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Countdown to Songwriters Hall of Fame: LEGENDS (Interview with Ian Thomas)

by JamesM | Oct 10, 2025 | Interviews

The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame is set to honour a stellar class of Legends this year, featuring Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Triumph, Gino Vannelli, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, François Cousineau, Michel Pagliaro, and Florent Vollant. These...
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