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After being inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and reuniting with The Reclines at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards show, singer kd lang now has her own sign at Edmonton’s Neon Sign Museum.
“In a first for the Neon Sign Museum, renowned musician and Edmonton native kd lang was celebrated with her own sign, recognizing her immense achievements on and off the stage,” Explore Edmonton announced in a news release issued Monday .
“The collaborative project, which included Explore Edmonton, the City of Edmonton, the Neon Sign Museum, Blanchett, and the Canadian Country Music Association, was a significant moment for the museum.”
Explore Edmonton is a destination management and marketing organization in Alberta’s capital city.
The organization released photos of Lang standing in front of the newly erected sign at the open-air museum in downtown Edmonton. Lang was honored with the sign as she prepared to perform at the CCMA Awards held in Edmonton on Saturday night.
“The sign is also placed next to the historic Flash Back sign, Edmonton’s first gay bar, where lang himself once performed,” noted Explore Edmonton. “In the future an interactive element will be added to the exhibition, enabling visitors to engage with stories related to lang’s life and work.”
Lang’s performance at Rogers Place on Saturday marked the first time she had played to a crowd with The Reclines in 35 years.
The Grammy Award-winning musician is perhaps best known for singing the hits “Constant Craving” and “Miss Chatelaine.” She has also been an outspoken advocate for a number of causes over the years, including raising awareness for LGBTQ rights and animal rights.
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lang grew up in Consort, Alta.
When Lang learned in June that he would be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, he posted about the honor on social media.
“I am delighted, and frankly pleasantly surprised to be honored in this way,” he wrote.
“My love for the Prairies, the people and our culture underlines every ounce of my inspiration. Not without its complications, I might add. Such is life.”
Explore Edmonton noted that the lang sign at the Neon Sign Museum is the first time an individual has been honored at the attraction. It mainly consists of signs commemorating Edmonton’s commercial history.
Paul Hawes, vice-president of destination development and marketing for Explore Edmonton, called the honor coming together as a result of “an incredible opportunity with kd being here in town.”
“(It’s) a nod to her history here.”
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