Loma Lyns facts for kids

Loma Lynn Rowlinson, known professionally as Loma Lyns, is a talented Canadian singer, songwriter, and television host. She is known for her country music hits and for hosting shows on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

Her Music Career

Loma Lyns had a popular song called "Red Handed" in 1990, which was a Top 40 hit on the Canadian country music charts. Another one of her songs, "Countin' on You This Time," also became a Top 40 hit in Europe.

In 1998, she had more success with "Love Me, I'm Alive." This song was special because it was the theme song for the Canadian Special Olympics. Loma helped write this song with Chuck Labelle.

She has performed with many famous country music stars. She has also appeared on TV shows like CBC and CTV. Loma even sang on the last season of "The Tommy Hunter Show" as a new artist. She also sang backup for the well-known country singer Colin Raye. Loma has performed at many festivals and clubs across Canada and in the United States. In the early 1990s, her music video "Who's the Stranger" was often shown on Canada's CMT channel.

TV Shows and Her Heritage

Loma is a Whitefish Lake Ojibway person from Northern Ontario, Canada. She has used her talents to host television shows on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).

She was a co-host on the popular cooking show "Cooking With the Wolfman." For many years, she also hosted a documentary series called "Aboriginal Voices." These shows helped share stories and culture from Indigenous communities.

Awards and Family Life

In 2017, Loma Lyns received a special honor. She was inducted into the Northern Ontario Opry Hall of Fame. This award recognized her important contributions to music.

Loma and her husband have a big family with eight children. They have also been foster parents to many First Nations children. This means they have provided a loving home for kids who needed one. Loma and her family live in the Sudbury area of Ontario. She still enjoys writing and co-writing music. She also performs live on stage a few times each year.