172-443: Avril Ramona Lavigne CM ( / ˈ æ v r ɪ l l ə ˈ v iː n / AV -ril lə- VEEN , French: [avʁil ʁamɔna laviɲ] ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in the development of pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Her accolades include eight Grammy Award nominations. At age 16, Lavigne signed
344-459: A lapel pin may be worn, which is a miniature version of the recipient's badge and thus is distinct for each grade. Wear of the insignia is according to guidelines issued by the Chancellery of Honours, which stipulate that the badges be worn before most other national orders, that is, at the end of an individual's medal bar closest to the centre of the chest or at the wearer's neck, with only
516-677: A right winger in a boys league. In 1999, Lavigne won a radio contest to perform with Canadian singer Shania Twain at the Corel Centre in Ottawa , before an audience of 20,000 people. Twain and Lavigne sang Twain's song, " What Made You Say That ", and Lavigne told Twain that she aspired to be "a famous singer". During a performance with the Lennox Community Theatre, Lavigne was spotted by local folksinger Stephen Medd. He invited her to contribute vocals on his song, "Touch
688-505: A soprano vocal range. On a review for Lavigne's song Sk8er Boi , Pat Blashill of Rolling Stone described her voice as "equal parts baby girl and husky siren". Themes in her music include messages of self-empowerment from a female or an adolescent perspective. Lavigne believes her "songs are about being yourself no matter what and going after your dreams even if your dreams are crazy and even if people tell you they're never going to come true." On her debut album, Let Go , Lavigne preferred
860-618: A Catholic anti-abortion activist, filed suit against the Order of Canada Advisory Council, demanding that the minutes of the meeting relating to Morgentaler be made public. The appointment of Morgentaler prompted former Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) Clifford Lincoln to write that the workings of the Advisory Council were "mysterious", citing what he theorized to be inbuilt partiality and conflict of interest as reasons why Margaret Somerville , whom Lincoln had twice nominated to
1032-515: A Companion because he felt that, as a self-proclaimed Father of Confederation , he deserved a knighthood. Smallwood was never knighted and later accepted induction as a Companion. Resignations from the order can take place only through prescribed channels, which include the member submitting to the Secretary General of the Order of Canada a letter notifying the chancellery of his or her desire to terminate their membership, and only with
1204-413: A Member stirred controversy among some of Canada's Christian organizations, as Johanson had taught teenagers methods of safe sex alongside abstinence. Similarly, the acceptance of birth control advocate Elizabeth Bagshaw and gay rights campaigner Brent Hawkes also incited debate. Abortion-rights activist Henry Morgentaler's appointment to the order on 1 July 2008 not only marked the first time
1376-461: A better country." Each of the six to eight hundred nominations submitted each year, by any person or organization, is received by the order's Advisory Council, which, along with the governor general, makes the final choice of new inductees, typically by consensus rather than a vote; a process that, when conceived, was the first of its kind in the world. Appointees are then accepted into the organization at an investiture ceremony typically conducted by
1548-413: A brief break from retirement early in 2005 to perform in various benefit concerts . He also released a new single, " Good Ride Cowboy ", as a tribute to his late friend and country singer, Chris LeDoux , via Walmart. In early 2006, Walmart reissued The Lost Sessions as a single CD apart from the box set, with additional songs, including a duet with Trisha Yearwood, "Love Will Always Win", which reached
1720-695: A broader audience. Brooks has later claimed that out of all the songs he has recorded, "The Dance" remains his favorite. In 1989, Brooks embarked on his first major concert tour, as opening act for Kenny Rogers . Brooks' second album, No Fences , was released in 1990 and spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album also reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and eventually became Brooks' highest-selling album, with domestic shipments of 17 million. It contained what would become Brooks' signature song ,
1892-462: A collaborative single titled " Bulletproof " that was originally released as a solo single for Smith. Lavigne and Smith performed the song at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards . In support of the album, Lavigne embarked her Greatest Hits Tour , which began on May 22, 2024 and concluded on September 18, 2024. On June 30, 2024, Lavigne played the world-famous Glastonbury Festival in England for
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#17327879110792064-471: A deal worth $ 1.25 million for two albums and an extra $ 900,000 for a publishing advance. By this time, Lavigne had found that she fit in naturally with her hometown high school's skater clique , an image that carried through to her first album, but although she enjoyed skateboarding , school left her feeling insecure. Having signed a record deal, and with support from her parents, she left school to focus on her music career. Lavigne's band, which were mostly
2236-477: A list of Phelps' contacts in Nashville and some of his credit cards, Brooks traveled to Nashville to pursue a recording contract; he returned to Oklahoma within 24 hours. Phelps continued to urge Brooks to return to Nashville, which he did. In 1987, Brooks and wife Sandy Mahl moved to Nashville, and Brooks began making contacts in the music industry. Garth Brooks' eponymous first album was released in 1989 and
2408-426: A loss in proper royalty payments , persuaded Capitol Records to not ship his 1993 album, In Pieces , to stores which engaged in this practice. This led to several antitrust lawsuits against the record label, ending with Capitol shipping the albums to the stores. Despite the delay in shipping, In Pieces was another success, peaking at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, and selling
2580-441: A mix of pop-punk , alternative rock and pop rock influenced by a post-grunge sound. Let Go was classified as a pop rock and alternative rock album with a slight grunge influence. Meanwhile, the singer was compared to other female artists with the same sound, mainly Alanis Morissette . The album Under My Skin , was noticeably darker musically, with heavier production that showcased ballads and rocker songs which incorporated
2752-486: A more post-grunge sound that verged on nu metal , while keeping pop punk power chord influences. The album was seen as anticipating the "emotional intensity and theatrical aesthetics" of emo-pop music before it came into the mainstream. Critics compared the album with similar works by contemporary acts at the time like Linkin Park and Evanescence , due to its nu metal influence. In contrast, The Best Damn Thing abandoned
2924-553: A music video for " Give You What You Like ", the fifth single from her self-titled album on February 10, 2015. The song is featured in Lifetime 's made-for-TV movie, Babysitter's Black Book . By March 2018, the album sold more than 500,000 copies in the US, and it was certified Gold by the RIAA. In an April 2015 interview with Billboard , Lavigne announced a new single titled " Fly ", which
3096-415: A new division of the order could be established specifically for governors general, their spouses, and members of the royal family, a version of which was adopted in 2013. Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him his immense popularity, particularly in
3268-525: A new version of " Friends in Low Places ", featuring George Strait , Jason Aldean , Florida Georgia Line , and Keith Urban singing along with Brooks. The album release has since been delayed due to royalty disputes. The track was later featured on his 2016 compilation album, The Ultimate Collection . On October 13, 2016, Brooks released the first single, " Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance ", from his upcoming album. The following week, Brooks released
3440-589: A periodic weekend concert residency at Las Vegas 's Encore Theatre from December 2009 to January 2014. Following the conclusion of the residency, Brooks announced his signing with Sony Music Nashville in July 2014. In September 2014, he began his comeback world tour , with wife and musician Trisha Yearwood , which culminated in 2017. This was followed by his Stadium Tour , which began in 2019, and another Las Vegas concert residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE , continuing into 2024. His most recent album, Time Traveler ,
3612-425: A post-grunge valkyrie, with the wounded soul of a poet and the explosive pugnacity of a Canadian" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2007. I know my fans look up to me and that's why I make my songs so personal; it's all about things I've experienced and things I like or hate. I write for myself and hope that my fans like what I have to say. — Lavigne on her musical artistry While Lavigne said she
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#17327879110793784-507: A press conference in Atlanta. Man Against Machine was released via Pearl and RCA Nashville and was available online exclusively through GhostTunes. GhostTunes closed on March 3, 2017. Brooks' digital catalogue moved to Amazon Music, who maintain exclusive rights over it. In September 2015, it was announced Brooks would reissue his album No Fences later in the year to commemorate its 25-year release anniversary. The release would include
