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
editOn 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]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Herself | Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards | Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year[5] | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Amanat, Hayatullah (May 11, 2024). "'It would change my life': Saskatchewan singer vying for $1 million on Canada's Got Talent final". CTV Saskatoon. CTV News. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Saskatchewan singer Rebecca Strong crowned $1M winner of 'Canada's Got Talent'". The Canadian Press. CityNews. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Northerner set to audition on 'Canada's Got Talent'". Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Hicks, Glenn (January 18, 2020). "P.A. schoolgirl's viral video nears million views". saskNOW. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Craddock, Derek (November 13, 2023). "'Music is powerful': First-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards wraps up a success". saskNOW. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Hannah Spray, Spray, Hannah (March 27, 2024). "Sask. singer awarded golden buzzer — and $25K — at Canada's Got Talent". CBC Saskatoon. CBC News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "P.A.'s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale". paNOW. northeastNOW. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ BigEagle, Louis (May 15, 2024). "Sask.'s Rebecca Strong takes $1M top prize on Canada's Got Talent". CBC Saskatchewan. CBC News. Retrieved May 15, 2024.