News Archive
The Songwriters Association of Canada provides regular updates on the economic and cultural climate for music creators in Canada and abroad. Stay up to date with the S.A.C.’s work by checking the news archive below and following along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Please also visit our events page for opportunities to collaborate in person and online.
Remembering Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor
Few people expect to prosper, let alone thrive, in the music business once they hit their mid-40’s, but that’s what happened with Burlington small businessman and Walk Off The Earth…
Featured Member: Andrea England
Andrea England has a unique ability to work successfully in two different music worlds, placing her pop co-writes such as “Casualty” on Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger’s solo debut album, Killer Love…
In Memory of Justin Haynes, 1973-2019
Justin Grant Alan Haynes was born February 24, 1973. As a boy growing up in Dunrobin, now on the outskirts of the amalgamated city of Ottawa, he attended school in…
Featured Member: Mo Kenney
Mo Kenney delivers a powerful punch with her third record. A promising young singer-songwriter is now a dynamic artist with a collection of attitude-driven indie rock that will pull at…
Featured Member: Deric Ruttan
Deric Ruttan is a Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based singer/songwriter and a Canadian country music artist. The writer of multiple #1 country songs, Deric was raised just outside Bracebridge, Ontario, on land where…
Featured Member: Darryl James
Darryl James has been writing and touring with the Strumbellas for the past 9 years and has seen one of his co-written songs “Spirits” become an international hit going “Double…
S.A.C. International Women’s Day Focus: Salome Bey
She’s won awards for her stage work – singing, acting, and writing. She toured the U.S. with her brother and sister, billed as Andy and the Bey Sisters. The sibling…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Molly Johnson
Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist, who has just released her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning To Tell Ya”.…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Dan Hill
How does one describe the creative force driving Dan Hill? Nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Vocal, winner of a Grammy (as co-producer of “Seduces Me” on Celine Dion’s…
Featured Member: Steve Smith
As a partner in the SA TrackWorks and Brkthbeat teams, Steve has co-written, produced and mixed songs for acts signed to the world’s leading labels, including J Records, Universal, Sony,…
Featured Member: Treasa Levasseur
Treasa trained in both classical piano and musical theatre before finding her calling as a singer songwriter. Her songs are witty, heartfelt and often sassy, just like Treasa. She has released 3…
S.A.C. Black History Songwriters Series: Lillian Allen
Writer; Poet; Performer; dub poetry embodies these three characteristics, distinguishing it from singers or poets. As a pioneer in the dub poetry world, Lillian Allen has written, recorded and performed…
Featured Member: Andrew Allen
Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He’s scored five Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009’s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas”, 2010’s “Loving You Tonight” which was…
Featured Member: Winston Hauschild
Winston Hauschild is a Canadian songwriter and record producer with an ear for new talent. Producing breakthrough recordings for emerging artists, he’s helped launch the careers of everyone from two-time…
Featured Member: Jenn Grant
Jenn Grant is a multi award-winning artist. Her latest record Paradise was the third highest selling and streamed new album in Canada week of release. Paradise is the follow up…