3956-535: A press conference where he announced his signing with Sony Music Nashville , as well as confirming plans for a new album, world tour, the release of his music in a digital format, and remorse for the Ireland concert controversy. Fifteen days later, tickets first went on sale for the world tour . On September 3, 2014, Brooks released his comeback single, " People Loving People ", in promotion of his world tour and new album, Man Against Machine . The song debuted onto
4128-527: A private jet to quickly transport him between Las Vegas and his home in Oklahoma . Brooks' first weekend on shows in Vegas received positive reviews and was called the "antithesis of Vegas glitz and of the country singer's arena and stadium extravaganzas" by USA Today. The shows featured Brooks performing solo, acoustic concerts, and included a set list of songs that have influenced him. Artists covered in
4300-549: A ribbon bow positioned on the left shoulder. These regulations were altered in 1997, and women may wear their insignia in either the traditional manner or in the same fashion as the men. With the patriation in 1988 of oversight of heraldry from the UK to Canada through the Canadian Heraldic Authority , the constitution of the Order of Canada was amended to include the entitlement of all inductees to petition
4472-458: A similar design to the Sovereign's badge, though without precious stones, and slight differences for each grade. For Companions, the emblem is gilt with a red enamel maple leaf in the central disk; for Officers, it is gilt with a gold maple leaf; and for Members, both the badge itself and the maple leaf are silver. All are topped by a St. Edward's Crown , symbolizing that the order is headed by
4644-516: A song for the soundtrack to the 2006 fantasy-adventure film Eragon ; her contribution, " Keep Holding On ", was released as a single to promote the film and its soundtrack. Lavigne's third album, The Best Damn Thing , was released in April 2007 and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and subsequently achieved Platinum status in Canada. The album sold more than 2 million copies in
4816-400: A total of 400,000 tickets were sold. However, due to licensing conflict, Aiken Promotions and Croke Park management were prompted to cancel two of the five concerts after conflict among nearby residents. Brooks, committed to performing the five original concerts, refused to follow through with the request to only perform three, and all concerts were cancelled. On July 10, 2014, Brooks held
4988-673: A total of nearly 10 million copies. After a delay in its worldwide release, the album also peaked at No. 2 on the United Kingdom Albums Chart . That same year, " The Red Strokes " became Brooks' first single to make the UK Singles Chart, reaching a high of No. 13; it was followed by " Standing Outside the Fire ", which reached No. 23. Previous albums No Fences , Ropin' the Wind and The Chase also remained in
5160-399: A town with a population of approximately 5,000 at the time. Also when she was 5, she was diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which caused her problems during her school years. To support her musical interests, her father bought her a microphone, a drum kit, a keyboard, and several guitars, and converted their basement into a studio. Her father often played bass at
5332-433: A two-album recording contract with Arista Records . Her debut studio album, Let Go (2002), is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist . It yielded the successful singles " Complicated " and " Sk8er Boi ", which emphasized a skate punk persona and earned her the title " Pop-Punk Queen " from music publications. Her second studio album, Under My Skin (2004), became Lavigne's first album to reach
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5504-518: A visit to London , United Kingdom, later in 1970, Michener presented the Queen with her Sovereign's badge for the Order of Canada, which she first wore during a banquet in Yellowknife in July 1970. From the Order of Canada grew a Canadian honours system , thereby reducing the use of British honours (i.e. those administered by the Queen in her UK Privy Council ). Among the civilian awards of
5676-579: A world tour, The Best Damn World Tour , and appeared on the cover of Maxim for the second time. In mid-August, Malaysia's Islamic opposition party, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party , attempted to ban Lavigne's tour show in Kuala Lumpur , judging her stage moves "too sexy". It was thought that her concert on August 29 would promote wrong values ahead of Malaysia's Independence Day on August 31. On August 21, 2008, MTV reported that
5848-548: Is also installed as the Principal Companion for the duration of his or her time in the viceregal post and continues as an extraordinary Companion thereafter. Additionally, any governor general, viceregal consort, former governor general, former viceregal consort, or member of the Canadian royal family may be appointed as an extraordinary Companion, Officer, or Member. Promotions in grade are possible, though this
6020-507: Is an accomplished songwriter and it has been my privilege to work with her." Shortly after that, Tommy Dunbar, founder of the band the Rubinoos , sued Lavigne, her publishing company, and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald for allegedly stealing parts of "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" for her song "Girlfriend". Gottwald defended Lavigne, stating, "me and Avril wrote the song together... It has the same chord progressions as ten different Blink-182 songs,
6192-463: Is ordinarily not done within five years of the initial appointment, and a maximum of five honorary appointments into any of the three grades may be made by the governor general each year. As of January 2024 , there have been 28 honorary appointments . There were originally, in effect, only two ranks to the Order of Canada: Companion and the Medal of Service . There was, however, also a third award,
6364-819: Is second only to the Beatles in total album sales overall. Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 21, 2012, having been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame the year before. He was also inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016 with his studio musicians, The G-Men. In 2020, Brooks became the youngest recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song . Troyal Garth Brooks
6536-502: Is suspended a white, enamelled, hexagonal snowflake design, with six equal leaves and diamonds between each. At the centre is a disc bearing a maple leaf in pavé-laid rubies on a white enamel background, surrounded at its edge by a red enamel ring (annulus) bearing the motto of the order. The Chancellor wears the badge of a Companion and is, upon installation as governor general, granted a livery collar for wear at Order of Canada investiture ceremonies. The badges for inductees are of
6708-409: Is what I really do." I have to fight to keep my image really me ... I rejected some gorgeous publicity shots because they just didn't look like me. I won't wear skanky clothes that show my booty, my belly or my boobs. I have a great body. — Lavigne on her image early in her career Order of Canada The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada ) is a Canadian state order and
6880-487: The 2002 MTV Video Music Awards , won four Juno Awards in 2003 out of six nominations, received a World Music Award for "World's Bestselling Canadian Singer", and was nominated for eight Grammy Awards , including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Complicated". In 2002, Lavigne made a cameo appearance in the music video for " Hundred Million " by the pop punk band Treble Charger . In March 2003, Lavigne posed for
7052-559: The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada , and five members of the order who sit on the council for a three-year period. If a nomination involves a non-Canadian citizen, the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs is invited by the Advisory Council to offer evaluation. Decisions of the council and new appointments to and dismissals from the Order of Canada are announced through the Canada Gazette . As of July 2024 ,
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7224-424: The Billboard 200 at No. 1, a first for a country artist. The album's musical content was a melange of country pop and honky-tonk ; singles included " The River ", " What She's Doing Now ", and a cover of Billy Joel's " Shameless ". It would become Brooks' second-best selling album, after No Fences . The success of Ropin' the Wind further propelled the sales of Brooks' first two albums, enabling Brooks to become
7396-698: The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the highest-debuting single in the chart's history. In November 2007, Brooks embarked on Garth Brooks: Live in Kansas City , performing nine sold-out concerts in Kansas City at the Sprint Center , which had opened a month prior. Originally scheduled to be only one show, the performance expanded to nine due to incredibly high demand, with all nine shows (equaling about 140,000 tickets) selling out in under two hours. The final concert of
7568-473: The Chief Herald of Canada for personal armorial bearings (coats of arms), should they not already possess any. Companions may receive supporters , and all members may have the escutcheon (shield) of their arms encircled with a red ribbon bearing the order's motto in gold, and from which is suspended a rendition of the holder's Order of Canada badge. The Queen, Sovereign of the Order of Canada, approved
7740-682: The Goo Goo Dolls song " Iris " with the band's lead singer John Rzeznik at Fashion Rocks in September 2004, and she posed for the cover of Maxim in October 2004. She recorded the theme song for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (released in November 2004) with producer Butch Walker. In February 2006, Lavigne represented Canada at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics . Fox Entertainment Group approached Lavigne to write
