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Prism Prize Video: Madeleine Roger - Cottonwood

The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile prominent Canadian videos, including this one from an acclaimed folk singer-songwriter from Winnipeg.

Prism Prize Video: Madeleine Roger - Cottonwood

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The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile prominent Canadian videos, including this one from an acclaimed folk singer-songwriter from Winnipeg.


Madeleine Roger - Cottonwood

For folk singer Madeleine Roger, being in tune with nature has always been a common theme. Her inspiration for the songs was discovering that her friends embarking on having their first child.  She wrote the song to focus on 'growing up' from the perspective of trees, sharing some of the advice that each tree might give to their offspring through the years. 

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For the video, Roger and director Joel Penner offer up a visual treat exploring nature’s natural beauty with a juxtaposing approach of using timelapse photography. It captures nature at it’s finest - seeds emerging from pods, seedlings sprouting from the ground, flowers wilting and drying and re-blooming - perfectly representing all moments in the journey of life and celebrating the very moment that inspired Roger to write the song.

Directed by: Joel Penner

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Shania Twain at Calgary Stampede 2025
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Shania Twain at Calgary Stampede 2025

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Shania Twain Makes History With ‘Highest-Grossing’ Show in Calgary Stampede History

The iconic Canadian singer performed to a sold-out crowd during the annual country event and also served as the marshal for the opening parade.

Shania Twain has made history.

Last Saturday, the country-pop singer broke a record at her Scotiabank Saddledome show, as this year’s headlining performance at the Calgary Stampede.

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