Sarah McLachlan, a renowned singer/songwriter from Nova Scotia, gained fame with her platinum-selling debut album Touch in 1988. She co-founded the successful Lilith Fair tour in 1996, showcasing female musicians, and continued to release hit songs like "Adia" and "Angel" from albums such as Surfacing and Afterglow. McLachlan's career highlights include multiple Grammy wins and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
Born in Halifax in 1968, McLachlan began her music journey with classical training and formed a band before signing a solo deal with Nettwerk Records. Her albums, including Fumbling Toward Ecstasy and Mirrorball, showcased her emotional and introspective songwriting. McLachlan's philanthropic efforts, such as the Lilith Fair festival and The Sarah McLachlan School of Music, have left a lasting impact on the music industry and her fans.