7912-572: The Goo Goo Dolls , Radiohead , the Cranberries , Coldplay , Oasis , Third Eye Blind , and Matchbox Twenty . Because of these influences, musical genres, and Lavigne's personal style, the media often defined her as punk , something she said she was not. Lavigne's close friend and first guitarist, Evan Taubenfeld , said: "It's a very touchy subject to a lot of people, but the point is that Avril isn't punk, but she never really pretended to claim to come from that scene. She had pop punk music and
8084-502: The Medal of Courage , meant to recognize acts of gallantry. This latter decoration fell in rank between the other two levels, but was anomalous within the Order of Canada, being a separate award of a different nature rather than a middle grade of the order. Without ever having been awarded, the Medal of Courage was on 1 July 1972 replaced by the autonomous Cross of Valour and, at the same time,
8256-489: The Quebec sovereignty movement , such as Luc-André Godbout, Rina Lasnier and Geneviève Bujold , while Alice Parizeau , another supporter of Quebec sovereignty, was criticized for accepting entry into the order despite her beliefs. Victoria Cross recipient Cecil Meritt cited the fact that he already held Canada's highest decoration as a reason not to be admitted to the Order of Canada. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ,
8428-678: The Victoria Cross , the Cross of Valour, and the badge of the Order of Merit permitted to be worn before the badges of the Order of Canada. Those in the grades of Companion or Officer may wear their badges on a neck ribbon, while those in the Member group display their insignia suspended by a ribbon from a medal bar on the left chest. Protocol originally followed the British tradition, wherein female appointees wore their Order of Canada emblem on
8600-496: The blue collar anthem " Friends in Low Places ", as well as other popular singles, " The Thunder Rolls " and " Unanswered Prayers ". Each of these songs, as well as " Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House ", reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. While Brooks' musical style placed him squarely within the boundaries of country music, he was strongly influenced by the 1970s singer-songwriter movement, especially
8772-445: The fount of honour , is at the apex of the Order of Canada as its Sovereign, followed by the governor general, who serves as the fellowship's Chancellor. Thereafter follow three grades, which are, in order of precedence: Companion (French: Compagnon ), Officer (French: Officier ), and Member (French: Membre ), each having accordant post-nominal letters that members are entitled to use. Each incumbent governor general
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#17327879110798944-614: The javelin . At nights, he worked as a bouncer at a local bar and formed his own band, Santa Fe, learning to play whatever the college audience wanted. Brooks graduated in 1984 with a degree in advertising. His roommate, Ty England , later played guitar in his road band until going solo in 1995. In 1985, Brooks began his professional music career, singing and playing guitar in Oklahoma clubs and bars, most notably Wild Willie's Saloon in Stillwater. Through his elder siblings, Brooks
9116-566: The persona of " Chris Gaines ", a fictitious rock-and-roll musician and character for an upcoming film titled The Lamb . In October 1999, the film's pre-release soundtrack, Garth Brooks in...the Life of Chris Gaines (also dubbed Gaines' Greatest Hits ), was released to much public criticism. Brooks also appeared as Gaines in a television mockumentary for the VH1 series Behind the Music , and as
9288-445: The soundtrack to the film, Hope Floats . Brooks' first live album, Double Live was released in 1998. Recorded at various shows over the course of his second world tour, the album contained new material not previously released, such as "Tearin' It Up (and Burnin' It Down)" and "Wild as the Wind," featuring Trisha Yearwood . Peaking at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, Double Live went on to become
9460-555: The '90s") and the RIAA Award for best-selling solo albums artist of the century in the U.S. Troubled by conflicts between career and family, Brooks retired from recording and performing from 2001 until 2005. During this time, he sold millions of albums through an exclusive distribution deal with Walmart and sporadically released new singles. In 2005, Brooks started a partial comeback, giving select performances and releasing two compilation albums. In 2009, he began Garth at Wynn ,
9632-430: The 'Live and By Surprise' acoustic mall tour in the US and Canada to promote Under My Skin , accompanied by her guitarist Evan Taubenfeld . In September 2004, Lavigne embarked on her first world tour, the year-long Bonez Tour . Lavigne won two World Music Awards in 2004, for 'World's Best Pop/Rock Artist' and 'World's Bestselling Canadian Artist' and won three Juno Awards from five nominations in 2005, including 'Artist of
9804-459: The 2010s, her sound went softer and poppier, characterized more by acoustic pop-rock songs and less loud grungy guitar-driven songs that were the signature of her earlier works. With the 2020s pop-punk mainstream resurgence , Lavigne went back to her pop-punk roots, embracing emo-pop angst, and skate punk influences from NOFX , blink-182 , Green Day and the Offspring . Lavigne possesses
9976-408: The Advisory Council feels their actions have brought the order into disrepute. In order for this to be done, the council must agree to take action and then send a letter to the person both telling of the group's decision and requesting a response. Anyone removed from the order is required to return their insignia. As of 2022 , eight people have been removed from the Order of Canada: Alan Eagleson , who
10148-525: The Advisory Council had not been unanimous in its decision, but also proved to be one of the most controversial appointments in the order's history. Opponents of Morgentaler's abortion activism organized protests outside of Rideau Hall on 9 July, while compatriots did the same in front of Government House in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador , the official residence of that province's lieutenant governor . One former police detective, Frank Chauvin, along with
10320-640: The Advisory Council operated with partisan bias. Aubin also pointed to the presence on the council of members of the Royal Society of Canada, an organization into which Somerville was received. Peter Savaryn , a member of the Waffen-SS Galician Division , was awarded the Order of Canada in 1987, for which Governor General of Canada Mary Simon expressed "deep regret" in 2023. At a 2006 conference on Commonwealth honours, Christopher McCreery, an expert on Canada's honours, raised
10492-508: The Advisory Council, was turned down for appointment, yet Morgentaler was accepted. Journalist Henry Aubin in the Montreal Gazette opined that the council's rejection of Somerville, her personal opposition to same-sex marriage , and the acceptance of Brent Hawkes, Jane Rule , and Jean Chrétien , all regarded as supporting same-sex unions, as well as the appointment of a controversial figure such as Morgentaler, were all signs that
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#173278791107910664-466: The COVID-19 pandemic. On January 8, 2021, " Flames ", a collaboration between Mod Sun and Lavigne, was released. In the subsequent month, Lavigne confirmed recording for her next album had been completed. On July 16, 2021, Willow Smith released her fourth studio album, titled Lately I Feel Everything , with one of the tracks, "Grow", featuring Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker . A music video for
10836-636: The Canadian honours system , the Order of Canada comes third, after the Cross of Valour and membership in the Order of Merit , which is within the personal gift of Canada's monarch . By the 1980s, Canada's provinces began to develop their own distinct honours and decorations. Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan represented the order at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023. The Canadian monarch, seen as
11008-624: The Devil ", was released on June 28, 2019. In support of the album, Lavigne embarked on the Head Above Water Tour , which started on September 14, 2019. European concerts were postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . On April 24, 2020, Lavigne re-recorded the track "Warrior" from her sixth studio album and released it as a single, titled " We Are Warriors ". The proceeds from the single support Project HOPE 's relief efforts in
11180-533: The Hell ", premiered in December 2010, ahead of the album's release. Goodbye Lullaby received Juno Award nominations for Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year. By March 2018, Goodbye Lullaby sold more than 500,000 copies in the US, and it was certified Gold by the RIAA. Three months after the release of Goodbye Lullaby , Lavigne announced that work on her fifth studio album had already begun, describing it as
11352-611: The Isley Brothers ' " Shout ". On October 15, 2009, Brooks suspended his retirement to begin Garth at Wynn , a periodic weekend concert residency at Encore Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip . The schedule allowed Brooks both to have the family life during the week and to continue to perform on the weekend. The financial terms of the agreement were not announced, but Steve Wynn did disclose that he gave Brooks access to
11524-555: The Nielsen BDS-driven Country Airplay chart at No. 19, tying for the third-highest debut of Brooks' career. On September 4, 2014, Brooks released his entire studio output on digital for the first time ever. Bypassing traditional digital music service providers, Brooks opted into releasing his albums directly his own new online music store , GhostTunes . On September 19, Brooks confirmed the release date for his next album, scheduled for November 11 via
