Melanie Fiona
Canadian singer-songwriter with Grammy win
Born
July 4th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in Canada, a singer-songwriter achieved recognition in the music industry. Debut album, 'The Bridge', released in 2009 included hits such as 'Give It to Me Right' and 'It Kills Me'. Second album, 'The MF Life', released in 2012 featured the Grammy Award-winning single 'Wrong Side of a Love Song'. Notable for blending R&B and soul influences, she gained a following for her powerful vocals and emotive songwriting. Throughout the career, toured internationally and collaborated with various artists, further establishing presence in contemporary music.
Won Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance
Released hit singles 'It Kills Me' and 'Give It to Me Right'
Debuted with critically acclaimed album 'The Bridge'
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