Kelly Derrickson facts for kids
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Kelly Derrickson
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Kelly Derrickson is a talented singer and songwriter from Canada. She is an Indigenous artist, meaning she belongs to one of the original peoples of Canada. Kelly is from the Westbank First Nation in British Columbia. Her father is Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson.
About Kelly's Music Journey
Learning Music
Kelly Derrickson studied music at a famous school called the Berklee College of Music. This is where she learned many important skills for her career. After her studies, she created her own special music style. She calls it Country Tribal Rock. This style mixes country music sounds with traditional Indigenous music.
Her Career and Songs
Kelly Derrickson became well-known in 2013 with her song "Idle No More." This song is very important. It talks about the challenges faced by Indigenous people in Canada. It also highlights the need to protect Canada's natural places and resources. The song became like an anthem for many people.
Kelly has won several awards for her music. She is recognized for both her singing and her songwriting. In 2015, she won the Best New Artist award at the Indigenous Music Awards. She was also named Best Female Artist by the Native American Music Awards. She won this award two years in a row, in 2017 and 2018. These awards show how much her music is appreciated.
Kelly's Albums
Kelly Derrickson has released several albums. Here are some of them:
- Amazing Grace (2014)
- Warriors of Love (2014)
- Christmas Without You (2016)
- I Am (2017)
- We Are Love (2019)