11696-539: The Order of Canada (post-nominals: CM , in French: Membre de l'ordre du Canada ) have made an exceptional contribution to Canada or Canadians at a local or regional level, group, field or activity. As many as 136 Members may be appointed annually, not including extraordinary Members and those inducted on an honorary basis, and there is no limit on how many Members may be living at one time. As of August 2017 , there were 2,281 living Members. Upon admission into
11868-409: The Order of Canada that would avert the awkwardness around appointing members of the Canadian royal family as full members of the order: He theorized that the Queen, as the order's Sovereign, could simply appoint, on ministerial advice, anyone as an extra member, or the monarch could issue an ordinance allowing for her relations to be made regular members when approved. Similarly, McCreery proposed that
12040-484: The Order of Canada, generally operating without input from ministers of the Crown ; political interference has occurred only once, when in 1978 Paul Desmarais 's investiture was delayed for six months by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau . However, some of the committee's selections have caused controversy. For instance, the admission in 2001 of sex educator Sue Johanson , host of the long-running Sunday Night Sex Show , as
12212-517: The Order of Canada, members are given various insignia of the organization, all designed by Bruce W. Beatty , who "broke new ground in the design of insignia of Orders within The Queen's realms" and was himself made a member of the order in 1990; Beatty attended every investiture ceremony between 1967 and early 2010. The badge belonging to the Sovereign consists of a jewelled, 18- carat gold crown of rubies , emeralds , and sapphires , from which
12384-604: The Phonographic Industry ranked "Girlfriend" as the most-downloaded track worldwide in 2007, selling 7.3 million copies, including the versions recorded in eight different languages. " When You're Gone ", the album's second single, reached the top five in Australia and the United Kingdom, the top ten in Canada, and the top forty in the US. " Hot " was the third single and charted only at number 95 in
12556-518: The Sky", for his 1999 album, Quinte Spirit . She later sang on "Temple of Life" and "Two Rivers" for his follow-up album, My Window to You , in 2000. In December 1999, Lavigne was discovered by her first professional manager, Cliff Fabri, while singing country covers at a Chapters bookstore in Kingston . Fabri sent out VHS tapes of Lavigne's home performances to several industry prospects, and Lavigne
12728-440: The Sovereign, and the reverse is plain except for the word CANADA . The ribbon is white and bordered in red stripes, similar to the Canadian national flag . The ribbon bar for each grade has the same ribbon and is differentiated by a maple leaf in the centre, the colour of which matches that on the badge of the related grade (red for Companion, gold for Officer and silver for Member). For civilian wear on less formal occasions,
12900-592: The US, although it reached the top 10 in Canada and the top 20 in Australia. Lavigne won two World Music Awards in 2007, for 'World's Bestselling Canadian Artist' and 'World's Best Pop/Rock Female Artist'. She won her first two MTV Europe Music Awards , received a Teen Choice Award for 'Best Summer Single', and was nominated for five Juno Awards. In December 2007, Lavigne was ranked number eight in Forbes magazine's list of 'Top 20 Earners Under 25', with annual earnings of $ 12 million. In March 2008, Lavigne undertook
13072-605: The US, celebrating at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center . Brooks' final album before retirement, Scarecrow , was released on November 13, 2001. The album did not match the sales levels of Brooks' heyday, but still sold well, reaching No. 1 on Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts. Although he staged a few performances for promotional purposes, Brooks stated that he would be retired from recording and performing at least until his youngest daughter finished high school. In 2005, Brooks expressed his interest in returning to live performances; however, he remained adamant to
13244-620: The US, where it reached number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, and the UK—this made Lavigne, at 17 years old, the youngest female soloist to have a number-one album on the UK Albums Chart at that time. By the end of 2002, the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA , making her the bestselling female artist of 2002 and Let Go
13416-427: The US. "Complicated" was one of the bestselling Canadian singles of 2002, and one of the decade's biggest hits in the US, where subsequent singles "Sk8er Boi" and " I'm with You " reached the top ten. With these three singles, Lavigne became the second artist in history to have three top-ten songs from a debut album on Billboard ' s Mainstream Top 40 chart. Lavigne was named Best New Artist (for "Complicated") at
13588-480: The US. Its lead single, " Girlfriend ", became Lavigne's first number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and one of the decade's biggest singles. The single also peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, and Japan, and reached number two in the UK and France. As well as English, "Girlfriend" was recorded in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese , German, Japanese, and Mandarin . The International Federation of
13760-455: The US. Lavigne wrote most of the album's tracks with Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk , and Kreviazuk's husband, Our Lady Peace front man Raine Maida , co-produced the album with Butch Walker and Don Gilmore. Lavigne said that Under My Skin proved her credentials as a songwriter, saying that "each song comes from a personal experience of mine, and there are so much [ sic ] emotions in those songs". " Don't Tell Me ",
13932-639: The United States, with success on the country music single and album charts, multi-platinum recordings and record-breaking live performances , while also crossing over into the mainstream pop arena. Brooks is the only artist in music history to have released nine albums that were certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (surpassing The Beatles ' former record of six); those albums are Garth Brooks (diamond), No Fences (17× platinum), Ropin'
14104-522: The United States, and other territories. After releasing her sixth studio album, Head Above Water (2019), she returned to her punk roots with her seventh studio album, Love Sux (2022). Avril Ramona Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario . She was named Avril (the French word for April) by her father. He and Lavigne's mother recognized their child's vocal abilities when she
14276-505: The Wind (14× platinum), The Chase (diamond), In Pieces (diamond), The Hits (diamond), Sevens (diamond), Double Live (21× platinum), and The Ultimate Hits (diamond). Since 1989, Brooks has released 27 records in all, which include 17 studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, three Christmas albums, and four box sets, along with 77 singles. He has won several awards in his career, including two Grammy Awards , 17 American Music Awards (including "Artist of
14448-446: The Year'. She also won in the category of 'Favorite Female Singer' at the eighteenth annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards . Lavigne co-wrote the song " Breakaway ", which was recorded by Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the 2004 film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement . "Breakaway" was released as a single in mid 2004 and subsequently included as the title track on Clarkson's second album, Breakaway . Lavigne performed
14620-528: The achievement of outstanding merit or distinguished service by Canadians who made a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavour, as well as the efforts made by non-Canadians who have made the world better by their actions. Membership is thus accorded to those who exemplify the order's Latin motto , taken from Hebrews 11:16 of the Christian Bible , desiderantes meliorem patriam , meaning "they desire
14792-465: The album had sold over three million copies. Despite its promising start, Fresh Horses plateaued quickly, topping out at quadruple platinum. The album's lead single, " She's Every Woman " peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart; however, its follow-up single, " The Fever " (an Aerosmith cover) only peaked at No. 23, becoming Brooks' first country single to not chart on the top 10. However, Brooks had three additional top 10 singles from
14964-471: The album were unspectacular, at least compared with most of Brooks' previous albums, and although it made it to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, expectations had been higher and retail stores began heavily discounting their oversupply. Less-than-expected sales of the album (more than two million) brought the project to an indefinite hiatus in February 2001 and Gaines quickly faded into obscurity. Despite
15136-450: The album, including " The Beaches of Cheyenne ", which reached No. 1. Following the release of Fresh Horses , Brooks embarked on his second world tour . Its total attendance, approximately 5.5 million, ranks third on the all-time list of concert attendance, and its gross of over $ 105 million ranks it among the highest-grossing concert tours in the 1990s. In 1997, Brooks released his seventh studio album, Sevens . The album
