Yvonne St.Germaine
Biography
Hailing from Lloydminster SK, Yvonne grew up listening to classic country artists such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and George Jones. As her talent and love of music evolved, she eventually began to create her own twist on Country Gospel - a twist that has been very well received.
But is was more than a passion for music that inspired Yvonne to write and perform. From a toxic upbringing, to a life of addiction, to rock bottom and, finally, salvation in a prayer line, Yvonne experienced a life changing miracle and this is what has made her the artist that she is today. The recipient of almost twenty awards in Country Gospel music, Yvonne continues to do what she loves as an established independent artist: create, encourage and share her story. For the last sixteen years Yvonne has motivated captivated audiences at youth rallies, church rallies, jails, shelters and outreach programs. She has persevered with no external financial support; her accomplishments were achieved through a tenacious spirit and her faith in helping others wherever she can, including extremely remote and isolated indigenous communities throughout Canada's north.
As an artist and creator, Yvonne is continually evolving and learning. Even with numerous awards and international recognition for the nine full-length albums already released, Yvonne knows that her message gets stronger as she pours back all the love and support that she has received throughout the years into every new project that she takes on. And although her music's message breaks all boundaries and cultural borders, Yvonne's heart belongs to our indigenous communities and her hope is to bring some healing to our Home and Native Land.
St.Germaine's most recent accomplishments;
*Native American Music Awards: Best Gospel Album (2022)
*Western Canadian Music Awards: Spiritual Artist of the Year (2021)
*Saskatchewan Country Music Awards: Nominee, Indigenous Artist of the Year (2021)
*Saskatchewan Music Awards: Roots Artist (2020)
Along with three originals charting at the top of the Saskatchewan National Aboriginal national radio stations. Yvonnes is scheduled to release her new album late fall of 2023.
" I am who I am by the grace of God"