Sarah McLachlan

About

Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is known popularly for her emotional ballads such as "Angel" and "Building a Mystery," as well as her longtime collaboration with Lilith Fair. She has sold 40 million albums worldwide, earning her 3 Grammy Awards, 8 Juno Awards, and other accolades.

Sarah McLachlan Timeline

1968

Sarah McLachlan is Born

On January 28, 1968, Sarah McLachlan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

1988

Releases Debut Album

Sarah released her debut album "Touch" in Canada under the independent record label Nettwerk.

1993

Breakthrough with "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy"

Her third studio album, "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy", proved to be her mainstream breakthrough in Canada and the United States.

1997

Starts Lilith Fair

Sarah co-founded the Lilith Fair tour, featuring female musicians and raising over $7 million for women's charities.

1999

Wins Two Grammy Awards

She won two Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Instrumental Performance.

2006

Creates Music School

Sarah established the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which provides free music education to at-risk and underserved children.

2017

Receives Governor General's Performing Arts Award

Sarah was honored with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, Canada's highest honor in the performing arts.

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Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who was born on January 28, 1968 and is currently 55 years old. She is best known for her folk-influenced music and sweeping ballads which earned her a devoted following and immense critical acclaim. She has won numerous Juno awards and Grammy awards, and is considered one of the most influential female artists in the music industry.