"I'm not in the music business for fame and glory. I'm in it for the passion."

Alannah Myles (1958)
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About Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer-songwriter who gained international fame with her hit song 'Black Velvet'. Born and raised in Toronto, Myles started her music career early, performing in various bands before releasing her self-titled debut album in 1989. The album's single 'Black Velvet' topped the charts in several countries and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

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