Deborah Cox and Rufus Wainwright are set to perform the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” during the World Series. This performance marks a special highlight in the series, occurring over the next two nights.
Performance Schedule
Deborah Cox will take the stage tonight, before Game 4, while Rufus Wainwright is scheduled to perform on October 29. Both artists are renowned in the Canadian music industry.
Game Context
- The Toronto Blue Jays lost Games 2 and 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Blue Jays previously won Game 1, setting a historic record.
- Games 4 and 5 will take place in Los Angeles.
Artist Profiles
Deborah Cox, a four-time Juno Award winner, is celebrated for her contributions to R&B and soul music. In 2022, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Rufus Wainwright has made a significant impact in both contemporary pop and classical music. A two-time Juno winner and Grammy nominee, Wainwright gained fame with his self-titled debut album in 1998 and his follow-up, “Poses,” in 2001.
Previous National Anthem Performances
Before Cox and Wainwright, several artists performed the national anthems at prior games:
- Game 3: JP Saxe sang “O Canada.”
- Game 2: Alessia Cara performed “O Canada.”
- Game 1: Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire presented both “O Canada” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Upcoming Events
Wainwright will also perform at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Légendes induction ceremony on November 17 in Montreal, alongside his sister, Martha.
Deborah Cox is set to tour in November, with stops in the Bahamas, New York, and Bethesda, Maryland. This tour follows her Hall of Fame induction.
