Kingston, Ont. rockers The Tragically Hip, singer-songwriter Feist, Mike Reno and Paul Dean from Vancouver classic rockers Loverboy, and bilingual French-Canadian star Roch Voisine are the latest inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF). The induction ceremony will be held Sept. 26 at Massey Hall in Toronto, featuring performances and tributes from leading Canadian and global artists offering fresh interpretations of the inductees' songs.
Ceremony Details and Performances
The CSHF induction ceremony will take place on Sept. 26 at Massey Hall in Toronto. The event will include performances and tributes from leading Canadian and global artists who will offer fresh interpretations of the inductees' songs. Additional performers and special guests will be announced in the coming months. Tickets for the induction ceremony go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. through the Massey Hall box office at 416-872-4255 or online at masseyhall.com.
Livestream and Broadcast
The induction ceremony will be livestreamed globally on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch for the second time, following the success of the 2024 broadcast. For 2026, the broadcast will expand further with a stream on Prime Video, reaching audiences across Canada. John Murphy, Head of Amazon Music & Podcasts, Canada, stated: 'Canadian songwriters are foundational to both the country's cultural identity and the global music landscape, and it's important their work continues to be celebrated at home and discovered around the world. Through our collaboration with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, we're proud to help expand the reach of these iconic songs and the creators behind them to new audiences everywhere.'
Statement from CSHF Executive Director
Nick Fedor, Executive Director of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, said: 'The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame exists to honour the songwriters whose work has shaped our culture and defined how Canadian music is heard at home and around the world. This year's inductees represent that standard at the highest level. These are writers whose songs have endured, travelled, and become part of the country's shared experience. They did not follow a template; they defined one. Their induction recognizes a body of work that continues to resonate across generations and audiences.'
Legacy and Recognition
The legacies of the 2026 inductees will be enshrined at Studio Bell, home of Calgary's National Music Centre, where artifacts and memorabilia tell the story of the songwriters who helped shape Canada's sound. The Tragically Hip, known for hits like 'New Orleans Is Sinking' and 'Ahead by a Century,' have long been celebrated as one of Canada's most iconic bands. Feist, with her acclaimed albums such as 'The Reminder' and 'Metals,' has garnered international recognition. Mike Reno and Paul Dean of Loverboy contributed classics like 'Working for the Weekend' and 'Turn Me Loose.' Roch Voisine, a bilingual star, has enjoyed success in both French and English markets. The induction ceremony promises to be a memorable celebration of Canadian music heritage.
