canadian history with the rapper Classified, "Inner Ninja."
