Rebecca Strong is a Canadian singer from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, [1] most noted as the fourth season winner of Canada's Got Talent . [2]
A member of the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation, [3] she began performing music as a child with her father in the family band Thunder and the Skydancers, [3] and later performed with her sisters under the name Strong Sisters. [3] She then performed regionally in Saskatchewan as a solo artist, and went viral in 2020 with a social media video of her performing Demi Lovato's song "Sober". [4]
In 2023, she was a nominee for Fan Choice Entertainer of the Year at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards. [5]
On Canada's Got Talent, she first auditioned with a performance of Lovato's song "Stone Cold", receiving the golden buzzer from Lilly Singh. [6]
In the eliminations round, she performed Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License", advancing to the finale. [7]
She performed Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" in the finale. [8]
Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
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2024 | Herself | Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards | Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year [5] | Nominated |
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