kd lang and Gilles Godard Celebrated at New Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibition

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Updated exhibit to feature memorabilia from 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Artist and Builder inductees

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Music Center (NMC) is proud to announce the launch of a new temporary exhibition in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association.^® (CCMA^®). Treasured Alberta singer-songwriter it’s okay and prominent Ontario-born industrial builder Gilles Godard will be featured in the updated Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame exhibition, set to open on September 11 in Calgary. Coinciding with the kick-off of Country Music Week in Edmonton from September 11-14, where the two inductees will celebrate, the exhibition will show a collection of memorabilia that shows the wonderful career and contribution of these two Canadian icons.

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Artist inductee it’s okayknown for her distinctive voice, playful attitude, and genre-defying music, has left an unforgettable mark on the world of country music and beyond. With many awards and honors, including four GRAMMY Awards, eight JUNO Awards, 10 CCMA Awards, a BRIT Award, an AMA, a VMA, four awards from GLAAD, and the Order of Canada, lang’s contributions have transcended boundaries and genres, making him a Canadian native. The exhibit features memorabilia, instruments, and clothing owned by Lang, highlighting his eclectic style and the evolution of his career. Featuring thrift-store finds, Nudie Suits, clothes designed for her hit songs, “Miss Chatelaine” and “Constant Craving,” and never-before-seen items, such as a handmade diorama for her 1987 album cover. with Reclines, Angel With LariatThe view captures her journey from a rising star in the 1980s to a celebrated icon.

“It’s such an honor to enter the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and I like some of my favorite outfits on display at the National Music Center,” Sa kd lang. “These things represent so many meaningful moments in my career, and I’m happy to have a place for my fans to display them. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a great experience, and I’m grateful to be able to celebrate alongside such amazing artists.

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Stan Klees Builder inductee Gilles Godard has been a driving force in the music industry for over five decades, and is currently the President of Nashville’s Anthem Music Publishing. A publishing powerhouse, he played a key role in acquiring the Jody Williams Music catalog, which includes the copyright for several songs by Taylor Swift; Angels Better catalog, featuring Cody Johnson’s 2023 GRAMMY award-winning #1 hit single, “Til You Can’t,” and many more. As a musician, songwriter, record producer, record label founder, and music publishing executive, with more than 400 songs recorded by various artists, he has helped create the careers of many famous artists, gaining the place they deserve in the Canadian Country. Music Hall of Fame.

“To work in an industry that I really love and I’m still passionate about is a true blessing,” said Gilles Godard. “To receive this honor is amazing because of all the people who opened doors and helped me find my way here!”

Visitors will learn about Godard’s influence through photos, stories, and displays of several awards, including the 1986 RPM Big Country Award for Top Country Producer, given when he was still in his 20s, and the 2017 RIAA Diamond Album Award for more. Taylor Swift’s Grammy-winning album sales of 10 million, not afraid.

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“The National Music Center is proud to highlight the wonderful careers of kd lang and Gilles Godard in this special exhibition, perfectly timed with the excitement surrounding the CCMA Awards presented by TD in Edmonton,” said Andrew Mosker, President and CEO, NMC. “One of NMC’s first major exhibitions at Studio Bell – and one of the most popular – featured many kd lang stage outfits. We are excited to dive into the kd archive, and bring some of the outfits out again, along with some items that have never been shown before before. Gilles Godard has also loaned us some extraordinary pieces for the exhibition that took a pivotal role in discovering and nurturing the catalog of influential music. After the CCMA Award given by the TD pack in Edmonton, we hope the country fans from Alberta and Canada made the trip to Calgary to check out the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame that resides permanently in our province.

“The groundbreaking art of kd lang and the visionary contribution of Gilles Godard have both elevated and shaped country music, not only in Canada, but globally,” said Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “We are pleased to celebrate his legacy and impact on our country’s music community with this new exhibit in partnership with the National Music Center.”

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As the official permanent home of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the National Music Center is the custodian of more than 2,000 artifacts (textiles, instruments, and photographs) in the CCMHF collection. Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and heritage of Canadian country music, the exhibit brings together items from the 2024 inductees, as well as past honorees including Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, Anne Murray, Hank Snow, Michelle Wright, Ian Tyson, and more. . Also newly added to this year’s exhibit is an interactive that encourages visitors to sit and play alongside Hall of Fame artists.

The updated Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit will be open to the public from September 11 to August 2025 at the Bell Studio, home of the National Music Centre. For more information on hours and admission, visit studiobell.ca/general-admission.

About the National Music Center | National Music Center
The National Music Center (NMC) has a mission to expand the love, sharing, and understanding of music. It preserves and celebrates the Canadian music story at home at Bell Studio in the heart of the East Village in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) in the Treaty 7 area. The NMC is home to four Canadian music halls, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the of Fame Canadian Songwriters, and Quebec’s ADISQ Hall of Fame. Featuring musical instruments, artifacts, recording equipment, and memorabilia, the NMC Collection spans over 450 years of musical history and innovation. A registered charity with programs that include exhibitions, artist development, performance, and education, NMC has inspired a new generation of music lovers. For more information on activities at the NMC site, visit studiobell.ca. To check out the NMC experience online, including video-on-demand performances, Canadian-made stories, and engaging educational content, visit amplify.nmc.ca.

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About the Canadian Country Music Association^® (CCMA^®)
Established in 1976, the CCMA is a non-profit, membership-based organization dedicated to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built on a foundation to educate, elevate, and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively publicizes the passion, community, and creativity that country music brings through year-round initiatives, culminating each fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. by TD. Sponsors of Country Music Week 2024 and the CCMA Awards 2024 presented by TD include FACTOR, Canadian Private Radio Broadcasters, and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canadian Music Fund”.

Media contact:
Julijana Capone, Senior Publicist
julijana.capone@nmc.ca | @nmc_canada

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