k.d. lang Canadian Singer From Edmonton
k.d. lang · singer-songwriter and singer · Canadian
Known for
Biography
Born on 2 November 1961 in Edmonton, k.d. lang is a Canadian singer. Audiences know her from Eye of the Beholder (1999) and Teresa's Tattoo (1994).
Early life
Her education includes Red Deer Polytechnic.
Career
Her discography here counts 15 albums and 3 singles between 1984 and 2011. The earliest release on record is A Truly Western Experience (1984), and the most recent is Sing It Loud (2011). In genre terms, the records list pop music and country music. She plays guitar. The label on record is Bumstead Records. Jason Priestley appears in two of her listed titles, including How I Met Your Mother (2005).
Recognition
Her awards include four Grammy Awards (1988, 1989, 1992 and 2003). The list of wins also includes three Juno Awards (1993) and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video (1993). A nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1988 is also listed. In total, she has won 17 awards and earned 31 nominations.
Discography
18 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sing It Loud | Album |
| 2010 | Recollection | Album |
| 2008 | Watershed | Album |
| 2006 | Reintarnation | Album |
| 2004 | Hymns of the 49th Parallel | Album |
| 2001 | Live by Request | Album |
| 2000 | Invincible Summer | Album |
| 1997 | Drag | Album |
| 1995 | All You Can Eat | Album |
| 1993 | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Album |
| 1992 | Constant Craving | Single |
| 1992 | Ingénue | Album |
| 1992 | Miss Chatelaine | Single |
| 1989 | Absolute Torch and Twang | Album |
| 1989 | Full Moon Full of Love | Single |
Show all 18 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Shadowland | Album |
| 1987 | Angel with a Lariat | Album |
| 1984 | A Truly Western Experience | Album |
Awards and nominations
17 won, 31 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Americana Trailblazer Award | Won | |
| 2013 | Canadian Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2008 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | A Wonderful World | Won |
| 1998 | GLAAD Vito Russo Award | Won | |
| 1995 | BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist | Won | |
| 1993 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Won | |
| 1993 | Juno Award for Album of the Year | Ingénue | Won |
| 1993 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Won | |
| 1993 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Won | |
| 1992 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Won | |
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance | Absolute Torch and Twang | Won |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Won | |
| CASBY Award | Won | ||
| GLAAD Media Awards | Won |
Show all 48 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
| 2012 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Juno Award for Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Juno Award for Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Juno Award for Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | A Wonderful World | Nominated |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1996 | BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist | Nominated | |
| 1995 | BRIT Award for International Female Solo Artist | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Juno Award for Album of the Year | Ingénue | Nominated |
| 1993 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1993 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction | Nominated | |
| 1993 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
| 1993 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Ingénue | Nominated |
| 1992 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | Constant Craving | Nominated |
| 1990 | Juno Award for Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Country Song | Luck in My Eyes | Nominated |
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance | Absolute Torch and Twang | Nominated |
| 1989 | Juno Award for Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Juno Award for Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Black Dahlia | the floor show performer | Film |
| 2005–2014 | How I Met Your Mother | TV series | |
| 1999 | Eye of the Beholder | Film | |
| 1997–2002 | Dharma & Greg | TV series | |
| 1994 | Teresa's Tattoo | Film | |
| 1991 | Salmonberries | Film |
Personal life
She studied at Red Deer Polytechnic.
k.d. lang on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 125K @kdlang
- Engagement rate
- 8.15% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 9,860
- Average comments
- 336 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
k.d. lang Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is k.d. lang?
k.d. lang is 64 years old, born on 2 November 1961 in Edmonton.
What is k.d. lang known for?
k.d. lang is known for Eye of the Beholder (1999) and Teresa's Tattoo (1994).
What is k.d. lang’s nationality?
k.d. lang is Canadian, born in Edmonton.
Has k.d. lang won any awards?
Yes. 17 awards are on record, including Americana Trailblazer Award (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q230454), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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