Having Canada in my genes and a few years of living there in my memory, Chantal Kreviazuk holds a special place in my list of favorite singer-songwriters. She has written songs for Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson and many others, and has released several albums of her own. She's been active for over a decade, has kids with husband Raine Maida (lead singer of fellow Canadian staple Our Lady Peace), and emphasizes in the below videos for Frequency TV that following trends in songwriting is a mistake; following trends is one thing, but "educating yourself" is quite another.
Thanks Ann, CEO of Holier Than Now, for the tip.
