Rebecca Strong (singer)
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]
Canada's Got Talent[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ Hayatullah Amanat, "'It would change my life': Saskatchewan singer vying for $1 million on Canada's Got Talent final". CTV News Saskatoon, May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Saskatchewan singer Rebecca Strong crowned $1M winner of ‘Canada’s Got Talent’". CityNews, May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Northerner set to audition on 'Canada’s Got Talent'". Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation, March 18, 2024.
- ^ Glenn Hicks, "P.A. schoolgirl’s viral video nears million views". SaskNow, January 18, 2020.
- ^ Derek Craddock, "‘Music is powerful’: First-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards wraps up a success". SaskNow, November 13, 2023.
- ^ Hannah Spray, "Sask. singer awarded golden buzzer — and $25K — at Canada's Got Talent". CBC News Saskatoon, March 27, 2024.
- ^ "P.A.’s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale". Northeast Now, May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Sask.'s Rebecca Strong takes $1M top prize on Canada's Got Talent". CBC News Saskatchewan, May 15, 2024.