15308-464: The alternative and post-grunge style in favour of pop punk tunes. The songs were described as sounding like Toni Basil cheerleading for Blink-182 , with Lavigne praised for her ability to combine bubblegum pop melodies with punk rock riffs. Teen pop 's impact on Lavigne's music of this decade was noted, since most of her lyrics were from an adolescent perspective. This made some critics describe her music as alternateen or teen punk . Later on in
15480-471: The augmentation of her royal arms for Canada with the order's ribbon in 1987. On the grant to Bishop's College School , Quebec, the Sovereign's insignia of the Order was depicted below the Royal Arms of Canada, the only time the badge has been incorporated into a grant document. The constitution of the Order of Canada states that the insignia remain property of the Crown , and requires any member of
15652-520: The band Boys Like Girls ), was released in April 2013 and reached top 20 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 , Australia and the UK. The second single, " Rock n Roll ", was released in August 2013 and the third, " Let Me Go " (featuring Lavigne's then-husband Chad Kroeger of Nickelback), was released in October 2013. The album, titled Avril Lavigne , was released in November 2013; in Canada, it
15824-419: The best-selling live album of all time, certified 21× Platinum by the RIAA , and is the seventh-most shipped album in United States music history. In 1998, Brooks also released the first installment of The Limited Series , a six-disc box set containing reissues of his first six studio albums. Each of the reissued albums included a bonus track not available on the original release. In 1999, Brooks took on
15996-639: The candidates are worthy enough to be accepted into the order, and make recommendations to the governor general, who appoints the new members. The council is chaired by the chief justice of Canada , and includes the clerk of the Privy Council , the deputy minister of Canadian Heritage , the chair of the Canada Council for the Arts , the president of the Royal Society of Canada , the chair of
16168-456: The chain as well). Three months later, in November 2005, Brooks and Walmart issued an updated The Limited Series compilation, a box set containing reissues of Brooks' albums, including Double Live , and The Lost Sessions , featuring eleven previously unreleased recordings. The box set sold more than 500,000 physical copies on its issue date. By the first week in December 2005, it had sold over 1 million physical copies. Brooks took
16340-640: The church the family attended, the Third Day Worship Centre in Kingston . When Lavigne was 14 years old, her parents took her to karaoke sessions. Lavigne performed at country fairs , singing songs by Garth Brooks , the Chicks , and Shania Twain , and began writing her own songs. Her first song was called "Can't Stop Thinking About You", about a teenage infatuation, which she described as "cheesy cute". Lavigne also played hockey during high school and won Most valuable player (MVP) twice as
16512-497: The concern that the three grades of the Order of Canada were insufficient to recognize the nation's very best; one suggestion was to add two more levels to the order, equivalent to knighthoods in British orders. The order of precedence also came under scrutiny, particularly the anomaly that all three grades of the Order of Canada supersede the top levels of each of the other orders (except the Order of Merit), contrary to international practice. In June 2010, McCreery suggested reforms to
16684-634: The concert had been approved by the Malaysian government. In January 2010, Lavigne worked with Disney to create clothing designs inspired by Tim Burton 's feature film Alice in Wonderland . She recorded a song for its soundtrack, " Alice ", which was played over the end credits and included on the soundtrack album Almost Alice . In February, Lavigne performed at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony . Lavigne's song "I'm with You"
16856-480: The conflicts between career and family. He first talked of retiring from performing in 1992, and again in 1995, but each time returned to touring. In 1999, Brooks appeared on The Nashville Network 's Crook & Chase program, again mentioning retirement in a more serious tone. On October 26, 2000, Brooks officially announced his retirement from recording and performing. Later that evening, Capitol Records noted Brooks' achievement of selling 100 million albums in
17028-577: The country was evident, with a top disc jockey, Nick Barraclough , referring to Brooks as Garth Vader (a play on Darth Vader ) for his "invasion" of the charts and his success in the country genre. Unlike Alan Jackson , who refused to return to the UK after being treated in a similar negative manner by the press, Brooks would later return in 1996 for more performances. Brooks also took his World Tour to other regions throughout Europe, as well as Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1994, Brooks paid homage to one of his musical influences, KISS , appearing on
17200-591: The cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and in May she performed " Fuel " during MTV's Icon tribute to Metallica . During her first headlining tour, the Try to Shut Me Up Tour, Lavigne covered Green Day 's " Basket Case ". Lavigne's second studio album, Under My Skin , was released in May 2004 and debuted at number one in Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US. The album was certified five-times Platinum in Canada and has sold 10 million copies, including 3.2 million in
17372-509: The development of his unique country pop genre. The box set's albums were individually certified Platinum and the compilation received a Billboard Music Award nomination. In a December 2013 appearance on Good Morning America to promote the album, Brooks also surprisingly announced plans for a world tour, beginning in 2014. In February 2014, Brooks announced two concerts at Croke Park , Dublin, Ireland, to be held on July 25 and 26, 2014. Due to high demand, three additional shows were added, and
17544-488: The duet " In Another's Eyes " with Trisha Yearwood , which reached No. 2 on Hot Country Songs chart, and its first single, " Longneck Bottle ", with Steve Wariner , reached No. 1. The album spawned two additional number-one singles, " Two Pina Coladas " and " To Make You Feel My Love " (a Bob Dylan cover), which also was a top 10 hit on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and was released on
17716-503: The family hosted weekly talent nights. All of the children were required to participate, either by singing or doing skits. Brooks learned to play both the guitar and banjo. As a child, Brooks often sang in casual family settings, but his primary focus was athletics. In high school, he played football and baseball and ran track and field. He received a track scholarship to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater , where he competed in
17888-609: The first country artist with three albums listed in the Billboard 200's top 20 in one week. After spending time in Los Angeles during the 1992 riots , Brooks co-wrote a gospel-country-rock hybrid single, " We Shall Be Free ", to express his desire for tolerance. The song became the first single off his fourth album The Chase . The single only reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top Country Singles chart, Brooks' first song in three years to fail to make
18060-507: The first time, drawing one of the largest crowds ever seen at the Other Stage. On October 3, 2024, it was reported that Lavigne recorded another collaborative single with Smith titled " Can You Die from a Broken Heart ". The song is featured on Smith's sophomore album California Gold and it was released as the third single from the album. During the 2000s decade, most critics and publications identified Lavigne's first three albums as
18232-501: The governor general at Rideau Hall, although the monarch or a provincial viceroy may perform the task, and the ceremony may take place in other locations. Since the 1991 investiture of Ted Rogers , Order of Canada installment ceremonies have been broadcast on various television channels and the Internet; recipients are given a complimentary video recording of their investiture ceremony from Rogers Cable . At certain periods, holders of
18404-408: The governor general's approval can the resignation take effect. On 1 June 2009, the governor general accepted the resignations of astronomer and inventor René Racine , pianist Jacqueline Richard , and Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte ; on 11 January 2010, the same was done for Renato Giuseppe Bosisio , an engineering professor, and Father Lucien Larré ; and on 19 April 2010 for Frank Chauvin . It
18576-413: The insignia on eBay ; however, after the bidding reached $ 15,000, eBay removed the item, citing its policy against the sale of government property, including "any die, seal or stamp provided by, belonging to, or used by a government department, diplomatic or military authority appointed by or acting under the authority of Her Majesty." Rideau Hall stated that selling medals was "highly discouraged"; however,
18748-509: The lead single off the album, reached the top five in the UK and Canada and the top ten in Australia. " My Happy Ending ", the album's second single, was a top five hit in the UK and Australia. In the US, it was a top ten entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a number-one pop radio hit. The third single, " Nobody's Home ", did not manage to make the top 40 in the US and performed moderately elsewhere. During early 2004 Lavigne went on
18920-580: The less mainstream songs, such as " Losing Grip ", instead of her more radio-friendly singles, such as " Complicated ", saying that "the songs I did with the Matrix ... were good for my first record, but I don't want to be that pop anymore." Lavigne's second album, Under My Skin , had deeper personal themes underlying each song, with Lavigne remarking that "I've gone through so much, so that's what I talk about ... Like boys, like dating or relationships." In contrast, her third album, The Best Damn Thing ,
