Ali Matthews is a Canadian

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ian and songwriter from

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, Canada.

Musical career

Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album ''Patchwork'' was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and co-producer Rick Francis, and sometimes with a seven-piece band named The Good China.Ali Matthews' official website
Retrieved 29 March 2009. She is a graduate of

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and is married. Ali has won fifteen Gospel Music Association Canada

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, was nominated for a further thirteen, and has been nominated for seven Shai Awards.

Discography

;Albums ;Notable appearances * Vocals on "Under African Skies", "Leaving", and "Speak to Me", on Jacob Moon's album ''Landing 2: the 10th Anniversary Concert'' (Moonbeam Music, 2012) ;Songs on compilations * '' Sea to Sea: I See The Cross'', "Lord of the Starfields" (CMC, 2005) * ''

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'', "On Angels' Wings" (CMC, 2006) * ''Sea to Sea: The Voice of Creation'', "You Knew My Name" (CMC, 2007) * '' 28th Annual Covenant Hits'', "Sweeter Than Wine" (CMC, 2007) * '' GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection'', "Hunger Mountain" (CMC, 2008) * '' Sea to Sea: Christmas'', "The Cry Of Bethlehem" (Lakeside, 2009)

Awards and recognition

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* 2004 Inspirational Album of the Year: ''Where You Remain'' * 2004 Country/Bluegrass/Southern Gospel Song Of The Year: "Hunger Mountain" * 2005 Seasonal Song Of The Year: "On Angels' Wings" * 2006 Folk/Roots Album Of The Year: ''Window Of Light'' * 2006 Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "Poised For A Fall" * 2006 Country/Bluegrass Song Of The Year: "Sweeter Than Wine" * 2006 Seasonal Song Of The Year: "Brand New Miracle" (songwriters Ali Matthews and Rick Francis) * 2007 four nominations: Female Vocalist Of The Year, Song Of The Year: "Window Of Light" (Ali Matthews and Rick Francis), Folk/Roots Song Of The Year: "Which Way Is Home (The Prayer Of The Prodigal)", and Jazz/Blues Song Of The Year: "Window Of Light" (Ali Matthews and Rick Francis) * 2008 Instrumental Song Of The Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" * 2008 Seasonal Song Of The Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" * 2009 Seasonal Album Of The Year: ''Looking For Christmas'' * 2011 Four awards, including: Female Vocalist Of The Year, Album Of The Year: ''Carry Me Home'', Folk/Roots Song Of The Year: "God Only Knows" and CD/DVD Artwork Design Of The Year: ''Carry Me Home'' * 2012: Female Vocalist Of The Year
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
* 2006 third place, Lyrics Only: "Poised For A Fall" ;Just Plain Folks Music Awards * 2006 Contemporary Christian Album: ''Where You Remain''
. Retrieved 29 March 2009. ;Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards) * 2007 nominee, Artist of the Year

References

External links

Ali Matthews' Official home page
Retrieved 2009-03-11. * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Matthews, Ali Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Place of birth missing (living people) University of Western Ontario alumni Canadian women singers Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian singer-songwriters Canadian performers of Christian music Singers from Ontario 21st-century Canadian folk musicians