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With an insightful wisdom that belies her sweet voice, Winnipeg's Chantal Kreviazuk has become one of Canada's top pop songstresses.

The charming singer-songwriter-pianist only began recording her luscious melodies in 1997, and yet her soulful sounds have given her North America-wide fame.

A lifelong performer, Kreviazuk didn't actually take music seriously until a serious accident in 1994. While recovering, she began writing what was to be her first album, 1997's "Under These Rocks and Stones."

The release, consisting of a collection of passionate and honest songs, was an immediate hit, both critically and commercially.

This instant fame and accompanying tour schedule led to two high-profile soundtrack contributions. She was featured on 1998's Armageddon soundtrack with her version of "Leaving On A Jet Plane". Kreviazuk also remade Randy Newman's "Feels Like Home" for Dawson's Creek.

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Her latest release, "What If It All Means Something," is enjoying equal success. The first single, the catchy "In This Life," has been successfully followed up "Time."

Although she is one of Canada's top stars, (and married to another, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace), Kreviazuk is also one of Canada's most genuine people. At one Calgary appearance, she realized that the first row of the audience wasn't able to see her show, so she invited them to sit on stage with her. She also donated her appearance at September 2000's War Child Benefit to the cause, as well as writing a new song, "G.I. Joe" for the Winnipeg event.

By: Erin Munro Clark