19092-729: The less-than-spectacular response to the Gaines project, Brooks gained his first (and only) Billboard Top 40 pop single in " Lost in You ". The album was later certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. On November 23, 1999, Brooks released his second holiday album, Garth Brooks & the Magic of Christmas . The album peaked at No. 7 on Billboard ' s Top 200 and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums, making it Brooks' 10th number-one album. As his career flourished, Brooks seemed frustrated by
19264-788: The levels of Officer and Member were introduced, with all existing holders of the Medal of Service created as Officers. Lester Pearson's vision of a three-tiered structure to the order was thus fulfilled. Companions of the Order of Canada (post-nominals: CC , in French: Compagnon de l'ordre du Canada ) have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on either the national or international scene. Up to 15 Companions are appointed annually, with an imposed limit of 180 living Companions at any given time, not including those appointed as extraordinary Companions or in an honorary capacity. As of August 2017 , there are 146 living Companions. Since 1994, substantive members are
19436-616: The main songwriters of Lavigne's singles "Complicated", " Sk8er Boi " and " I'm with You ". Lavigne said that she was the primary songwriter for every song on the album, stating that "[N]one of those songs aren't from me". In 2007, Chantal Kreviazuk , who wrote with Lavigne on her second album, accused Lavigne of plagiarism and criticized her songwriting, saying that "Avril doesn't really sit and write songs by herself or anything." Lavigne also disclaimed this, and considered taking legal action against Kreviazuk for "clear defamation" against her character. Kreviazuk later apologized, saying that "Avril
19608-404: The media ended up doing the rest." Lavigne commented on the matter: "I have been labelled like I'm this angry girl, [a] rebel ... punk, and I am so not any of them." However, she has also said that her music has punk influences: "I like to listen a lot to punk rock music, you can notice a certain influence of punk in my music. I like an aggressive music, but pretty enough heavy pop-rock, which
19780-729: The members of Closet Monster , was chosen by Nettwerk, as they wanted young performers who were up and coming from the Canadian punk rock scene who would fit with Lavigne's personality. Reid gave A&R Joshua Sarubin the responsibility of overseeing Lavigne's development and the recording of her debut album. They spent several months in New York working with different co-writers, trying to forge an individual sound for her. Sarubin told HitQuarters that they initially struggled; although early collaborations with songwriter-producers including Sabelle Breer, Curt Frasca and Peter Zizzo resulted in some good songs, they did not match her or her voice. It
19952-421: The members of the advisory council are: Few have declined entry into the Order of Canada; as of 1997 , 1.5 per cent of offered appointments to the order had been refused. The identities of those individuals who have declined induction since the 1970s are kept confidential, so the full list is not publicly known. Some, however, have spoken openly about their decisions, including Robert Weaver , who stated that he
20124-647: The most successful single from the album, reaching No. 1 in July 1993. Brooks released his first Christmas album, Beyond the Season on August 25, 1992. The album included classics such as "White Christmas" and "Silent Night" as well as an original tune "The Old Man's Back in Town." "Beyond the Season" was the best selling Christmas album in 1992, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 1993, Brooks, who had criticized music stores selling used CDs since it led to
20296-466: The musical guest on an episode of Saturday Night Live , which he also hosted as himself. Brooks' promotion of the album and the film did not garner excitement, and the failure of the Gaines project was evident mere weeks after the album was released. The majority of the American public was either bewildered, or completely unreceptive to the idea of Brooks portraying a rock-and-roll musician. Sales of
20468-530: The musical opposite of Goodbye Lullaby and "pop and more fun again". In late 2011, she confirmed that she had moved to Epic Records , headed by L. A. Reid . Lavigne contributed two cover songs to the 2012 Japanese animated film One Piece Film: Z : " How You Remind Me " (originally by Nickelback ) and " Bad Reputation " (originally by Joan Jett ). The lead single from Lavigne's fifth studio album, " Here's to Never Growing Up " (produced by Martin Johnson of
20640-549: The normally staid country music approach to concerts. The band KISS was also one of Brooks' early musical influences, and his shows often reflect this. Despite all the cited influences, Brooks stated the energetic style of his stage persona is directly inspired by Chris LeDoux . In late 1990, Brooks was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry . Brooks' third album, Ropin' the Wind , was released in September 1991. It had advance orders of 4 million copies and entered
20812-646: The only regular citizens who are empowered to administer the Canadian Oath of Citizenship . Officers of the Order of Canada (post-nominals: OC , in French: Officier de l'ordre du Canada ) have demonstrated an outstanding level of talent and service to Canadians, and up to 64 may be appointed each year, not including those inducted as extraordinary Officers or in an honorary capacity, with no limit to how many may be living at one time. As of August 2017 , there were 1,049 living Officers. Members of
20984-546: The order as a result of the Advisory Council moving forward with his pending removal due to his being found guilty of professional misconduct. The Order's Advisory Council considered a request made in 2021 for the expulsion of Julie Payette , the 29th Governor General of Canada, from the order. Payette, an Extraordinary Companion, resigned from the viceregal post over allegations of harassment of personnel at Rideau Hall . The advisory board attempts to remain apolitical and pragmatic in its approach to selecting new members of
21156-983: The order by John Matheson . The snowflake design for the order was suggested by the diplomat John G. H. Halstead . The association was officially launched on 1 July 1967, the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation , with Governor General Roland Michener being the first inductee to the order, to the level of Companion, and on 7 July of the same year, 90 more people were appointed, including former Governor General Vincent Massey , former prime minister Louis St. Laurent , novelist Hugh MacLennan , religious leader David Bauer , novelist Gabrielle Roy , historian Donald Creighton , feminist politician and future senator Thérèse Casgrain , pioneering neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield , painter Arthur Lismer , public health leader Brock Chisholm , former political leader M. J. Coldwell , disability advocate Edwin Baker , painter Alex Colville , and ice hockey player Maurice Richard . During
21328-461: The order to return to the chancellery their original emblem should they be upgraded within the order to a higher rank. Thus, while badges may be passed down as family heirlooms, or loaned or donated for display in museums , they cannot be sold. Over the decades, however, a number of Order of Canada insignia have been put up for sale. The first was the Companion's badge of M. J. Coldwell , who
21500-597: The order were presented with other awards, usually commemorative medals. Thus far, two commemoratives have been given automatically to every living member of the Order of Canada: the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. The task of the order's advisory council is to evaluate the nominations of potential inductees, decide if
21672-418: The order, while other appointments have been controversial. Appointees are presented with insignia and receive the right to armorial bearings . The process of founding the Order of Canada began in early 1966 and concluded on 17 April 1967, when the organization was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II, on the advice of the Canadian prime minister , Lester B. Pearson , who was assisted with the establishment of
21844-539: The owner continued efforts to sell the insignia via the internet. Five years later, a miniature insignia presented to Tommy Douglas was put on auction in Ontario as part of a larger collection of Douglas artifacts. Douglas's daughter, Shirley Douglas , purchased the set for $ 20,000. Any of the three levels of the Order of Canada are open to all living Canadian citizens, except all federal and provincial politicians and judges while they hold office. The order recognizes
22016-426: The premise of not releasing new music until 2014. Despite this, later that year, Brooks signed a deal with Walmart , leasing them the rights to his entire catalog following his split with Capitol Records. Brooks was one of the first musicians to sign an exclusive music distribution deal with a single retailer (along with fellow country music artist Ricky Van Shelton , who issued his 1998 album Making Plans through
22188-574: The record, " Love It When You Hate Me ", was released on January 14, and featured American singer Blackbear . The album was subsequently released on February 25. Love Sux debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, and at number three on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. On June 13, 2022, a new edition of Let Go was released for the album's 20th anniversary. The record contains six previously unreleased bonus tracks, including Kelly Clarkson 's " Breakaway ", which
