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Classical crossover artist Eleanor McCain shares her latest music news here. Catch up on stories about the touching and iconic journey of "True North: The Canadian Songbook" and other news.
True North: The Canadian Songbook double album and accompanying hardcover coffee table book on sale now
May 12, 2017 – Toronto, ON In honour of Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary of Confederation, three-time East Coast Music Award nominee Eleanor McCain has launched True North: The Canadian Songbook. A double CD set and bilingual coffee table book that...
O Canada! 150th Celebration!
Guest appearance with the Elmer Iseler Singers Saturday May 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm Trinity St. Paul’s United Church 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario
True North: The Canadian Songbook Releases: “Run To You”
April 7, 2017 – Toronto, ON Today, “Run to You”, the second track from Eleanor McCain’s upcoming album True North: The Canadian Songbook was released. Read the full press release here.
Eleanor McCain Unveils First Single “Hallelujah” from True North: The Canadian Songbook
March 8, 2017 – Toronto, ON Triple ECMA Award Nominee announces double album and accompanying hardcover coffee table book, out May 12; reveals complete track listing of 32 iconic Canadian Songs Read the full press release here.
Singer Eleanor McCain to Perform True North: The Canadian Songbook for Canada’s 150th
December 6, 2016 – Toronto, ON Eleanor McCain will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year with the launch of her sixth album, True North: The Canadian Songbook. Showcasing some of the country’s most popular pop and folk songs, McCain will...
Le tour du Canada EB 33 chansons
15 Juin 2016 – Le Droit Il émane d’Eleanor McCain une époustouflante énergie. Une voix claire et ferme, un sou‐ rire éclatant, le brushing impeccable d’une femme d’affaires et surtout un discours passionné pour défendre son projet musical pan-canadien. Lire...
Eleanor McCain’s Songbook for Canada
June 14, 2016 – Ottawa Citizen (Online) Is there such as thing as a great Canadian songbook? It is an idea that prompts debate and is likely very much subject to individual tastes. Indeed, what are the qualities that a...
True North: The Canadian Songbook – Ottawa
14 Juin 2016 – Le Telejournal Ottawa-Gatineau, Radio Canada Regardez ici (Temps 28:12)
The True North’s Serenade
March 24, 2016 – Ottawa Life Magazine What does Canada sound like? Some would say it’s the whisper of a cold wind blowing through the needles of a pine tree. Others think of the sudden crack of a slapshot and...
New Brunswick Native Eleanor McCain to Record with Ten Canadian Orchestras for Upcoming Album
March 10, 2016 – Telegraph-Journal Eleanor McCain will be recording two songs with Symphony New Brunswick for her upcoming album, True North: The Canadian Songbook, at the Imperial Theatre on March 26. Read more...
Singer Eleanor McCain to Record Canada’s Greatest Hits
March 9, 2016 – The Globe and Mail No one is going to fault Eleanor McCain for a lack of ambition in her celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial. Read more...
Eleanor McCain Takes Unprecedented Orchestral Journey
March 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON Triple ECMA Award Nominee to Record with 10 Symphonies in 3 Months For Upcoming True North: The Canadian Songbook In an unparalleled and ambitious move to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday with her upcoming True North: The...
‘Music is Healing’: Eleanor McCain’s Canadian Songbook
July 25, 2015 – Toronto Star Philanthropist and singer’s ambitious project is helping her through a recent emotional blow. Read more...
Songstress McCain Working on New Canadian Songbook Project
July 8, 2015 – Truro Daily News Eleanor McCain has launched a new musical project to honour Canada’s sesquicentennial. McCain, who calls Truro her second home, is working on True North: The Canadian Songbook. It will feature beloved Canadian songs...
Urban Elegance Gala 2013, Featuring Sean Jones & Eleanor McCain
May, 30 2013 – Best of Toronto Alumni of Havergal College were joined by parents and friends of the school to raise funds at their 2013 fundraising Urban Elegance Gala for Havergal’s new Outdoor Learning Space in the Junior School, a...
CBC Radio – All Points West Podcast
Eleanor interviews on CBC Radio British Columbia’s “All Points West” podcast with Jo-Ann Roberts. December 7, 2012. Jo-Ann Roberts explores the stories that make a difference in your daily life. The show brings together inquiring minds from the North Coast...
Love Songs CD Project Announcement
In celebration of Valentine’s Day and to announce Eleanor’s upcoming CD project of love songs, please listen to this beautiful song performed by Eleanor and written by Andre Previn And Dory Langdon Previn. Songwriters: Andre Previn, Dory Langdon Previn Eleanor...
Eleanor Featured in Huffington Post
Eleanor’s festive CD, “Holiday”, was featured on the December “Stylish Gifts for Women” gift guide on Huffington Post Style Canada website. Click here to view the article.
Eleanor McCain Will Be Performing with Symphony New Brunswick Dec. 18
December 12, 2012 Read the full article here.
Eleanor Appears in Hello! Magazine
Eleanor invites Hello! Magazine into her beautiful home, talks about her love of the holidays, her family, and her music. View article...
A Very Special Holiday Concert with Eleanor McCain
December 6, 2012 – Victoria News For four magical performances prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain shares her love of all things holiday, with a line-up of four concerts in Victoria. Performing with the Victoria Symphony, Eleanor will play a selection...
A Sentimental Christmas Presented by the Victoria Symphony
December 7, 2012 – Times Colonist Read the full press release here.
Eleanor McCain lends her voice to “Holiday Chic-Sparkle”
November 26, 2012 – Toronto, ON For one magical evening prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain will perform with the Starlight Orchestra in support of a most worthy cause: children. On Thursday, December 13, in the dazzling setting of The...
Holiday CDs Branch Out
December 4, 2011 – The Chronicle Herald Eleanor McCain takes the “naughty” and “nice” idea literally on her new release Holiday (Retriever Records), as the categories for each of its two discs. Read more...
Holiday CD Review from Audiophilia
December 2, 2011 – Audiophilia With a childhood of snowy, family-filled Christmases in Florenceville, New Brunswick, it’s not surprising that the Christmas holidays hold many cherished memories for Eleanor McCain. Read more... Original article located here.
“Between Motherhood and Melody” By Sue Seaborn
Summer 2008 Click here to view article Record, 2008, Magazine for Mount Allison’s Alumni and Friends
Eleanor McCain Discusses Her Holiday CD on Stephen LeDrew
December 7, 2011 – CP24 Eleanor McCain discusses her Holiday CD on Stephen LeDrew Live, CP24
The Morning Show – Naughty and Nice
December 6, 2011 – Global Toronto Canadian musician Eleanor McCain promotes her holiday album and discusses family Christmas traditions. Read more...
Holiday Chic Sparkle Press Release
November 26, 2012 – Toronto, ON For one magical evening prior to the holidays, Eleanor McCain will perform with the Starlight Orchestra in support of a most worthy cause: children. On Thursday, December 13, in the dazzling setting of The...
Hospice Toronto Press Release
October 29, 2012 – Toronto, ON We’ve all got our favourite holiday songs, those that transport us back to a special moment in time with family and friends. Eleanor McCain’s Holiday release does just that – these songs will not...