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Dawn Langstroth
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Background information
Birth name Dawn Joanne Langstroth
Born (1979-04-16) April 16, 1979 (age 46)
York, Ontario, Canada
Origin Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Genres Rock, pop rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, painter
Years active 1999–present
Associated acts Anne Murray, Ron Sexsmith, Jann Arden, The Rankin Family, Shelby Lynne, John McDermott, Cindy Church

Dawn Joanne Langstroth was born on April 16, 1979. She is a talented Canadian artist who sings, writes songs, and paints. Dawn grew up in Toronto. She has released two shorter music collections called EPs, named Dawn Langstroth and No Mercy. Her first full album, Highwire, came out in 2009. Dawn is the daughter of famous singer Anne Murray and former CBC television producer Bill Langstroth.

Music Career

Dawn Langstroth has worked with some very famous music producers. These include Grammy Award winners like Phil Ramone, George Massenburg, and Ed Cherney. She has also collaborated with well-known artists such as Jann Arden, The Rankin Family, Shelby Lynne, and John McDermott.

Dawn's Music Releases

Dawn has released several music projects over the years.

Albums

  • 2009: Highwire

EPs (Extended Play Records)

EPs are like mini-albums with fewer songs.

  • 2007: Dawn Langstroth
  • 2008: No Mercy

Singles

Singles are usually one or two songs released on their own.

  • 1999: "Let There Be Love" (with Anne Murray)
  • 2009: "Dark and Twisted"
  • 2013: "Here Come the Snow" (released online)

Music Videos

Dawn has also made music videos for some of her songs.

  • 1999: "Let There Be Love" (with Anne Murray), directed by Steven Goldmann
  • 2014: "Here Comes the Snow", directed by Spencer Jones

Songs in Movies

One of Dawn's songs was featured in a movie.

  • 2009: Her song "Something Brave" was in the movie "Dark Moon Rising."

Painting Style

Dawn Langstroth is also a painter. Her paintings often have a fun, playful style. She sometimes uses a style called cubist illustration, which means objects are shown from different angles at the same time. A cool thing about her paintings is that she often includes family pets in them!

Awards and Nominations

Dawn has been recognized for her musical work.

Year Association Category Result
2000 Canadian Country Music Association Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration of the Year – "Let There Be Love" Nominated
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