Nelly Furtado

Inducted in 2026

https://www.nellyfurtado.com/

With over 20 billion streams, 35 million albums sold worldwide, and multiple #1 hit singles, Nelly Furtado is an undisputed icon whose innovative songwriting shaped an era and transformed pop music. Her unique “Nelly sound” has earned her Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, 10 JUNO Awards, Multi-Platinum certifications, and millions of fans around the world. Effortlessly maintaining her place at the forefront of culture, the multi-talented musician and songwriter has landed three #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, five within the top ten, has charted #1 on the US Latin Billboard chart, and has sold-out arenas around the world.

Career Highlights

2026

Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, recognizing her immense contributions to Canadian music and her groundbreaking influence on global pop.

2024

On September 20 2024 Furtado released her long-awaited seventh studio album titled 7 through her own label, marking her full return to album work after several years.

2012

She ventured into a new sonic era with The Spirit Indestructible and appeared on K’naan’s hit single “Is Anybody Out There?”, showcasing her continued versatility.

2010

Furtado celebrated a milestone year with a duet alongside Bryan Adams at the Vancouver Olympic Opening Ceremony and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, while also releasing her greatest-hits collection.

2009

She expanded her creative footprint by launching her label Nelstar and releasing Mi Plan, her first Spanish-language album, which reached number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart.

2007

Riding the momentum of Loose, she hosted the JUNO Awards in Saskatoon and swept all five categories in which she was nominated, including Artist, Album, and Single of the Year.

2006

Furtado reinvented her sound with Loose, a Timbaland-driven album that became a worldwide commercial smash and produced multiple chart-topping singles across pop, R&B, and dance markets.

2003

She returned with Folklore, a more personal and roots-driven album inspired partly by a visit to her family’s hometown in the Azores and recorded while she was pregnant with her daughter.

2002

Furtado’s global rise accelerated when “I’m Like a Bird” earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

2001

Her breakthrough year continued as she earned six Juno nominations and won four, with “I’m Like a Bird” cementing her as one of Canada’s most exciting new artists.