Roxanne Goldade

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Roxanne Goldade (born November 5, 1962, in Prelate, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian pediatrician and former country singer, [1] most noted as a two-time Juno Award nominee for Most Promising Female Vocalist. [2]

After appearing on local talent shows in the Calgary area, Goldade released her debut album 20 More Miles to Go on Westmount Records in 1975. [3] Three singles were released from the album, "Listen to the Rain", "Mama Take My Hand" and a cover of Dickey Lee's "Give Me One Good Reason". "Listen to the Rain" was a Top 40 single in RPM's country charts in 1976, [4] and "Give Me One Good Reason" was a Top 40 single in the magazine's country charts in 1978. [5] She received her Juno Award nominations for Most Promising Female Vocalist at the Juno Awards of 1978 and the Juno Awards of 1979. [6]

Goldade did not continue in the music business, but went to medical school and became a practicing pediatrician. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ex-singer's instincts won't quit". Calgary Herald , February 1, 1990.
  2. ↑ "The Junos: Hill and Cummings the frontrunners". The Globe and Mail , March 23, 1978.
  3. ↑ "Calgary singer to tour Prairie provinces". Drumheller Mail , July 20, 1977.
  4. ↑ "RPM Country Playlist". RPM , November 20, 1976.
  5. ↑ "RPM Country Playlist". RPM , February 11, 1978.
  6. ↑ "A history of Best New Artist". Ottawa Citizen , April 5, 2003.
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