Annette Ducharme


Annette Marie Jeanne Ducharme, known professionally as Anet, is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She is particularly known for her songwriting contributions for Canadian musicians Tom Cochrane and Lawrence Gowan. She has received several awards including two SOCAN Awards and nominations for a Juno Award and a MuchMusic Video Award.
Ducharme began her career as a member of the new wave duo Bowers-Ducharme, who released a self-titled extended play in 1981. She stepped back from the music industry for several years before signing to Capitol Records in the late 1980s. She received recognition with the release of her debut studio album, Blue Girl, which experienced commercial success in Canada. Its lead single "No Such Thing" was moderately successful on the RPM Top Singles chart and received a MuchMusic Video Award nomination. Ducharme departed from Capitol Records after Blue Girls release and she has since independently released five studio albums: Sanctuary, Bloom, Tortured, Talented Girl, and Wreck•Age.

History

1981-1992: Career beginnings and Bowers-Ducharme

In 1981, Bowers-Ducahrme released an extended play, Schitzy Robot, through Capitol Records.

1989-1992: Breakthrough with ''Blue Girl''

In 1989, Ducharme released her debut studio album, Blue Girl. Its lead single "No Such Thing" peaked at number 51 on the RPM Singles Chart for the week of June 12, 1989.

1993–1996: ''Don't Argue with Her''

In 1993, Ducharme formed her own record label, Bliss Records. In 1996, she released "Change Your Mind" as the lead single from Don't Argue with Her.

1997–2002: ''Tortured'' and ''Talented Girl''

On July 2, 2002, Ducharme released her fifth studio album, Talented Girl, under Sextant Records. The song "Nicotine" was featured on the soundtrack to the 2003 drama film Thirteen.

Composer

Tall Tale Heart