Country star KD Lang has been in the biz since her Patsy Cline obsession inspired her to start performing with tribute band The Reclines in 1983.
Going solo in 1986, she has gone on to critical and commercial success in her native Canada and beyond, and has become a lesbian icon following her coming-out in 1992.
With a recent film career adding another string to her bow, her popularity is assured and her status as one of country-pop's leading lights secured.