Roxanne Goldade
Roxanne Goldade (born November 5, 1962 in Prelate, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian pediatrician and former country singer,[1] most noted as a two-time Juno Award nominee for Most Promising Female Vocalist.[2]
After appearing on local talent shows in the Calgary area, Goldade released her debut album 20 More Miles to Go on Westmount Records in 1975.[3] Three singles were released from the album, "Listen to the Rain", "Mama Take My Hand" and a cover of Dickey Lee's "Give Me One Good Reason". "Listen to the Rain" was a Top 40 single in RPM's country charts in 1976,[4] and "Give Me One Good Reason" was a Top 40 single in the magazine's country charts in 1978.[5] She received her Juno Award nominations for Most Promising Female Vocalist at the Juno Awards of 1978 and the Juno Awards of 1979.[6]
Goldade did not continue in the music business, but went to medical school and became a practicing pediatrician.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ex-singer's instincts won't quit". Calgary Herald, February 1, 1990.
- ^ "The Junos: Hill and Cummings the frontrunners". The Globe and Mail, March 23, 1978.
- ^ "Calgary singer to tour Prairie provinces". Drumheller Mail, July 20, 1977.
- ^ "RPM Country Playlist". RPM, November 20, 1976.
- ^ "RPM Country Playlist". RPM, February 11, 1978.
- ^ "A history of Best New Artist". Ottawa Citizen, April 5, 2003.
