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This memorable 1991 episode showcases the depth and diversity of Canadian music talent with an all-star lineup: emerging folk-pop sensation Sarah McLachlan, romantic balladeer Dan Hill, country powerhouse Michelle Wright, and George Fox. Sarah McLachlan, on the cusp of her international breakthrough, was just two years away from releasing her critically acclaimed third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993), which would launch her to global stardom with the hit “Possession.” Six years later, she would found the groundbreaking Lilith Fair tour in 1997, the most successful all-female music festival in history, showcasing female artists and raising over $7 million for women’s charities during its three-year run. Dan Hill, whose 1977 soft rock ballad “Sometimes When We Touch” became one of the most-played songs in radio history, discusses his enduring career as a singer-songwriter. Michelle Wright, one of Canada’s most successful country music exports, brings her powerful vocals and discussion of her rising career that would eventually earn her multiple Canadian Country Music Association awards. George Fox rounds out this exceptional lineup as one of Canada’s premier country artists. Also featured: Acosta Russell. This episode captures a pivotal moment in Canadian music history, featuring artists who would go on to define Canadian contributions to folk, pop, and country music throughout the 1990s and beyond. A treasure trove for CanCon music enthusiasts and students of Canadian popular music evolution.