Top 10 Canadian Artists of All Time

Canada is known for quite a few things including its popping music scene. Music in Canada has evolved since the early 80s and right now, the country has some top musical artists covering every possible genre. Interestingly, it’s not just the music scene that kept the Canadian entertainment sector thriving. We also have a bunch of excellent Canadian movie artists and directors who stand out with their stellar works.

In the following few sections, we will discuss some of these top Canadian artists who have not just ruled the music scene but also other spheres of the Canadian and global entertainment industry.

1. SHAWN MENDES

A quintessential icon for Gen Z, Shawn first enjoyed some popularity from a leading social media platform Vine, where he had already attracted a sizeable fan base. Over the next few years, he worked with a bunch of record producers and by 2015, Shawn’s first single titches’ ruled the American charts. His music style ranges from classic to pup with subtle folk and rock tones.

2. KEANU REEVES

Popularly known as the good guy, Keanu made his debut in 1989. Since then, there’s been no looking back as worked in multiple movies across all genres including (but not limited to) action, thrillers, true crime and crime, drama, and also some aspects of comedy. Popular movies of Keanu including Speed, Matrix, and John Wick have consistently been successful among audiences and critics alike.

3. DRAKE

The man behind the Toronto Sound Drake is an iconic rapper who is a credit for elevating the position of Canadian artists on a global platform. He started his career in 2007 which was followed by his immediate stint at the show Degrassi.

While Drake performed indie rapping during the first few years of his career, he also specializes in soulful melodies and hip hops.

4. JAMES CAMERON

A leading filmmaker from Canada, Cameron is a specialist when it comes to grandiose, science-fiction flicks. Notable contributions include Terminator (Part and I and II), True Lies, Avatar, and the Abyss among others. In 1997 he directed the Titanic which landed him several accolades in the Academy Awards.

5. JUSTIN BIEBER

If we are talking Canadian artists, we absolutely cannot miss Justin Bieber. Debuting with his first single aby’, Justin has come a long way since then. Over the years, he has won 14 Guinness Book World records and in 2016, he was the first musician who grabbed the maximum views (10 million) on Vevo.

6. JIM CAREY

When it comes to one of the most versatile Canadian artists, Jim Carey takes the first spot. The actor is extremely nuanced in his performances and has won several accolades for the same. His top critically acclaimed movies include The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Truman Show.

7. DAVID CRONENBERG

Cronenberg is a leading film director from Canada and over the years he also donned the roles of a director, writer, and stage actor. His specialization is in the body horror genre and his movies grab several facets of horrors, changes, and technology among others. Top movies include Shivers, A History of Violence, Scanners, and A Dangerous Method.

8. RYAN REYNOLDS

This is yet another top Canadian artist who quickly shot to fame and now enjoys his much-deserved spot in the Hollywood and Canadian film industry. Reynolds is a versatile actor who touches across multiple genres including romance, comedy, and thrillers among others. Top contributions include the Green Lantern and the Deadpool series.

9. CARLY RAE JEPSEN

If you’ve hummed to the tunes of, Call Me Maybe, you probably know Carly Rae Jepsen. Carly is both a singer and a writer for her songs. She first joined the Canadian music industry through her performance in the 2007 installment of Canadian Idol where she won the third position. Carly’s music follows a combination of folk and country music patterns.

10. CELINE DIONE

One of the most popular Canadian singers of all time, Celine Dione first came under the scanner with her chart-breaking single My Heart Will Go On. Since then, she never had to look back and as of now, she has five Grammy awards in her kitty. Ashes and Think Twice were some of her other notable numbers.