Shane Yellowbird

Shane Yellowbird (July 7, 1979 – April 25, 2022) was a Canadian country music singer-songwriter from Maskwacis, Alberta.

[3] He suffered a severe stuttering problem as a child, for which he attended a speech therapist who suggested he sing his sentences.

[7] Yellowbird opened for Emerson Drive on their cross-Canada tour,[8] and was chosen to represent his native Canada by performing at the Fourth Annual Global Artist Party at the CMA Music Festival in June 2007.

[9] Yellowbird was named the Chevy Trucks Rising Star of the Year at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards.

[12] Yellowbird opened the 2007 Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, starring with Lorne Cardinal and Gabrielle Miller of Corner Gas.

[14] He also won awards for Best Country CD (Life Is Calling My Name) and Best Music Video ("Pickup Truck").