Rebecca Strong (singer)
Canadian singer
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Rebecca Strong is a Canadian singer from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan,[1] most noted as the fourth season winner of Canada's Got Talent.[2]
A member of the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation,[3] she began performing music as a child with her father in the family band Thunder and the Skydancers,[3] and later performed with her sisters under the name Strong Sisters.[3] She then performed regionally in Saskatchewan as a solo artist, and went viral in 2020 with a social media video of her performing Demi Lovato's song "Sober".[4]
In 2023, she was a nominee for Fan Choice Entertainer of the Year at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards.[5]
Canada's Got Talent
On Canada's Got Talent, she first auditioned with a performance of Lovato's song "Stone Cold", receiving the golden buzzer from Lilly Singh.[6]
In the eliminations round, she performed Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License", advancing to the finale.[7]
She performed Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" in the finale.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Herself | Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards | Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year[5] | Nominated |