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Loma Lynn Rowlinson, known professionally as Loma Lyns, is a talented singer, songwriter, and television personality from Canada.

Music Career

Loma Lyns has had a successful music career. In 1990, her song "Red Handed" became a Top 40 hit on the country music charts in Canada. Another one of her songs, "Countin' on You This Time," was a Top 40 hit in Europe.

She also had a popular song in 1998 called "Love Me, I'm Alive." This song was the theme song for the Canadian Special Olympics, an event for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Loma helped write this song with Chuck Labelle.

Loma has performed with many famous country music stars. She has appeared on TV shows like CBC and CTV. She even sang on the last season of the "Tommy Hunter Show" as a rising artist. She also sang backup for the country superstar 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.

Television Work

Loma is a member of the Whitefish Lake Ojibway First Nation from Northern Ontario, Canada. She has also hosted television shows on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). She was a co-host for the popular series "Cooking With the Wolfman." For many years, she also hosted the documentary series "Aboriginal Voices."

Awards and Recognition

In 2017, Loma Lyns was honored by being inducted into the Northern Ontario Opry Hall of Fame. This special recognition celebrates her contributions to music in Northern Ontario.

Family Life

Loma and her husband are parents to eight children. They have also been foster parents to many First Nations children, providing a loving home for them. They live in the Greater City of Sudbury region in Ontario. Loma continues to write and co-write music, and she still performs live on stage a few times each year.

Discography

Loma Lyns has released several albums and singles throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:

Albums

Year Album
1990 Red Handed
1994 Who's the Stranger
1998 Lake of Tears

Singles

Year Single CAN Country Album
1996 "Who's the Stranger" 85 Who's the Stranger

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