22360-504: The reigning Canadian monarch, is the order's sovereign; the governor general administers the order on his behalf as Chancellor and Principal Companion. Appointees to the order are recommended by an advisory board and formally inducted by the governor general or the sovereign. As of January 2024 , 8,375 people have been appointed to the Order, including scientists, musicians, politicians, artists, athletes, business people, film stars and benefactors. Some have resigned or have been removed from
22532-435: The release of a single titled " I'm a Mess " featuring English singer Yungblud on November 3, 2022, as the lead single of the deluxe edition of Love Sux , which was released on November 25. While promoting "I'm a Mess", Lavigne confirmed she was working on her eighth studio album with John Feldmann , Barker, Yungblud and Alex Gaskarth of band All Time Low . " Fake as Hell ", a collaboration between Lavigne and All Time Low,
22704-477: The second-highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada , after the Order of Merit . To coincide with the centennial of Canadian Confederation , the three-tiered order was established in 1967 as a fellowship recognizing the outstanding merit or distinguished service of Canadians who make a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavour, as well as efforts by non-Canadians who have made
22876-520: The series was simulcast to more than 300 movie theaters across the U.S. In January 2008, Brooks embarked on another incredible feat performing five sold-out shows (in less than 48 hours) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a fundraiser towards the 2007 wildfires season that impacted much of Southern California's cities and counties. The first concert (of the five) titled Garth Brooks: Live in LA
23048-490: The show include Simon and Garfunkel , Bob Seger , Billy Joel , and Don McLean . His first performances at Encore Las Vegas coincided with his wedding anniversary, and his wife Trisha Yearwood joined him for two songs. In 2013, influenced by the set list of the Las Vegas shows, Brooks released Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences via Walmart, a compilation album consisting of songs Brooks attributes to
23220-428: The song was released in October of the same year. After announcing on November 3, 2021, that she had signed with Barker's label DTA Records, Lavigne announced her new single titled " Bite Me ", which was released on November 10. On January 13, 2022, Lavigne announced her seventh studio album Love Sux . Much of the album was written and produced by Lavigne's then boyfriend, pop punk artist Mod Sun. The second single off
23392-472: The standard changes you'd find in a Sum 41 song. It's the Sex Pistols , not the Rubinoos." In January 2008, a confidential settlement was reached between the parties. Lavigne's earlier influences came from country music acts such as Garth Brooks , the Chicks , and Shania Twain , and alternative singer-songwriters such as Alanis Morissette , Lisa Loeb , Natalie Imbruglia , and Janis Joplin . By
23564-626: The time she left school to focus on her music career, Lavigne was musically more influenced by skate punk , pop punk , and punk rock acts such as Blink-182 , the Offspring , Sum 41 , NOFX , Pennywise , Dashboard Confessional , Green Day , the Ramones , the Distillers , and Hole . She also enjoyed metal bands such as Marilyn Manson , System of a Down , Incubus , and the Used , as well as alternative bands such as Nirvana , No Doubt ,
23736-599: The top 10. Nonetheless, "We Shall Be Free" peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Christian Songs charts through a marketing deal with Rick Hendrix Company, and earned Brooks a 1993 GLAAD Media Award . The next single released from The Chase was " Somewhere Other Than the Night ", followed by " Learning to Live Again ", which peaked at numbers one and two on the Hot Country Songs chart, respectively. The album's final single, " That Summer ", would go on to be
23908-454: The top 25 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The couple were later nominated for a "Best Country Collaboration With Vocals" Grammy Award . On August 18, 2007, Brooks announced plans for a new box set, The Ultimate Hits . The new set featured two discs containing 30 classic songs, three new songs, and a DVD featuring music videos. The album's first single, " More Than a Memory ", was released on August 27, 2007. It debuted at No. 1 on
24080-538: The top 30 in the UK Albums Chart. Brooks' first world tour began in 1993, reaching the UK after many domestic concerts. Brooks sold-out venues such as Birmingham 's National Exhibition Centre and London's Wembley Arena , a feat never accomplished by an American country music artist. He also began the London radio station, Country 1035 . Despite the disdain of the British media, Brooks' overall popularity in
24252-543: The top of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, going on to sell 10 million copies worldwide. Lavigne's third studio album, The Best Damn Thing (2007), reached number one in seven countries worldwide and saw the international success of its lead single " Girlfriend ", which became her first single to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Her next two studio albums, Goodbye Lullaby (2011) and Avril Lavigne (2013), saw continued commercial success and were both certified gold in Canada,
24424-564: The top-selling debut of the year. By May 2003, Let Go had accumulated over 1 million sales in Canada, receiving a diamond certification from the Canadian Recording Industry Association . By 2009, the album had sold over 16 million units worldwide. By March 2018, the RIAA certified the album seven-times Platinum, denoting shipments of over seven million units in the US. Lavigne's debut single, "Complicated", peaked at number one in Australia and number two in
24596-512: The tribute compilation, Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved , a collection of songs performed by popular artists from various genres. The unlikely collaboration of Brooks and KISS' rendition of " Hard Luck Woman " was performed live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , and despite its hard-rock appeal, Brooks' version appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In November 1995, Brooks released Fresh Horses , his first album of new material in two years. Within six months of its release,
24768-406: The upcoming album's title, Gunslinger , via Facebook Live . It was released on November 11, 2016, as a part of The Ultimate Collection , a compilation album Brooks released through Target . Brooks' other project for 2016 was a duet holiday album with wife Trisha Yearwood , Christmas Together . After years of royalty disputes and an opposition to online music streaming , Brooks launched
24940-416: The works of James Taylor , whom he idolized and named his first child after, as well as Dan Fogelberg . Similarly, Brooks was influenced by the 1970s-era rock of Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen and the operatic rock of Queen with Freddie Mercury . In his live shows, Brooks used a wireless headset microphone to free himself to run about the stage, adding energy and arena rock theatrics to spice up
25112-446: The world better by their actions. Membership is accorded to those who exemplify the order's Latin motto , desiderantes meliorem patriam , meaning "they desire a better country", a phrase taken from Hebrews 11 :16. The three tiers of the order are Companion, Officer and Member. Specific people may be given extraordinary membership and deserving non-Canadians may receive honorary appointment into each grade. King Charles III ,
25284-729: Was a chart success. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. Most of the album was traditionalist country, influenced in part by George Strait. The first single, " Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) ", was a country top 10 success. It was followed by Brooks' first number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart, " If Tomorrow Never Comes ". " Not Counting You " reached No. 2, and " The Dance " reached No. 1; its music video, directed by John Lloyd Miller , gave Brooks his first push towards
25456-478: Was also reported that other constituents of the Order of Canada had, in reaction to Henry Morgentaler 's induction into their ranks, indicated that they would return or had returned their emblems in protest, including organizations such as the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Madonna House Apostolate doing so on behalf of deceased former members. Members may be removed from the order if
25628-508: Was appointed in 1967; his badge was sold at auction in 1981, an act that received criticism from government officials. In 2007, it was revealed that one of the first ever issued insignia of the Order of Canada, a Medal of Service awarded originally to Quebec historian Gustave Lanctot , was put up for sale via e-mail. Originally, the anonymous auctioneer, who had purchased the decoration for $ 45 at an estate sale in Montreal , attempted to sell
25800-601: Was born in Saint-Jérôme , Quebec . A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force , he married Lucie Dzierzbicki, a French native of Morhange in 1953. Their son, Jean-Claude Lavigne, was born in 1954 at RCAF Station Grostenquin near Grostenquin , Lorraine . When Jean-Claude was a child, the family moved to Ontario, and in 1975, he married Judith-Rosanne "Judy" Loshaw. When Lavigne was 5, the family moved to Napanee (now incorporated as Greater Napanee ),
25972-708: Was born on February 7, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma . He was the youngest child of Troyal Raymond Brooks Jr. (1931–2010), a draftsman for an oil company, and Colleen McElroy Carroll (1929–1999), a 1950s-era country singer of Irish ancestry who recorded on the Capitol Records label and appeared on Ozark Jubilee . This was the second marriage for each of his parents, giving Brooks four older half-siblings (Jim, Jerry, Mike, and Betsy). The couple had two children together, Kelly and Garth. At their home in Yukon, Oklahoma ,
