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K.D. Lang is an acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for her expressive singing style and her commitment to social and environmental causes. She began her career as a country artist in the 1980s, and has since moved away from that genre, exploring other musical styles such as jazz, pop, and even opera. Her standout albums include her first major label release, 1988's Shadowland, which yielded the hit single "Full Moon Full of Love," as well as 1992's Ingenue, which featured the single "Constant Craving," which earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Other notable albums include her collaboration with Tony Bennett on A Wonderful World, and her 2014 release Sing it Loud.

K.D. Lang is also well known for her activism, having been an outspoken advocate for the LGBT community, animal rights, and environmental issues. In 1997, she was awarded the Order of Canada for her contributions to the Canadian music industry. An interesting fact about K.D. Lang is that she once performed for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 2003.