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Singer-songwriter k.d. lang to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame

The Consort, Alberta-raised artist is 'beyond thrilled' by the honour.

The Consort, Alberta-raised artist is 'beyond thrilled' by the honour

A woman with short black hair and glasses, wearing a shirt, tie and cardigan, waves at the crowd.
Singer-songwriter k.d. lang waves to the crowed after receiving a Juno for her Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction during the 2013 Juno Awards in Regina. (The Canadian Press)

Alberta singer-songwriter k.d. lang is this year's inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

Organizers at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) say lang will be entered into the prestigious space during a ceremony at Country Music Week, which takes place in Edmonton from Sept. 11 to 14.

The Consort, Alberta-raised musician joins past inductees Rita MacNeil, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray and Terri Clark, among others.

Lang's induction is timed for this year's CCMA Awards, which will be held in Edmonton on Sept. 14 and air on CTV, though representatives for the show could not confirm if lang would be involved in the program.

The "Constant Craving" and "Miss Chatelaine" performer's career is a considerable one, with recognitions that include four Grammy wins, nine Junos, an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada.

Lang saidin a statement she is "beyond thrilled, and frankly pleasantly surprised" with her Hall of Fame induction.

"My love for the Prairies, the people and our culture underscore every ounce of my inspiration. Not without its complexities, I might add. Such is life," she said.

"I am so stoked to be coming to Edmonton to bask in this celebration ... with deepest gratitude."