26144-598: Was certified gold and received a Juno Award nomination for Pop Album of the Year. The fourth single from Avril Lavigne , " Hello Kitty ", was released in April 2014. The music video sparked controversies over racism claims which Lavigne denied. During mid-2014, Lavigne opened for boy band the Backstreet Boys ' In a World Like This Tour and played at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo . She released
26316-417: Was critical of the "three-tier" nature of the order; Claude Ryan and Morley Callaghan , who both declined the honour in 1967; Mordecai Richler , who twice declined; and Marcel Dubé , Roger Lemelin and Glenn Gould , who all declined in 1970. However, all the above individuals, save for Gould, later did accept appointment into the order. Others have rejected appointment on the basis of being supporters of
26488-480: Was dismissed after being jailed for fraud in 1998; David Ahenakew , who faced calls for his removal due to antisemitic comments he made in 2002; T. Sher Singh , after the Law Society of Upper Canada found him guilty of professional misconduct and revoked his licence to practise law; Steve Fonyo , due to "his multiple criminal convictions, for which there are no outstanding appeals"; Garth Drabinsky , who
26660-544: Was eventually released as a single on September 15, 2023. On June 9, 2023, Lavigne did a live collaborative performance with country music artist Miranda Lambert during the 2023 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. They performed a mashup of Lambert's " Kerosene " and Lavigne's " Sk8er Boi ". On May 10, 2024, Lavigne announced plans to release a greatest hits album on June 21, 2024. On May 16, 2024, Lavigne and country music artist Nate Smith released
26832-576: Was exposed to a wide range of music. Although he listened to some country music , especially that of George Jones , Brooks was most fond of rock music, citing James Taylor , Dan Fogelberg , and Townes Van Zandt as major influences. In 1981, after hearing " Unwound ", the debut single of George Strait , Brooks decided that he was more interested in playing country music. In 1985, entertainment attorney Rod Phelps drove from Dallas to listen to Brooks. Phelps liked what he heard and offered to produce Brooks' first demo. With Phelps' encouragement, including
27004-402: Was found guilty of fraud and forgery in Ontario and has been a fugitive from American law for related crimes; Conrad Black , who was convicted in the United States in 2007 of fraud and obstruction of justice; Ranjit Chandra , whose scientific work was discredited by allegations of fraud; and Johnny Issaluk , following allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2013, Norman Barwin resigned from
27176-413: Was in 1982 offered appointment to the order as an honorary Companion; however, he refused on the grounds that, as the consort of the Queen, he was a Canadian and thus entitled to a substantive appointment. In 1993, the Advisory Council proposed an amendment to the constitution of the Order of Canada, making the monarch's spouse automatically a Companion, but Prince Philip again refused, stating that if he
27348-451: Was not angry, her interviews were still passionate about the media's lack of respect for her songwriting. She said, "I am a writer, and I won't accept people trying to take that away from me", adding that she had been writing "full-structured songs" since she was 14. Despite this, Lavigne's songwriting has been questioned throughout her career. The songwriting trio the Matrix, with whom Lavigne wrote songs for her debut album, said that they were
27520-445: Was not personal to her. "Some of the songs I wrote didn't even mean that much to me. It's not like some personal thing I'm going through." Her objective in writing the album was simply to "make it fun". Goodbye Lullaby , Lavigne's fourth album, was much more personal than her earlier records, with Lavigne describing the album as "more stripped down, deeper. All the songs are very emotional." Ian McKellen defined her as "a punk chanteuse,
27692-546: Was only when Lavigne went to Los Angeles in May 2001 and created two songs with the Matrix production team—including " Complicated ", later released as her debut single—that the record company felt she had made a major breakthrough. Lavigne worked further with the Matrix and also with singer-songwriter Clif Magness . Recording of Lavigne's debut album, Let Go , finished in January 2002. Lavigne released Let Go in June 2002 in
27864-566: Was originally scheduled to be released in August 1997, allowing for promotion during Brooks' Central Park concert ; however, plans went awry after a dispute within Capitol Records. The Central Park concert went on as planned, receiving 980,000 fans in attendance and becoming the largest concert in park history. Sevens debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts. It later became Brooks' fourth album to reach sales of 10 million copies. The album included
28036-471: Was originally written by Lavigne. On September 13, 2022, Lavigne attended, presented and performed at the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee . She performed a cover of Shania Twain 's " No One Needs to Know " and presented Twain with an ACM Poets Award. The cover received a positive reception. On October 24, 2022, Lavigne announced
28208-418: Was released in November 2023. Brooks is one of the world's best-selling music artists , having sold more than 170 million records. Billboard ranked Brooks as the greatest male solo artist on the Billboard 200 chart of all time. As of 2020 , according to the RIAA, he is the best-selling solo albums artist in the United States with 162 million domestic units sold, ahead of Elvis Presley , and
28380-450: Was released on April 26 in association with the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games . Lavigne was featured in the song "Listen" from Japanese rock band One Ok Rock's eighth studio album, Ambitions , released on January 11, 2017. She was also featured in the song "Wings Clipped" by Grey with Anthony Green for the duo's debut extended play Chameleon , released on September 29, 2017. Lavigne's sixth studio album Head Above Water
28552-503: Was released on February 15, 2019, through BMG . The album reached the top ten in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number thirteen on the U.S. Billboard 200. It was preceded by three singles: " Head Above Water ", " Tell Me It's Over " and " Dumb Blonde ", with the lead single drawing inspiration from Lavigne's battle with Lyme disease . The fourth single, " I Fell in Love with
28724-560: Was sampled by Rihanna on the track " Cheers (Drink to That) ", which is featured on Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud (2010). "Cheers (Drink to That)" was released as a single the following year, and Lavigne appeared in its music video. In December 2010, American singer Miranda Cosgrove released " Dancing Crazy ", a song written by Lavigne, Max Martin and Shellback . It was also produced by Martin. Lavigne began recording for her fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby , in her home studio in November 2008. Its opening track, "Black Star",
28896-709: Was taped and broadcast repeatedly on CBS with all donations going to all of the victims and families in state of California who were impacted by the fires. In January 2009, Brooks made another one of few public appearances since his retirement, performing at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial concert in Washington, D.C.. In his three-song set, Brooks performed "We Shall Be Free", along with covers of Don McLean 's " American Pie " and
29068-512: Was to be appointed, it should be on his merits. Congruent with these arguments, he in 1988 accepted without issue a substantive induction as a Companion of the Order of Australia . In 2013, the constitution of the Order of Canada was amended in a way that permitted the substantive appointment of Royal Family members and Prince Philip accepted induction as the first extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada on 26 April 2013. Former Premier of Newfoundland Joseph Smallwood declined appointment as
29240-442: Was two years old and sang " Jesus Loves Me " on the way home from church. Lavigne has an older brother named Matthew and a younger sister named Michelle, both of whom teased her when she sang. "My brother used to knock on the wall because I used to sing myself to sleep and he thought it was really annoying." She is the sister-in-law of Japanese band One OK Rock bassist Ryota Kohama . Lavigne's paternal grandfather Maurice Yves Lavigne
29412-650: Was visited by several executives. Mark Jowett, co-founder of a Canadian management firm, Nettwerk , received a copy of Lavigne's karaoke performances recorded in her parents' basement. Jowett arranged for Lavigne to work with producer Peter Zizzo during the summer of 2000 in New York, where she wrote the song "Why". Lavigne was noticed by Arista Records during a trip to New York. In November 2000, Ken Krongard, an A&R representative, invited Antonio "L.A." Reid , then head of Arista Records, to Zizzo's Manhattan studio to hear Lavigne sing. Her 15-minute audition "so impressed" Reid that he immediately signed her to Arista with
29584-486: Was written to help promote her first fragrance of the same name. Lavigne described the album as being about her life experiences rather than focusing on relationships, and its style as less pop rock than her previous material, reflecting her age. The release date for Goodbye Lullaby was delayed several times, which Lavigne said was because of her label. Goodbye Lullaby was released in March 2011, and its lead single, " What
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