Rita MacNeil’s unique blend of folk, country, Celtic and gospel music has been entertaining audiences around the world for over three decades. Born and raised in Big Pond, Nova Scotia on the picturesque Cape Breton Island, Rita’ success can be evidenced in the gold, platinum and silver albums from Canada, Australia and the U.K. as well as numerous Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards. She holds five honorary doctorates and has hosted her own television program Rita and Friends. Rita has starred in numerous highly rated television specials during her career which have been broadcast on the BBC in the UK, PBS in the US, and CBC and CTV in Canada. She is the proud recipient of the Order of Canada, released a best selling autobiography titled, On A Personal Note, and released her 20th recording Blue Roses in 2004. Rita’s latest recording is Songs My Mother Loved.