k.d. lang Featured on Canada Post Stamp

[KamaAina]

http://www.nonesuch.com/journal/kd-lang-featured-canada-post-stamp-2014-07-02

Singer-songwriter k.d. lang is featured on a new stamp to be released by the Canada Post later this month, pictured above. Each stamp features a photo of lang taken by Jeri Heiden, whose art direction can be seen on lang's many iconic album designs. The stamp is one of five in the Post's Country Legends stamp series, honoring some of Canada’s most recognized country musicians, and part of Canada Post’s larger 2014 stamp program, which aims to demonstrate Canada's diverse combination of achievement, progress, and culture. The new k.d. lang stamp is now available to pre-order via canadapost.ca, shipping on or after July 31.

"Collectively we continue to capture moments that will long live through our stamp collection," says Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of Canada Post. "And we encourage everyone to take note of these stories as they truly mark who we are as Canadians."

k.d. lang's latest album, Sing it Loud, was released on Nonesuch Records in 2011 and followed the 2010 career retrospective Recollection, which marked the 25th anniversary of her recording debut. She made her Broadway debut earlier this year in the new musical, After Midnight. In 2013, lang was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She had previously won eight Juno Awards, four Grammy Awards, a BRIT, an AMA, a VMA, and four awards from GLAAD. In 1996, she received Canada’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada.

Apparently you do not have to be dead to appear on a Canadian stamp.

[hlthe2b]

1. re: "Apparently you do not have to be dead to appear on a Canadian stamp"

No, but as much as I like KD Lang, I really hope the US does not follow suit (with honoring "living" on currency or stamps)

[KamaAina]

2. You obviously don't like her that much

It's "k.d. lang".

[hlthe2b]

3. I am quite aware, but I really don't get into the "e.e. cummings" phenom

Somehow, I doubt she'd be insulted.

[KamaAina]

4. I'll bet you hate on bell hooks too

[hlthe2b]

5. They are free to sign their names however they like..

and I'm free to apply the principles of standard written English.

[KamaAina]

8. ...

[hlthe2b]

10. why are you so determined...

to pick a fight? I really don't appreciate the Nazi crap with or without your little smilie.

[KamaAina]

11. I'm merely trying to have a little fun

not pick a fight.

If I wanted to pick a fight, I'd have posted about pit bulls smoking while breastfeeding at Olive Garden.

[rhett o rick]

6. Very cool. Thanks for posting. nm

[joeybee12]

7. I think she's an incredible singer...

But I haven't liked anything she's recorded for about 15 years now...all of it has been pretty forgetable...and i find that very disappointing.

[pecwae]

9. Love, love, love k.d.!

She was part of my inspiration to go vegan.

[Boom Sound 416]

12. Saw her on broadway recently

Amazing

[NV Whino]

13. Nice!

Although I've never considered k.d. A country singer.

[KamaAina]

14. She considers herself one

Note that her backup band is the Reclines, as in Patsy Cline.

[hifiguy]

15. You can either sing as gloriously as she does

or you can't. It can't be taught or learned.

This still gives me chills every time I hear it. Just stunning.