advertisement
FYI

Jessie Reyez To Receive Canada's Walk of Fame 2018 Allan Slaight Honour

The fast-rising young Toronto star is now in illustrious company, for earlier winners of this prestigious award include Drake, Brett Kissel, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shawn Mendes, and The Weeknd.

Jessie Reyez To Receive Canada's Walk of Fame 2018 Allan Slaight Honour

By FYI Staff

Canada’s Walk of Fame announced yesterday that singer Jessie Reyez will receive its 2018 Allan Slaight Honour. The Honour recognizes young Canadians who are turning their musical talent into inspiration and are having a positive impact on the music industry. Reyez will accept the honour at the 2018 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards in Toronto on Dec. 1. The show will air on CTV later that month.


Recognized as one of the brightest young stars of today, Reyez began writing her own music in high school. Her 2016 single “Figures” hit the Canadian Hot 100, and earlier this year she won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Her new album, Being Human in Public, is released today (Oct. 19), and her newest single is "Imported- feat. JRM."

advertisement

“Jessie is such a great example of the spirit of the Allan Slaight Honour,” said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame. “Her music, work ethic, success and unlimited potential for the future show other young Canadian musicians what is possible!”

"I’m very grateful for receiving this recognition, especially at home, and for getting this moment to pause and reflect and be thankful," said Reyez. "In Toronto, I’ve had so many people positively influence me in our music community, so to be a recipient for something that celebrates positive influence and inspiration is an honour. Thank you.”

“Jessie epitomizes everything that my father Allan had in mind when this award was created in his honour,” said Gary Slaight. “Rising from humble beginnings here in Toronto, her determination, talent, ambition and bedrock family roots have been the compass that has led her to greater recognition and growing international success. We wish her the very best in the years to come.”

Past Allan Slaight Honourees include Drake, Melanie Fiona, Shawn Hook, Brett Kissel, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd, and Nikki Yanofsky.

advertisement

Read the full press release here

advertisement
Alexisonfire
Vanessa Heins
Alexisonfire
FYI

New & Upcoming Album Releases:  Alexisonfire Cover the Tragically Hip on Upcoming '90s CanRock Covers Record

This week also sees new releases from Amy Millan, AV & The Inner City and more.

Taylor Swift dominates headlines this week with her new album The Life of a Showgirl, but there are more new releases worth your attention as well.

Amy Millan has found indie rock acclaim via Stars and Broken Social Scene. She released her first solo album in over 16 years, I Went To Find You, back in the spring, to enthusiastic response. This week, she put out I Went To Find You (Redux), a four-track add-on EP comprising fresh takes on four of the original album's singles. These are described as having an autumnal vibe, "with a contextual, sonic vibe closely associated with Millan's first two albums, Honey From the Tombs (2006), and Masters of The Burial (2009)." The new cuts feature guest members of Bahamas and Zeus on various instruments, vocals, and production. Millan began a solo North American tour this week, and it will feature shows in Montreal, Ottawa, Lake County, B.C. and Vancouver.

keep readingShow less
advertisement