“When my son was in his teens, he was a really fine drummer. He was asked in an interview if he would consider going into the business. And he said, 'Why would I ever go into the business that took my mother from me?'”

Canadian singer, over 40-year career

Anne Murray is a Canadian singer of country, pop, and adult contemporary music. Over a career that lasted more than 40 years, she sold more than 55 million albums worldwide and became widely recognized for her recordings. She won four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1978. Her work spans several popular styles, and her long career made her a familiar voice across multiple generations.