Anne Murray is a widely honoured Canadian country singer known for such popular songs as “Snowbird,” “A Little Good News,” and covers of songs by artists such as the Beatles and Kenny Loggins. She was the first female Canadian solo artist to reach number one on music charts in the United States and the first woman solo artist and Canadian singer to win Album of the Year (A Little Good News, 1984) at the Country Music Association Awards. She sold more than 50 million albums. - Brittanica