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Revision as of 14:05, 2 October 2018
Contents
Country
Canada
Birth - Death
1942 -
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
Order of Canada
Description
Acadian folk singer and storyteller. Received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts (2009). In 2007 Butler was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for her song 'Paquetville'. Her television show 'Un million de fois je t'aime' won the Félix trophy for pop show (1985) and her album 'Le Party d'Edith' won the Félix for most sales. Won the Prix international de la chanson (1981), and the Grand prix du disque de l'Académie Charles-Cros (1983) for her album 'De Paquetville à Paris'. Appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada (1975). Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite de la République française (1999).
See Also
- Order of Canada
- LGBTQ Folk Music Singers
- LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours
